17. Hallelujah Lane
In line with the Biblical theme of the Promised Land, Oprah named one of the main pathways in her lush garden Hallelujah Lane. By the lane inside a quiet nook stands this white Greco-Roman statue surrounded by white hydrangea bushes. It’s a touching tribute to Oprah’s grandmother, who raised her in her Mississippi home surrounded by similar flowers.
18. Four Women
Another impressive installment on Oprah’s huge garden is this bronze statue called “a group of four standing women,” which was bought for $3.1 million. The four women hold guard beneath a grove of eucalyptus, palm, and pine trees, and each represents a stage in femininity: a teenage girl, an expectant mother, a middle-aged woman, and an elderly woman.
19. Twelve Oak Trees
With their gnarled, wriggling branches jutting up far into the sky, these oak trees have been planted throughout Oprah’s garden. There are twelve oak trees in total, and that number conjures up images of Gone With The Wind. Oprah has christened them her Twelve Apostles and feels that they give her a sense of inner peace. But the tranquility doesn’t stop here.
20. True Zen
Thanks to the vastness of her mansion and the countless things natural or man-made to appreciate, Oprah can sometimes go weeks without turning on the television, just being present and enjoying the space. She said that when she’s sitting on her porch reading a book, she sometimes will drift off into silent dreaming while awake…
