We specialize in creating inclusive and accessible spaces that heal both the environment and the soul. Our range of services is tailored to meet your specific needs, whether you need us to walk the site, design a peaceful garden retreat, or develop a comprehensive therapeutic horticulture program.
Therapeutic Garden Site Consultation
Tailoring Your Space for Healing and Growth
Our site consultation is a critical first step in crafting your therapeutic garden. We focus on understanding the specific therapeutic needs of your space and how it can best serve its users. Our consultation includes:
In-depth analysis of your site's environmental conditions and potential for therapeutic use.
Personalized recommendations for garden layout, plant selection, and therapeutic features.
Expert advice on integrating therapeutic elements seamlessly into the landscape.
Cost is 150 an hour (2 hr minimum)
If you would like a full service consultation and design please see Garden Design services below.
Custom Therapeutic Garden Design
Designing Serene, Healing, and Accessible Environments
Our garden design service is deeply focused on creating spaces that not only promote health and well-being but are also inclusive and accessible to all. We understand that a therapeutic garden should cater to a diverse range of needs and abilities. Our service includes:
Bespoke Garden Designs for Therapeutic Impact: Our designs prioritize therapeutic outcomes, sensory experiences, and accessibility. We ensure that every garden is a welcoming and safe space for individuals of all ages and abilities.
Inclusive Plant and Material Selection: We carefully select plants and materials that are not only conducive to healing but also cater to various sensory preferences and physical needs. This includes considerations for wheelchair accessibility, sensory-friendly areas, and safe, navigable pathways.
Attention to Accessibility: Detailed design plans focus on making each garden accessible and inclusive. This includes wheelchair-friendly paths, raised planting beds for easy access, and sensory elements that cater to a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities.
Harmonizing with Nature for All: We aim to create gardens where inclusivity is intertwined with nature’s healing properties. Every design decision, from the layout to the choice of plants, is made with the goal of creating a harmonious, therapeutic space accessible to everyone.
Cost is $150 an hour. 2 hour minimum consultation plus hourly design time*
* Small site design estimate is about 2 design hours
Therapeutic Horticulture Program Development
Crafting Comprehensive Programs for Healing through Nature
Our Therapeutic Horticulture Program Development service is dedicated to creating robust, effective programs that utilize the healing power of gardens. We focus on developing holistic, engaging, and sustainable horticultural therapy programs that cater to a diverse range of needs. This service includes:
Tailored Program Design: We work closely with you to design a therapeutic horticulture program that aligns with your specific goals, whether it's for a healthcare facility, educational institution, community center, or private setting. Our programs are customized to address various therapeutic objectives, such as stress reduction, physical rehabilitation, mental health support, and social engagement.
Educational and Therapeutic Components: Our programs incorporate both educational and therapeutic elements, teaching participants about gardening while providing therapeutic benefits. This includes hands-on activities like planting, pruning, and harvesting, as well as educational workshops on topics like sustainable gardening practices, plant identification, and the health benefits of horticulture.
Accessibility and Inclusion Focus: We ensure that our programs are inclusive and accessible to participants of all abilities. This involves designing activities that are adaptable to various physical and cognitive abilities, ensuring that everyone can participate and benefit from the therapeutic aspects of gardening.
Staff Training and Support: We provide comprehensive training for staff or volunteers who will be implementing and maintaining the program. This includes instruction on garden maintenance, activity facilitation, and adapting the program to meet the evolving needs of participants.
Ongoing Consultation and Evaluation: To ensure the long-term success and relevance of the program, we offer ongoing support, including periodic evaluations and consultations. This helps in adapting the program over time to changing needs, feedback from participants, and new developments in the field of therapeutic horticulture.