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You can enter the garden from the church's side door or directly from the street through a gate. This is the view you get when entering from the street...

Picture taken 1:35pm 14 Sep 2003
| The fountain in the center of the garden makes a nice foreground picture for a number of different views of the various elements in the garden. Take advantage of it. | |
![]() Picture taken 1:35pm 14 Sep 2003 |
![]() Picture taken 1:35pm 14 Sep 2003 |
| There are two major exhibits in the garden area: | |
A rebuilt olive press. ![]() Picture taken 1:35pm 14 Sep 2003 |
Our Lady of Grace shrine. ![]() Picture taken 1:35pm 14 Sep 2003 |
Finally, look around the garden area for the unique plantings. Toward the back by the church is an interesting tree with bell-shaped flowers. And, of course, at the front of the garden are the two large Star Pine trees said to have been planted to serve as ship masts. They are lit at Christmas-time.

Picture taken 1:35pm 14 Sep 2003
Now, exit to the street, turn left to the first shop and enter
the gift shop/museum...
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