WHAT WE DO
Our Mission – to encourage others to connect with nature, themselves and each other.
Horticultural Therapy
Horticultural Therapy uses plants and gardening activities to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It is a therapeutic approach that engages individuals in gardening and plant-based activities, helping then to connect with nature and reap the benefits of this interaction. This form of therapy offers a sense of accomplishment, an increase in self-esteem, while cultivating community and promoting relaxation and stress reduction, all contributing factors to overall health and wellness.
Where’s the Farm?
In a community garden space, yard, plant container, balcony, potted plant on your desk or windowsill – in short all over!
12 Acre Farms is an adjunct program that’s brought to organizations. The hands-on planting and nature-based workshops are conducted onsite in small groups. Sessions help people reconnect to themselves, each other and the natural world in addition to being fun and relaxing. Sessions are conducted by a Registered Horticultural Therapist, Master’s level educator and Peer Support Specialist.
12 Acre Farms activities also feature the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous for much of the therapeutic principles and practices applied – hence, the name 12 Acre Farms.
PROGRAM GOALS
“Nature helps me build my hopes up …” T.T. William’s House Participant 8/24
Active and passive exposure to nature has many health benefits –
In addition, participants may also enjoy improved sleep patterns, nutrition, mindfulness, self-confidence, self-acceptance, time management, goal setting, communication and vocational skills.
“Bringing together women in recovery and women who love someone in recovery to sow seeds of hope and meditate was transformative and ethereal. Many thanks for a beautiful morning!” N. Z. Caron program 5/21
Planting Programs and Workshops
Programs and Workshops can be customized to meet the needs and interests of individual groups and locations.
Indoor and outdoor 12 Acre Farm programs have been utilized for a variety of audiences and occasions including in-service trainings, after school programs,
community garden projects, family programs, visitation days and advocacy events.
Rates are normally $75 per one hour session. Fees based on size of group, supply requirements and availability. All fees nonrefundable unless cancellation received
within 24 hours.
Your workshops “always remind me to look up” and “get closer to nature.” The Drake House program participant 12/24
