Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens turns 20

Ellen Brumder, a co-founder (with her husband, Nick) of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, was on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ellen Brumder and her husband Nick, co-founders of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, were on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Nick Brumder, left, co-founder (with his with Ellen) of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, visits with Father Jim Robertson, a retired priest, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. Ellen and Nick live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Leo Espino, caretaker of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, was on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The site was founded by Ellen Brumder and her husband, Nick, a sculptor. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Ellen Brumder, a co-founder (with her husband, Nick) of Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, was on hand Saturday, April 27, 2024 to celebrate Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. The couple live in New Zealand, but return to the area occasionally. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A butterfly and a bee find common interest in an Indian Blanket wildflower at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens on Saturday, April 27, 2024 for Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. Photo by Andy Sharp.

A butterfly spends time with an Indian Blanket wildflower at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens, on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. Photo by Andy Sharp.

An agave plant thrives at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Prickly Pear cactus flowers were blooming at Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery & Prayer Gardens on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at the celebration of Art in the Gardens, the 20th anniversary of Our Lady. Photo by Andy Sharp.