Therapeutic Garden 2
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Insights and Solutions
The Therapeutic Garden is an easily accessible outdoor healing garden that encourages independence and interaction with nature. Connecting patients, staff, and visitors with natural light, fresh air, and nature helps to nurture healing, provide moments of respite, and establish a healthy mind-body balance.
- Parc Vue benches positioned at the edges of the garden face a collection of bird houses and hummingbird feeders to create an intimate connection with nature. Bench arms assist patients and elderly in rising from seated positions.
- Larkspur planters provide a place for cultivating herbs at an accessible height for wheelchair access.
- Solstice umbrellas, Catena chairs, and Catena tables offer a shaded place to socialize.
- MultipliCITY path lighting defines primary walking paths at each edge of the garden.
- MultipliCITY litters provide attractive options to conceal and recycle waste.
- A water element near the seating area aids in the creation of a tranquil, calming setting.
- Planting beds are interspersed between bench seating and walking paths at the center of the garden.