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.
- “Socially Distant” guided orientation (masks required)
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 2022-2023 Program is sponsored in part by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation.
Sessions and Dates
Participants may choose their meeting day/time preference from either:
- WEDNESDAY meetings: ONLINE only
- SATURDAY meetings: IN-PERSON only
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- Mornings (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
- Afternoons (1:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
Fall 2022 | Wednesdays (Online Only) | Saturdays (In-Person Only) |
Orientation in garden | September 28 (9-10 am) | October 1 (9-10 am) |
Meeting 1 | October 5 | October 8 |
Meeting 2 | November 2 | November 5 |
Meeting 3 | December 7 | December 10 |
Winter 2023 | Wednesdays (Online Only) | Saturdays (In-Person Only) |
Orientation in garden | January 18 (9-10 am) | January 21 (9-10 am) |
Meeting 1 | January 25 | January 28 |
Meeting 2 | February 22 | February 25 |
Meeting 3 | March 29 | April 1 |
Any questions or concerns please email the Project Coordinator at morikamistroll@pbcgov.org.