Bird Song Garden at Sage Living

This spring marked the first blossoming of the Bird Song Garden at Sage Living. The garden occupies the space directly adjacent to the Heritage Hall Terrace, between the northside of Sage Living and the Elk Refuge. This peaceful space was provided by a generous $250,000 donation from the St. John’s Health Auxiliary. The St. John’s Health Auxiliary is a dedicated group of volunteers committed to the mission of St. John’s Health. As hospital ambassadors, they host monthly educational programs and support hospital initiatives through volunteering. The Bird Song Garden marks the completion of the Auxiliary’s pledge to Sage Living.

Built with the intention of attracting the song birds of the Tetons as well as beneficial pollinators, not only does the garden provide a welcoming habitat, it also provides a serene landscape for residents to enjoy with the sound of chirping birds and buzzing insects. Residents enjoyed the Bird Song Garden and Terrace almost every day this summer.

The addition of a wheelchair accessible glider swing has allowed residents of all abilities to benefit from the perspective of viewing the wildlife attracted to the garden. The Sage Swing was generously donated by Jeanie Staehr, Jocelyn Emery, and Jackson Hole Sotheby’s International Realty, in loving memory of Carolynn Hawtin. Even Joey, the Sage Living “guard dog” has had a chance to enjoy the swing.