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Driven by curiosity and tailored care, this space will be designed for the one-and-only you, just as you are. Let’s dive in to the world of somatic sanctuaries!
The Somatic Sanctuary
A Somatic Sanctuary is an outdoor space intentionally designed to heal, ground, and regulate through tactile interaction. This type of garden is curated to be felt and experienced by your body, as well as simply enjoyed for looks.
Its a well-know fact that stopping to smell the flowers lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and heart rate. That’s due to the fascinating way VOC's(volatile organic compounds a.k.a. the good smells) head directly to our limbic system, bypassing our thinking-brain. So we feel the smell, before we can even think about it!
Our touch and sight senses settle on the smooth, soft leaves and delicate stems of a plant like this Epimedium. This can settle over-thinking as our nervous system takes in predictable, but intricate information.
Taste is a fun way to deepen your connection to plants. In fact, there is a well of folk herbalism lore that we could dive into, but we’ll keep it simple for now. Tasting pulls us into our bodies and out of our minds. You can start small with growing some of your own kitchen herbs. Never eat a plant you can’t identify.
Sound- whether its the rustling of tree leaves, the tweet of a bird visitor, or a wind chime- gives our minds an anchor to focus on. Natures sounds can help our bodies attune to the safe and supportive qualities of our environment.
Our Offerings
Somatic Sanctuary Design - starting at $2,500
For the folks struggling with overwhelm or curious about relating to their plants at a deeper level.
A 90 minute on-site visit to assess your landscape conditions, sensory/gardening needs, and your level of involvement
Final product: a comprehensive Bespoke Garden Design, including a sensory map, and plant sourcing list
Horticultural Consulting - $350
For the DIY Gardener who wants to dig deeper.
A 90 minute on-site visit to assess your landscape conditions, sensory/gardening needs, and your level of desired involvement
Final product: a Garden Design Blueprint which includes two pages of plant suggestions tailored to your site and personal needs. In this blueprint I’ll also offer some succinct somatosensory tips for interacting with your plants.
The Garden Embodiment Session - $95
A 45 minute on-site visit where we tour your space, verbally mapping out how to interact with your plants or how to expand your sanctuary.
Convert this experience into a personal Somatic Nature Immersion ($110), where we work 1-on-1 as I guide you in engaging with nearby plants not just as botanical specimens, but as living companions teeming with power to regulate and restore.
Group Plant Walks - starting at $45
A 60 minute group experience similar to the Somatic Nature Immersion, held at various locations throughout the sunlit seasons. Head on over to Moonbeam Gardens’ Substack to stay in the loop and get your ticket.
Our Work
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We add to our portfolio as time allows, but we prioritize our client needs. Thanks for understanding that we’re doing our best to give you a peek into what our design work looks like. We’re always happy to answer questions to provide more clarity.
Let’s connect!
Ready to refresh and awaken into a dreamscape of your own? We’re so excited to get to know you!