Garden Therapy group Wednesdays
Little Dutch Farm, Blokdijk 5, 1608HH, Wijdenes
About the sessions
The wednesday group starts from 4th november. Join anytime for 6 weeks.
Garden therapy is proven to reduce stress and anxiety. This 6 week program combines gardening, mindful practices, one-on-one coaching and group sharing to support you if you are suffering from stress, anxiety and depression. Small groups of 4 participants.
On the farm, tasks are simple and repetitive, making it easy to get into a state of “flow.” When we’re in this harmonious flow, our body, mind, and surroundings align, promoting recovery and well-being.
Being in the flow strengthens our parasympathetic nervous system and boosts brain health. It releases anti-depressant neurotransmitters like endorphins and serotonin.
Details
Pricing
Price for 6 week program is
incl. VAT
Price includes a healthy snack and tea from tea garden.
Program
Arriving
We begin with a cup of tea from the tea garden. Fresh herbs, picked that morning, whatever the season offers. A moment to land, let the journey fall away and notice where you are.
Sharing circle
We gather together and check in. How are you arriving today? There is no pressure to say much. Sometimes a few words are enough, and sometimes simply listening is what’s needed.
Mindful practice
A short practice to bring you out of your head and back into your body. Slowing the breath. Noticing the sounds, the light, the ground beneath your feet. This is where the nervous system starts to soften.
Seasonal gardening
Then we get to work. Sowing in spring, tending and harvesting in summer, clearing and planting bulbs in autumn, pruning in winter. Simple, meaningful tasks that ask for your attention without asking you to perform. Often this is where the real conversations begin.
Time to reflect
Quiet time with your journal, wherever in the garden you feel drawn to sit. A space to notice what’s coming up and let it find its words.
One on one coaching
During the afternoon, each participant has a personal coaching session with me to explore what you’re carrying and what you might need.
Closing together
We come back to the circle for a final practice and a moment of sharing. What are you taking home with you? We close the afternoon with tea and something nourishing from the farm.
Location
At our beautiful, rural farmhouse from 1901, sustainably renovated with respect for nature, you will find peace and space. The farm features a small meadow with four horses, an orchard full of fruit trees, a flourishing vegetable garden, and a pond filled with water lilies, ducks, and frogs, accompanied by a cheerful choir of birds.
Miss & Tommie, our farm cats, and our Bernese Mountain Dog, Balou, warmly welcome you to Little Dutch Farm, where nature and simplicity come together.
Address: Little Dutch Farm, Blokdijk 5, Wijdenes
By car: free parking available
By public transport: Train to Hoorn Station and free pick up (please sign up for this during checkout)
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Facilitator(s)
Kim Taylor
Nature Coach & Facilitator
Additional information
The day will go ahead in all weather conditions except for weather warnings yellow, orange or red. Then the day will be cancelled and you will be refunded.
The event is fully outdoors so please dress appropriately.
The benefits of A Day on the Farm?
Physical Health: Engaging in gardening tasks can improve strength, coordination, and endurance.
Mental Health: The act of nurturing plants can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Emotional Well-being: Connecting with nature fosters a sense of calm and relaxation, boosting overall mood.
Social Interaction: Group gardening activities can enhance social skills and reduce feelings of isolation.
Cognitive Function: Planning and executing gardening tasks can improve focus, memory, and problem-solving abilities.