The Stroll for Well-Being Therapeutic Garden Walking program allows for participants to immerse themselves in the natural beauty, peace and serenity of the gardens.
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Therapeutic Garden Walking Program
Morikami’s FREE Stress Reducing Therapeutic Walking Program
The benefits of therapeutic garden walks:
- Reduced feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fear and loneliness
- Greater feelings of acceptance, optimism and joy
Participants will receive*:
- A 1-year COMPLIMENTARY “dual” membership upon program completion (see application for details)
- Guided journal
- 3 online group meetings with facilitator (computer/phone + internet required to participate). Participants are encouraged to walk the gardens on their own time during museum hours.
Dr. Ruth McCaffrey, Professor of the College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University helped establish this transformative program at Morikami. A hand-selected qualified facilitator will lead participants through themed walks and journal writing to encourage reflection, and ultimately, personal well-being.
The Stroll for Well-Being 2023-2024 Program is sponsored in part by Marilyn Rothstein and Taggart Bradley and Agnes LLC.
Sessions and Dates
Participants may choose their meeting day/time preference from either:
- WEDNESDAY meetings: ONLINE only (Excluding Orientation)
- SATURDAY meetings: IN-PERSON only
Wednesday Group | Date | Time |
Orientation – In Garden | January 10th | 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
Meeting 1 – Online | January 17th | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Meeting 2 – Online | February 21st | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Meeting 3 – Online | March 20th | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Saturday Morning Group | Date | Time |
Orientation & Meeting 1 | January 20th | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Meeting 2 | February 24th | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Meeting 3 | March 23rd | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Saturday Afternoon Group | Date | Time |
Orientation & Meeting 1 | January 20th | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
Meeting 2 | February 24th | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Meeting 3 | March 23rd | 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
Any questions or concerns please email the Project Coordinator at morikamistroll@pbc.gov.