Plan Your Visit

Upcoming Events

Jun
29
Sat
8:30 am Annual Island-wide Butterfly Count (Free)
Annual Island-wide Butterfly Cou…
Jun 29 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join the team to count butterflies across Staten Island.  Bring binoculars, comfortable shoes and lunch. Meet in the West Parking Lot at Snug Harbor.  For [...]
Sep
21
Sat
11:00 am 63rd ANNUAL FENCE SHOW & Musical Chairs Open Air Music Festival
63rd ANNUAL FENCE SHOW & Musical…
Sep 21 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 21, 2013 Rain date: Sunday, September 22, 2013 11:00am – 5:00pm, on the front lawn of Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace [...]

View Calendar

Follow us @

Connie Gretz Secret Garden

Connie Gretz Secret Garden

CONNIE GRETZ_GRENIER

The book The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson contains elements of magic, where the garden itself is directly related to the health and wellbeing of the protagonists.  The garden changes the lives of a young girl and boy, symbolizing rejuvenation, happiness, and the importance of positive thinking.  The book served as a source of inspiration for the Connie Gretz Secret Graden. 

The Secret Garden was dedicated to the memory of Connie Vigneri Gretz (March 14, 1950- October 25, 1996).  The Garden was built by her family, friends, and with the help of Merrill Lynch.  The maze conceals the secret garden, providing children with an exciting yet challenging adventure.  The Gretz family wanted to teach children (and remind adults) that “although life’s path is never straight, we should look for the magic and joy in each step of the journey.  For it is only through life’s journey that we each find the peace and beauty of our own secret garden.”  

 

 

This QR code guided mobile tour brought to you by AT&T

Unknown