To help you make your decision regarding the use of the Garden we ask that you study our guidelines carefully.

The Garden of Hope and Courage, Inc. (“GOHAC”) is a non-profit 501( c ) ( 3 ) organization. Located on the downtown campus of the NCH Healthcare System, the garden, a memorial for a loved one who passed on from breast cancer, is a healing sanctuary designed to provide emotional and physical support to hospital patients. By blending water, plants, sculpture and the natural topography of the earth into a therapeutic retreat, the garden offers patients a chance to reduce their negative emotions and stress. Consisting of a formal garden, children’s garden, and an open air pavilion, the garden holds a one-acre lake as its centerpiece. A walkway encircles the lake and is surrounded by beautiful flower gardens, trees and benches. Its purpose is to inspire hope and courage; two necessary ingredients in the fight against cancer and all illness.

Because of the uniqueness of the garden, GOHAC does not allow any activity or event which may result in disturbance of the hospital patients or damage to the garden grounds. All activities and entertainment must be approved in advance by the Garden Board of Directors. All GOHAC rules are in place to protect both the integrity of the garden and that of our relationships with patrons, donors, the Naples community and the Hospital Staff.