The garden was created by classmates and friends, teachers, and relatives in memory of 14-year-old Dafina Georgieva. On November 18, 2003, the ACS prep student was struck and killed by an automobile while crossing the main road not far from the school to catch the public bus.

The garden was built on a 1,700-square-meter area in the central part of the college campus. Surrounded by the school buildings, the garden has become the campus spiritual center. Significant features are found in the garden area, such as:  The Stone River; Juliet’s Cradle; The Sun-Dial. Artwork found in the garden includes: a Silver Tree, created by Kolio Karamfilov and Sava Savov; a sculptural figure of a dove (representing Dafina’s soul) created by Georgy Chapkanov; the rose of Little Prince, created by Ina Damyanova; and a pillow with 14 favorite things of 14-year-olds, created by Rada Dicheva. A variety of exotic and rare botanical species like Japanese morello-tree, maple, magnolia, wisteria, and cypress are planted in the garden. All artwork was created and donated especially for the garden.

Dafina Garden has brought an emotional intensity to the campus area. It is a unique art center of the school. It is a place where extracurricular activities, art exhibits, stage productions, and shows take place. Meanwhile, it retains an aura of the private place for meetings and discussions.