Restoration of the Eden Promenade

A natural and historic asset for enhancing community vitality

Improve the student experience and strengthen the surrounding community

Project Details

Renovation

Restoration and enhancement of the 1.25 acre site

Shaded Seating

Installation of shaded seating and tables for study and recreation

Historical Signage

Inclusion of signs that tell the story of the garden's historical structures

Accessibility

Creation of a fully accessible pathway

Parking

Construction of a free parking lot for visitors, with room for tour buses

Your Impact

Enhance well-being for students, residents, and visitors

Restore a historic landscape tied to Zefat’s medical heritage

Strengthen tourism and economic activity in the Galilee

Project Snapshot

Once a part of the healing environment surrounding Zefat’s early medical institutions, Eden Garden was designed as a restorative space for the patients of the English Mission Hospital (today ZAC’s iconic Beit Busel). While environmental wear has obscured this unique historical and natural asset, its restoration is an opportunity to enhance the student experience and improve the quality of life for tens of thousands of Zefat residents. The project includes the potential for connection to JNF’s adjacent Blue Valley Nature Reserve.

Total project budget

$4.5 million

Confirmed support

$900,000 (ZAC)

Remaining funding need

$3.6 million

Project status

Architectural design completed; initial works underway

Projected completion

Up to 2 years from receipt of funding

An Invitation to Partnership

The restoration of the historic Eden Promenade will promote the well-being of college members and improve the quality of life for all Zefat residents. In addition, it will strengthen tourism and economic development in the Galilee.