The Reflection Garden
Sherman Library & Gardens has been part of the fabric of people’s lives for nearly 60 years. Whether Sherman is your place for celebrating important life events or for finding respite in a busy world, The Gardens have much to offer to enrich lives throughout our community. In addition to offering a peaceful oasis, Sherman is an important resource for horticultural and historical collections and a vital gateway to the community’s natural beauty and rich history.
REFLECT WITH US on Sherman Library & Gardens’ impact on your life. The new Reflection Garden will be a place of quiet contemplation and joy. Donors will be able to honor loved ones and special occasions with commemorative Reflection Bricks lining the pathway. This peaceful sunken garden will be a calm space to escape a busy day and allow visitors the time to be still.
A place for remembering, a place for love, a place for legacy
Sherman Library & Gardens is pleased to announce Grow The Gardens commemorative Reflection Bricks for purchase! Friends of Sherman Library & Gardens have the opportunity to commemorate their special connections to the library and gardens and consider donating to the Grow the Gardens Campaign to reserve a Reflection Brick that will be placed in the Reflection Garden.
BLOSSOM
Located in front of the reflection fountain
BLOOM
Located in front of the reflection fountain
CULTIVATE
Located along the meandering pathway
We have three donor levels for your consideration
BLOSSOM
($50,000-$99,999)
8” x 12” Paver
1” Text Height
BLOOM
($25,000-$49,999)
6” x 12” Paver
3/4” Text Height
CULTIVATE
($10,000-$24,999)
4” x 8” Paver
1/2” Text Height
Our hope is that the Reflection Garden spiral becomes a beautiful assemblage of the special moments that have taken place for our nearest and dearest community members. When complete, the Reflection Pathway will be a wonderful memory lane for friends of The Gardens and a reminder to visitors that Sherman Library & Gardens holds a very special and visible place in all our hearts.
Reflect on the Seasons of Life
Be part of the legacy at Sherman Library & Gardens. Honor a special moment or person in your life with one of the following iconic options:
Love
Honoring love in all its forms. Marriages, engagements, anniversaries, and cherished milestones.
New Beginnings
Celebrating life’s joyful starts. Births, baby showers, adoptions, and new life chapters.
Memorial
Honoring lives remembered. Celebrations, memorials, and heartfelt tributes.
Family
Chershing family roots. Memories, laughter, stories, and time together.
Special Connections
Celebrating meaningful ties. Moments of joy, comfort, and connection.
Founder
Recognizing those who shaped the gardens. Their generosity leaves a lasting legacy.
Will you help Sherman Library & Gardens commemorate your treasured memory?
“Sherman Gardens is an amazing place where we enjoy the beauty of the plants and animals (pollinators, turtles, koi, and Julius!) as well as learn about the history of early California. We feel at peace at Sherman, which brings our senses very much into the present while also reminding us of the past. It’s a wonderful place!”
– Andy Kempler (L) and Brandon Vu (R) Reflection Brick Donors
Why does Sherman Library & Gardens need Grow The Gardens capital campaign?
Return to the Grow The Gardens Capital Campaign Main Page
Will you help Sherman Library & Gardens commemorate your treasured memory?
For more information please contact the campaign leadership team
Scott LaFleur
Executive Director
Alex Anderson
Director of Philanthropy