Peace Garden
Programs
The Peace Garden at True Nature is a living sanctuary and enriching educational classroom — a space where connection flourishes. Rooted in the heart of our mission, the garden offers an inclusive and engaging environment that nurtures self-discovery, community, and spiritual connection.
Volunteer & Donor Opportunities
Get involved by supporting the Peace Garden's growth and vitality. Whether through hands-on volunteering or generous donations, your contribution nurtures this beautiful space for all to enjoy. Opportunities range from planting days and seasonal maintenance to fundraising campaigns and sponsorship initiatives.
Educational Experiences
Our diverse, structured educational offerings generate revenue to support garden operations while providing enriching content for participants. Experiences include:
Interactive Workshops: Learn practical skills in organic gardening, herbalism, landscape design, and nature journaling. Each session includes hands-on activities and take-home materials to extend your learning beyond the garden.
Mindfulness & Movement: Integrating meditation, yoga, and mindful walking practices with garden themes, these classes are tailored for various age groups and skill levels.
Guest Speaker Series: Enjoy insightful presentations on wellness, regenerative agriculture, and holistic living. These talks may be presented as a weekend-long event or offered quarterly or semi-annually.
Community Engagement & Special Events
Our Peace Garden programming is designed to build meaningful connections within our community. Join us for:
Seasonal Celebrations: Events like the Summer and Winter Solstice, World Labyrinth Day, and community grief gatherings offer opportunities for reflection and renewal. These gatherings may feature guest facilitators, live music, crafts, mini-workshops, and educational talks.
Garden Tours: Dive deeper into the Peace Garden's unique elements with detailed tours focused on native plants, garden design, seasonal highlights, and maintenance best practices.
We invite you to connect, learn, and grow with us in the Peace Garden, where nature's beauty inspires mindfulness, healing, and community spirit. Scroll down to view all the offerings!
Connection to Nature
The Peace Garden at True Nature is a living sanctuary and enriching educational classroom — a space where connection flourishes. Rooted in the heart of our mission, the garden offers an inclusive and engaging environment that nurtures self-discovery, community, and spiritual connection.
Woven into its serene pathways and vibrant plant life are opportunities to reflect, learn, and grow. Our garden programming invites participants to deepen their relationship with the natural world — fostering awareness of holistic and sustainable practices that inspire mindful living.
Whether exploring the wisdom of the earth, tending to plants with intention, or simply pausing to breathe in the beauty that surrounds you, the Peace Garden is a classroom like no other — a place where hearts, minds, and spirits awaken in harmony with nature.
The Peace Garden is a sacred space dedicated to fostering connection, education, and community engagement.
Our programming is designed to cultivate a sense of ownership and stewardship through meaningful opportunities for volunteers, donors, and participants alike
UPCOMING EXPERIENCES
-
GARDEN MORNINGS
Monthly Peace Garden Botanical and Landscape Tours with Laura Kirk
Last Friday of each month | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
May - September 2025
True Nature Peace GardenThe Peace Garden serves our community in endless ways. This restorative and therapeutic environment illustrates a variety of healing modalities, and it serves as the perfect classroom for enriching educational experiences. Join us for a monthly botanical tour to discover the depths, riches and myriad of ways the Peace Garden can serve you. Each month we will explore a different topic!
-
BIODYNAMICS: SEEING THE WORLD ANEW
PART 1 - Foundations of Biodynamics with Jared Minori
Saturday, August 9th | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
True Nature Peace GardenTwo part series - Learn the basics of the biodynamic calendar and how to apply its wisdom to your garden or farm!
This first class introduces the foundational principles of biodynamic agriculture, exploring how cosmic rhythms, elemental forces, and plant intelligence shape life on Earth.
We'll engage in hands-on observation practices to sharpen your awareness of the living world. This is a beautiful practice in land stewardship, reciprocity, and how to more deeply connect to the natural world around you.
-
WILD WORDS WHIPSER
A Whimsical Garden Writing Ritual with Jess Barnum
Thursday, August 14th | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
True Nature Peace GardenPlants are sacred muses. Join us for one, two, or all three classes in this summer series of storytelling & journaling. Learn a medley of wordplay and writing strategies to empower your relationship with the collective Oneness, Mother Earth, the elements, your blueprint soul self, and healing.
-
FIELD TO VASE
Seasonal Floral Arranging with Vanessa Meredith
Wednesday, August 20th | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
True Nature Peace GardenCome spend the evening in the Peace Garden learning the ins and outs of floral design with flower farmer/owner of Modern West Floral Co., Vanessa Gilbert Meredith.
All fresh florals will be provided by Modern West Floral Co and each student is asked to bring their own vessel.
-
BIODYNAMICS: SOIL AMENDMENTS OF THE FUTURE
PART 2 - Biodynamic Preparations: Soil Amendments of the Future with Jared Minori
Saturday, September 6th | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
True Nature Peace GardenExplore agriculture and the biodynamic preparations through both a scientific and spiritual lens. From the decomposition of herbs in animal organs to the dynamics of structured water and vortex stirring, this class will explain the 'why' and 'how' of using the biodynamic preparations in your gardens and farms.
If you missed the first class, no worries! We will begin with a Brief History of Biodynamcis, and short recap of part 1.