“The Empty Cross will fill your heart. I struggle with my faith, but oh the emotional conviction when I hear music, sermons, and prayers or see things like this. Not sure if I categorize myself as religious, but I love this prayer garden. Made me wish my grandmother was here to see it with me, but at least I was with my dad and he seemed to love it as much as she would have. (I think if I wasn’t afraid to have to answer to a higher power upon my death, I would most definitely be a horrid person.) If you visit as a pilgrimage may it be annually, weekly, occasionally or just once, you won’t be disappointed. People were deep in prayer and left beautiful, heartfelt prayers written on rocks around the garden, near the cross. Don’t write on the tables or anywhere else, just use the rocks. They provide markers near the empty cross on tables with reading materials you are welcome to take, if you’d like. Even if you are not a person of faith, anyone for the desire to see art, experience new things, or be knowledgeable and well-rounded, will appreciate this beautiful and peaceful garden. The views of Kerrville are gorgeous; you can see for miles at the top of the hill, I mean if you stop to take it all in. When the weather is nice and you are fit you can park at the bottom and hike up. It was our plan, but I got lazy so we cruised to the top (in our car). They have plentiful and designated parking areas. It’s easy to get to; right off the highway and you can see if from far away. The entrance at the bottom of the hill has the bust of “The Coming King”. Don’t drive straight to the cross at the top, because there’s more to see here (at the bottom). ‘It Is Finished’ is (a sculpture of) three nails, or spikes. The middle one points to the cross. Also, ’Mary, Mother of Jesus’, (features Mary) reflecting on the crucifixion and holding the crown of thorns. Don’t miss the ‘Twelve Stones, they are tucked away in a corner. Now drive or walk to the top, for the last seven works of art done by the artist, Max Greiner Jr. The Best things in life are Free.”