A New Path - All Saints Memorial Garden

Mt. Lebanon Chapel is a very special place to many of us at St. James Parish, but none more special than those who have family members there for eternity. The All Saints Memorial Gardens at Mt. Lebanon Chapel has become a place of deep spiritual connection for many. Our hope is that this connection grows as the years go by. With this bigger picture in mind, a St. James parishioner urged the Mt. Lebanon Chapel Board to address the walkability of the Memorial Garden. This parishioner approached the Mt. Lebanon Chapel Board with a generous offer to fund a new pathway such that current and future members of St.James could more easily access the Memorial Garden. The former Memorial Garden path was soft granite screenings. While the path was walkable, it provided a challenge for wheelchairs, walkers and anyone who was not sure footed.

The Mt. Lebanon Board took a thoughtful approach to this project. For the laying of the path, they selected North State Gardens to assist with installation. NSG was very familiar with our property as they were also used to install the Labyrinth! The new path is comprised of grey pavers that fit well with the natural setting of the Cemetery. The permeable approach to the joints between the pavers allowed us to also correct a drainage/erosion issue on the former path. The displaced granite screenings from the old path did not go to waste. The Mt. Lebanon Chapel Board elected to re-use the granite screenings to supplement the natural driveway in front of the Chapel.

The completed path has greatly improved accessibility and fixed an erosion issue while preserving the natural beauty of the All Saints Memorial Garden. Thank you to our generous donor and the Mt. Lebanon Chapel Board for making it happen!