heal the earth heal ourselves
WE ARE A NETWORK OF DESIGNERS AND BUILDING PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO CREATING OUTDOOR SPACES FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING. WE BELIEVE IN THE RESTORATIVE POWERS OF ENGAGING WITH THE EARTH.
As a non profit 501(c)(3) , 100% of our proceeds are used to build therapeutic gardens.
DESIGN+BUILD+PROGRAM
Our talented design staff works with you and your team to create a customized, beautiful and healthy outdoor space. The possibilities are endless, but most of our designs usually include some essential elements such as edible landscaping, soil rehabilitation, inviting pathways, sensory stimulating plants, comforting and recognizable patterns, natural materials, eye-drawing elements, gathering spaces, and opportunities for exploration, enjoyment and human interaction with the natural world. Since we are a 501(c)(3) organization, the services we provide are free of charge thanks to our amazing donors.
Step 1: Initial consultation & vision
Step 2: Site visit and assessment
Step 3: Proposal and agreement
Step 4: Concept development
Step 5: Detailed design & plan
Step 6: Connect you with a local builder to implement plan
Step 7: Post-installation maintenance guidelines & programming
Step 8: Ongoing support
It is our goal to build as many therapeutic gardens as possible. We truly believe in the healing and restorative power of nature. With good design and thoughtful planning, your project is a guaranteed success.
PROJECTS
Therapeutic gardens are designated outdoor spaces that are designed to improve our mental, physical and spiritual well-being. These type of gardens date back to ancient times. Our earliest societies recognized the calming influence of nature on the senses. Today the medical community recognizes gardening and garden settings as beneficial for physical and psychological healing and have designated horticultural therapy as a common practice for rehabilitation and general well-being. These gardens are an essential part of maintaining a deep connection with nature and ourselves. You can find these gardens outside of:
Retreat Centers & Spiritual Centers
Natural Children’t Gardens and Parks
Non-profit Community Gardens & Farms
Senior Centers and Senior Housing
GARDENS HEAL
Healing , enabling, meditation, rehabilitation and restoration is our mantra. Gardens can enhance the overall healing process by encouraging physical & mental activities. They can bring communities together for social and environmental healing. They can relive stress and restore mental health. Gardens can build confidence and connection. Gardens are rejuvenating and restorative.
I want a therapeutic garden
We can help you turn your dreams of a restorative outdoor space into reality. We create gardens of all shapes and sizes from courtyards to multi-acre sites, anything is possible. It is our aim to meet the needs of you and your community, all you need is a dream, a space and little budget to make it happen.
I want to join your network of designers & builders
It is our goal to build therapeutic gardens across the US. If this is something that you are also engaged in, please join our network to connect with clients and other professionals to make this vision grow.
I want to donate to this organization
Donations like yours make this dream possible. Please help us teach earth stewardship by building gardens and creating programs that help people connect with the land.