A space to honor our roots, our differences… and our shared humanity.

Located on the hillside leading to the open-air chapel Our Lady of the Garden, the International Peace Garden symbolizes the universal longing for harmony among people and cultures. Designed by architects Nick DeLorenzo and César Amezcua, this space merges botanical beauty with a powerful message of reconciliation and hope.

Here, plants from the Mediterranean and the Holy Land, regions where many of the world’s major religions were born, grow side by side with Mexican wildflowers, creating a landscape that celebrates coexistence, respect, and diversity.

The garden’s tiered design forms a natural amphitheater for educational activities, artistic performances, quiet meditation, or simply the joy of being in nature. With sunlight, shade, and vegetation that invite contemplation, this sanctuary was envisioned as an open space for all.

In a time when the future of our world depends on collaboration, this garden reminds us that peace, too, is something we must cultivate one seed at a time.