“Nature never taught me that there exists a God of glory and of infinite majesty. I had to learn that in other ways. But nature gave the word glory a meaning for me. I still do not know where else I could have found one.”
- C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
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About Aslan’s Garden
Named Aslan’s Garden after the lion in C.S. Lewis’s beloved Chronicles of Narnia, this exquisite space invites visitors to wander along creative stone walkways that circle through flowering beds in the midst of a variety of trees and shrubs.
Intended to be a quiet garden, guests may choose to linger by sitting on one of the scattered benches as they take in the beauty of the plantings or spend time in reflection. A focal point is a lovely water feature whose gently tumbling waters add to the restful calm. Aslan’s Garden is a welcoming space for the Wheaton College community, neighborhood and other visitors.
Aslan’s Garden is made possible thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors, and is dedicated in honor of Marjorie Lamp Mead ‘74, Associate Director of the Wade Center. Visitors to the Wade Center are also invited to spend time enjoying our beautiful front gardens (pictured here) made possible thanks to the generosity of Mary Wade.
