The Garden of Hope in Covington is a truly unique and peaceful place to visit. This beautiful site offers a special connection to Christian history with its replica of Jesus' tomb, chapel, and other reminders of the Holy Land. Walking through the garden feels like stepping away from the city and into a place designed for reflection, prayer, and learning. The care and meaning behind this place are easy to appreciate, and the views overlooking the Cincinnati area make it even more special. A wonderful hidden gem for anyone interested in faith, history, or unique local landmarks. read more

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This place will forever be in my memories from my childhood. Every Easter my family and I would go to church have Easter lunch then all pack up and come up to the Garden. It's such a beautiful place I just hope it doesn't get demolished or torn down. It's a landmark I think. read more

This was a really cool site to see while traveling in the area. The main attraction is a replica of the tomb Jesus was buried in with stones from the Jordan river and Solomon. It's hidden away behind an apartment building up a steep hidden road. Overall, if you are nearby stop by for a little religious history read more

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I visited this place based on my Roadside America App (great app for finding weird and unusual stuff on and off the beaten path). It is beautiful and we enjoyed the visit of the things on the property as well as the view of Cincinnati from the property. Upon posting my photos on Facebook in an album dedicated to the places I visit based on the app, I was reported to Facebook and my photos removed. The only thing I can think is they didn't like my skepticism of their claim that angels showed up at night and built the big cross. I was skeptical also of stones claiming to have come from The Good Samaritan Inn. But with further research I realized this could be true. If they had contacted me to discuss the issues rather than having facebook remove an entire post I spent half an hour working on and tagging, I'd have given them five stars. I did ask if it was "earth angels". That I would have believed. So, Five for the garden itself. One for the folks running the Facebook page. As the Roadside App says, it is worth a stop. Just post only positives or you could go to Facebook jail. read more

I am a seeker of things that are classified as "quirky, off the beaten path, haunted, odd or adventuresome." I stumbled across this little gem when I was searching for something off the ol' dusty trail and it was a pleasant little surprise. Most of you probably drive past it on the daily and never even realized it was here... I'm just guessing, since I'm the first person to review this serene little place. :) Finding the place was pretty easy but it's tucked back on a hillside so even if you passed right by it, you'd only see the front of it, and you will probably miss the gravel driveway on the first visit. When you pull in, there is a big open lot next to a house and you'll see the sign telling you about the place. There is a large statue of Jesus with his back to you and a huge cross behind him. As you walk closer to him, you notice what it is that he is facing, and it is absolutely beautiful. There was an amazing view of the Cincinnati skyline, and right now is the perfect time to go up there because the leaves are changing colors. It was almost as if we were staring across at a beautiful painted canvas of colors and abstract buildings. So peaceful. To top it off, on that hill there are a few picnic tables laid about. Talk about a great place to have a picnic!! So by now you're probably asking what, exactly, is the Garden of Hope? Well, it's a replica of what Jesus' tomb looked like with a small chapel on site. All of things I'd mentioned above are sitting on the top of the tomb. You walk down the stone laid stairs to a neat area that takes you back to the times when Jesus was buried. You can walk to a wrought iron gate that gives you the view inside the tomb with flowers and a sign that says, "He is not here, He has risen." There are a couple of other buildings on the site, and worth checking out on a lazy Sunday. If you call ahead there is a sign that says they offer free guided tours. Since I had just stumbled onto this place I wasn't aware of that yet so self guided tour it was. We encountered a plaster cat, a real snake and beautiful flowers on our visit too. The best thing about this little gem, besides the view, is the cost. FREE!!! read more

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Went here expecting something amazing. What I got was far from it. The replica tomb is interesting, but the rest isn't worth the trip. The walkways are very uneven and dare I say even dangerous in some spots. It is definitely not elderly or handicapped friendly. The tour guide is very knowledgeable and can really keep your attention and is entertaining. There is no actual fee to tour but they do accept donations. It's ok. But nothing spectacular in my opinion. It does have a great view of Cincinnati. read more

I had seen the sign for Garden of Hope high above I75 many times and wondered what it was. After doing a google search about the park and reading the two reviews on yelp, we decided to explore the place for ourselves. Yes, it is a little hard to find this place, and it feels somewhat weird to park near an apartment house, at the top of a lonely hill, but once you get out of the car and start walking toward the garden, then you forget the weird location and are drawn to the eclectic little collection of buildings and artifacts such as stones from the River Jordan and other Holy Land sites, a statue of Jesus (sermon on the mount), a stone carpenter's workshop, a Spanish mission style chapel, and, the centerpiece of the park.....a replica of the tomb of Jesus. When we visited, volunteers had obviously recently been working on maintaining the garden parts. There were freshly planted flowers, carefully weeded flower beds that contained a variety of perennials, and neatly mowed grassy areas. There were paths and stone stairs/walkways that led to the different features of the garden. It was quiet here, except for the hum of cars on I75 below. The view of Cincinnati was really beautiful, and there were picnic tables, lots of shade, and peaceful areas for reflection. The religious nature of the park (Jesus's tomb, statue, and artifacts of Jesus' life and ministry) makes this park a lovely and peaceful place to pray. We wish that the Carpenter's Shop and the chapel had been open so that we could have seen these too, but apparently we needed to call ahead to make arrangements because the park is run only by volunteers and they do not keep regular hours. We had read on Google that, at one time, the park had fallen victim to problems with vandalism. Happily, we did not see any evidence of this when we visited. Everything seemed to be cared for, and we did not feel that the area was unsafe or neglected. We will definitely visit again and bring out-of-town visitors with us to see this unique little place. read more

This place is so cool. I've not seen anything like it in the Cincinnati area. It feels good just to be there. read more

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I love the review where Beth F. talks about "quirky, off the beaten path" type of places. This sure is one of those spots. I've seen the sign from the highway many times but never stopped. Make sure you have a GPS to get you here. Surrounded by apartments and up a winding road, this place is not where you would expect it to be. There is off street parking- you must go past the apartment building that sits in front of the park. The park is run strictly by volunteers so you must call and set up a tour, if you like. You don't have to set up a tour, it's an open park. It appears that at one time, there were plaques that described what you were seeing but those are long gone. Rene T. is SO correct- this is a beautiful park for meditation and reflection. And no one can deny the amazing view of Cincinnati. The view is worth the trip! read more

The Garden of Hope offers the most gorgeous view of Cincinnati, no doubt about it. It's tucked high on a hill in an older residential neighborhood. I assure you, though; it's worth the side trip. Even though the garden is clearly a Christian sanctum for worship, it's very welcoming for people of all denominations, or even for an atheist like myself. Offering a respite from the bustling city, the Garden of Hope provides a moment of solitude and peace in an otherwise chaotic world. It's also a perfect spot to take a picnic lunch or a few friends for some company. Just please be respectful of the property and don't damage anything. read more

Wonderful place to pray and reflect on life. I have been there many times with church groups and on my own. Churches use to have their Easter Sunrise Services there. With replicas of how places were like in the times of Jesus Christ and the tomb from which He was risen from you can tell that the architect of this garden was inspired by God. read more

Garden of Hope - Garden of Hope Covington, Ky. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

The Garden of Hope is a must see if you are in the area. Not only is it a historical site, it is a Christian site for worship. We arrived on a Sunday morning before heading out of town. We had visited the Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum the two days before. We were able to take in this beautiful Garden of Hope before catching our plane rides home. Since we were there on a Sunday morning a church service was just starting in the top floor of the workshop. They kindly invited us to attend and we were so glad we did. Everyone was friendly and welcoming and the service was perfect on Mother's Day. After the service we were given a tour of the property and the buildings. There is much to discover and reflect upon while on the tour. Don't miss this unique Garden with the replication of Jesus Tomb, Sermon on the Mount, Stones from the Holy Lands and a Workshop with bench and tools from Jersuslaem. It was the perfect place to end our weekend of faith ! read more