Peace Gardens & Market

With a name like "peace gardens" how can you not give five stars?Walked her with my Girl Scout troop the other day and was pleasantly surprised. It's centrally located but also hidden. Feels a bit like a secret garden of sorts.There was a group meeting here in the most gorgeous center space- seemed like a meeting room of sorts. You can tell this is an active community spot and as a former educator, I was shocked I had not heard of it. Loving that we have this in WAVL. I am wondering if that space is reserved? If sh, there is another stage spot you could probably grab. We utilized it for a letter writing activity.The art is powerful and intentional. Appropriate for late elementary + but some strong messages there (ex- gun violence). Love the different displays and how meaningful they are (except the baby heads and dolls. Why are all the places obsessed with discarded dolls these days? Pls stop). Wondering if they have workshops?Anyway- lovely mix of West Asheville nature and art and community. Reccommend a visit for sure

A must see experience that'll stimulate and delight all of one's senses. There's so much to see and explore that mere words or even photos can do the gardens and art installations justice.