Celia was born in 1986, arriving months early and weighing a little over a pound, but she beat the odds and survived. She was a healthy, normal child until a viral infection attacked her heart and she passed away at eight years old. A year later her parents, who owned the Oasis Bookstore in Quartzsite, started planting a botanic garden in her memory in the town park. The garden has grown over the years as townspeople and winter visitors built rock-lined paths and created tributes to loved ones. Some are simple stone plaques and others have elaborate designs. Antique equipment and a village of tiny houses are also located in the park.
The paths while mostly level are narrow and very rough with loose gravel. It possible to see the garden with an energetic helper.
The parking lot is large enough for any RV.
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A child's death is such a hurt, a park the community has gotten behind is a nice remembrance.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very peaceful serene place.
DeleteYes, it is a nice remembrance, a good thing to do in the wake of a child's death. Kudos to all who participated.
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