At Goodell Gardens & Homestead (GG&H), we believe true well-being is grown from the ground up. Our Grounded & Rooted Series offers a collection of workshops designed to help you cultivate holistic health, master practical self-care, and build resilience within the peaceful beauty of our gardens.

By linking personal wellness directly to the restorative rhythms of the earth, we bring our mission to life: helping you gather, learn, enjoy, and refresh.

Journey to Wellness: A Three-Part Interconnected Experience

• We are proud to present Journey to Wellness, a sponsored sub-series that offers a holistic approach to managing the profound stress of loss and major life changes. While each session stands alone, we recommend attending all three workshops for a comprehensive experience.

Thanks to our generous donors, these sessions are FREE for GG&H Members.

• Cost: FREE for Members | $7 for Non-members
• Where: Meet at the Welcome Center
• Ages: Recommended for Adults

The Labyrinth: Each workshop concludes with an intentional, centering walk to the Gardens' labyrinth led by Marian Beckman

Part 1: Understanding the Stress Response

• Thursday, June 4 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM Focus: The physical and physiological impact of grief.
• Expert Insights: Join Dr. Titus (MHEDS Health Clinic) to explore how stress manifests in the body.

• Restorative Care: Master accurate blood pressure monitoring to harmonize your physical and emotional awareness. Learn to see your readings as a window into your mental state.
• Nature Integration: Use visual and sensory connections within the Gardens to heighten stress awareness and grounding.

Part 2: Holistic Techniques for Restoration

Thursday, July 30 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM Focus: Integrating gentle, holistic techniques into daily life

• Restorative Care: Learn techniques from Compassionate Heart Massage to release muscle tension, promote relaxation, and nurture the mind-body connection during times of grief.
• Nature Integration: Practice mindfulness enhanced by natural elements—gentle light, flowing water, and the rustle of foliage.

Part 3: Building a Sustainable Self-Care System

Thursday, August 27 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM Focus: Long-term strategies and community support.

• Expert Insights: Dr. Titus (MHEDS Health Clinic) returns to guide us on monitoring ongoing physical and mental well-being.
• Restorative Care: Develop a personalized, realistic self-care plan tailored to your unique energy levels and needs.
• Nature Integration: Learn how to sustain a lifelong connection with nature as a source of ongoing comfort and healing.
• Additional Grounded & Rooted Workshops

Throughout the season, join us on select Thankful Thursdays for immersive workshops covering:

• Herbalism & Natural Remedies: Discover the medicinal bounty of the earth.
• Mindful Movement: Connect your body and spirit through nature-based flow.
• Garden-Based Resilience: Practical skills for physical and mental strength.
• Holistic Living: Mastery of food preservation, healthy home environments, and sustainable energy.

Leave Grounded. Stay Rooted. Walk away from every session feeling informed, restored, and equipped to nurture your own well-being and support those you love.