The Gardens of Lorien is the home of Irmo and his wife Estë in Lórien in the land of Valinor in Aman.

Being the most beautiful place in Arda, it is set upon a unique natural background, containing forest groves, flowers, silver willows, fountains, and lakes; the overall color scheme seems to be silver. Its featured location is Lorellin where on a small island at its center sleeps Estë and not far from its shores is a small dwelling. It is considered a place of healing, rest and refresh and many, Valar and Elf alike come there to relax from the cares or burdens of the world. There are also many spirits loose upon the gardens.

Here lied the body of Míriel, the first wife of Finwë and for a time he came frequently to see her here.

Gandalf originally lived here in his youth as well as Melian before she became Queen of Doriath.

ReferencesEdit

• The Silmarillion
• The Complete Guide to Middle-earth
• The Atlas of Middle-earth pgs. 6 & 7

External linkEdit

• L%C3%B3rien_(Valinor) at Tolkien Gateway