Tree in the Garden of EdenGarden of Eden Original idyllic home of humankind at the creation, which was thought be located in Mesopotamia. symbolizing access to eternal life. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they were expelled from the garden and no longer had access to the tree of lifeTree of Life Tree in the Garden of Eden symbolizing access to eternal life. When Adam and Eve disobeyed God, they were expelled from the garden and no longer had access to the tree of life..