• Vegetable, flower, and herb gardening

• Greenhouse and indoor plant care

• Flower arranging/horticultural crafts

• Vegetable harvest and preparation

"All my hurts, my garden spade can heal."

A multitude of garden areas at the Health and Education Center complement the gardens at the residential facility. Both facilities' garden areas have been carefully planned to provide clients with various opportunities for therapeutic rehabilitation and enjoyment, including:

• Starting plants from seed in the greenhouse

• Using herbs grown on site in a cooking or crafts class

• Marking a special milestone in a client's recovery with a planting in the Serenity Garden

• Donating vegetables grown in the gardens to a local food bank

The gardens help restore physical and mental health to those who work the soil and watch seeds grow. Of course there are additional benefits growing out of this particular program -- the gardens themselves, utilized by the staff, clients and families for meetings, relaxation, meditation, and special events. A stroll through the beautiful and bountiful gardens at Skyland Trail's facilities highlights an appreciation for horticulture -- and its therapeutic value.

Community volunteers help ensure the success of our horticultural therapy groups, generously sharing their time, knowledge, and materials.

Therapeutic Recreation       Expressive Arts