Garden of the Sleeping Angels

Garden of the Sleeping Angels (GSA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to remembering babies and children who have been lost. Operating out of Orono, Minnesota, it consists of 16 separate gardens located on the founder’s beautiful lakeside homestead. Families are welcomed with open arms, whether experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, or the passing of a child or teen.

The team at GSA offers connection, support, storytelling, community, and also a place for families to memorialize their child. Each family receives a tangible decorative memorial to place in the garden of their choice. Families are then welcome to return and visit the garden, both privately and during various group events throughout the year.

Private visits to the gardens may be arranged by contacting Nancy Sawyer directly (via phone, email, or website contact form). The community is also welcome to attend the yearly Wave of Light remembrance event in October, as well as GSA’s June plant sale.