Teaching Mindfulness with Plant Textures, Scents, Colors, and Edible Gardens

🌿 Grow. Nourish. Thrive. 🌿

Program Length: 90 minutes

Audience: Schools, Museums, Community Centers, Wellness Programs, and Art Therapy Groups

Cost per classroom: $750 – All materials, plants, and organic soil enchancer included for a fully immersive experience.

Program Can Serve: 25 participants

Program Overview

Teaching Mindfulness with Plant Textures, Scents, Colors, and Edible Gardens is an immersive program that merges mindfulness practices with a sensory exploration of gardens and food sustainability. Participants will learn to cultivate healing and nourishing spaces while discovering how different plant elements can enhance well-being and self-sufficiency. The program includes hands-on activities, guided mindfulness exercises, and interactive reflections.

Program Objectives

Participants will:

- Engage in a Hands-on Sensory Garden Activity – Create a multi-sensory garden using plants selected for their textures, scents, and flavors.

- Practice Guided Mindfulness Exercises – Utilize deep breathing and grounding techniques with aromatic plants like lavender, mint, and basil.

- Explore Food Sovereignty – Understand the importance of growing one’s own food for personal empowerment and community well-being.

- Reflect through an Interactive Journal – Document sensory experiences and insights related to mindfulness and gardening.

Logistics & Materials

All materials are included, such as a selection of culinary and medicinal plants (e.g., mint, lavender, rosemary), soil, pots, a reflection journal, and a bonus guide for expanding edible gardens. The venue should accommodate outdoor or indoor gardening activities.

Booking & Contact Information

To schedule a session or inquire about further details, please contact: Meredith Arcari Luciano

Bonus Available

A downloadable worksheet will be provided to integrate mindfulness, gardening, and food sovereignty into participants' lives, ensuring ongoing connection to these practices.