Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center

Meditation Pavilion 

The Meditation Pavilion is a quiet place for thoughtful reflection and contemplation, open to all who visit the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center. This unique space contains the Sacred Earth Ring with soil from Niimíípu (Nez Perce) land, placed here as a reminder of their historical ownership of the land. The bronze ring in the center of the chamber was created by Judith and Daniel Caldwell to reference traditional Niimíípu cradleboard floral beading patterns. Interior wood in the pavilion was harvested from a tree that was growing on the land where the Cultural Center now sits.

No reservation is required to use the Meditation Pavilion. Those wishing to utilize this space must ask for access from the Building Attendant, located at the front reception desk. To preserve the beauty and integrity of the pavilion, food or drink is not permitted and no video or still photography may be taken within the space.