a practical two day "how to do it" workshop

Part 1

The morning will include both lecture and experiential exercises. We will learn how to identify the healing qualities of the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden both   in the individual plants and the landscape design. ( note that the workshop can be done in any beautiful garden ) This workshop will show you how to enhance your healing potential using the model of "Plant Spirit Medicine". Plant Spirit Medicine is a Native American version of what is known as Qi Gong in the East. Participants should already have a basic knowledge of gardening and be working on their own self healing.

Part 2

Building on concepts learned in Part 1, this class will tailor participants personal healing styles to creating their own garden spaces. Learning about our individual preferences for various plants and garden designs will be emphasized. Focusing on those trends maximizes the power of the inner healer. Bonsai style pruning will be demonstrated.