Engraved garden pavers

At Winona Health, we strongly believe a hospital’s surroundings can positively affect the mood, stress level and overall wellbeing of our employees, patients, residents and visitors. In fact, numerous clinical studies have found that viewing nature improves a patient’s blood pressure, heart activity, muscle tension and brain activity. That is why, with your help, we have created the Robinson Healing Garden.

Located between the hospital cafeteria and Lake Winona Manor, the Robinson Healing Garden continues to grow into a beautiful healing garden. A variety of plants and shrubs stimulate the senses—vision, smell and touch—and attract birds and butterflies. Trees provide shade and color. The garden is low maintenance, with perennial plants chosen for our climate, ease of care, and color. Paths have been laid, flowers and trees planted, and a beautiful fountain installed that provides soothing sounds for everyone to enjoy. Benches were placed for privacy and socializing. A large pavilion provides space for over 40 people to eat and interact for social or educational events. It is easily viewed and accessed from the cafeteria, Lake Winona Manor or the parking lot. Wheelchair accessible paths lead people on a circular journey. The Robinson Healing Garden serves as a quiet oasis, a respite and place of solitude for our patients, residents, visitors and staff.

Come grow with us…

The gardens are complete, but you can still help grow the healing garden through a donation to the Winona Health Foundation. For recognition of your kindness and generosity, your name or the name of someone you love, will be displayed on pavers placed within the walkways. We are grateful for all gifts of any size.

Engraved Pavers…your tribute, set in stone

An engraved paver is a unique way to remember or honor someone you love. Your inscription will be carved on a granite paver and set into the paths in the Robinson Healing Garden, serving as a lasting tribute to special people in your life.


Engraved pavers…your tribute, set in stone. An engraved paver is a unique way to remember or honor someone you love.

Pavers are available in two sizes: 6″x6″ ($100) or 6″x9″ ($200). You may inscribe the 6″x6″ paver with 5 lines of text of 8 characters each. Each space between words counts as a character. The 6″x9″ pavers will hold 5 lines of text of 13 characters each. Pavers are installed in the spring and fall.

The Robinson Healing Garden is a fundraising endeavor of the Winona Health Foundation and the Winona Health Volunteers. If you would like to help grow the garden, click the link below to make an online donation or fill out the paver order form and submit by mail. Please fill out the order form exactly as you wish your paver to be inscribed. Checks may be made payable to the Winona Health Foundation, or you may use a credit card. Please be sure to include all of your information.

If you are interested in more information about the healing garden project, please contact:

Winona Health Foundation
507.494.7384
foundation@winonahealth.org