At Bethedsa-by-the-Sea, worship is not held just in hallowed halls but in the grace of the garden. Surrounding this historic Palm Beach church are colorful plantings of unusual tropical plants.
Overview
Location: Palm Beach
Entrance: 26.710831,-80.036608
Address: 141 South County Road, Palm Beach
Fees: Free, donations appreciated
Restroom: Inside the church
Land manager: Episcopal Church of Palm Beach
Phone: 561-655-4554
Open dawn-dusk. Cluett Memorial Garden closes at 4 PM. Guided tours are offered second and fourth Sunday after the 11 AM service.
Directions
From exit 70 on Interstate 95, follow Okeechobee Blvd east through West Palm Beach across the bridge into Palm Beach to where it meets A1A. Turn left and continue north along South County Rd / A1A to the church on the right, just outside of the downtown area.
About the Gardens
This Episcopal Church in Palm Beach is surrounded by tropical trees, including Florida landscaping favorites like the royal poinciana, queen sago, and bougainvillea.
There are also unusual species like the sausage tree, and some rarer Florida natives like Geiger tree, pigeon plum, and mahogany.
Behind the church, the lively Cluett Memorial Garden invites a stroll, where the fishes – colorful koi – will follow you until you break bread with them. Find a moment of serenity here.
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