Nature Therapy

DATES | April 7 – May 12
AGES | 18 and up
TIME | 6-week series | Tuesdays: April 7 – May 12 | 5:30 - 7:00 PM
FEE | Members $175 | Non-members $225
Advance registration and payment are required.

Nature Informed Mental Health and Wellbeing - Beneficial for all adults, this 6-week program integrates nature’s connection with mindfulness and other resiliency practices to assist people in regulating stress, anxiety, depression, and pain. Participants will learn techniques such as guided relaxation, breathing exercises, and forest bathing that can become lifelong practices for wellness. Held in our gardens, this class combines therapeutic group conversations with time for personal reflections. We will explore nature’s role in stress reduction, a healthy lifestyle, and greater resiliency through intentional connection and relationship with the natural world.

This class is led by various mental health professionals from The Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative and the Center for Nature Informed Therapy. CMHC Team - Dedicated Experts in Mental Health & Therapy Services

Yoga in Our Gardens

Meet Marcy Kelly, a retired pharmacist turned yogi, and founder of Seasoned Life Yoga LLC. Marcy is dedicated to inspiring a positive mind-body connection through Meditation, Restorative, Gentle and Chair Yoga, and guiding Yoga Nidra. Her mantra is "Aging gracefully, one breath at a time." With her years of experience and her passion for yoga, Marcy brings a unique perspective to her teaching. She believes that yoga can help people of all ages and abilities to find peace and relaxation, and to live a healthy, joyful life.

Marcy loves practicing yoga outdoors in nature, where she can connect with the earth and experience the peace that comes with meditative yoga practices. She also leads yoga hikes, book discussions, and enjoys writing, sipping tea, and laughing with family and friends.

Sunset Gentle Meditative Yoga with Marcy Kelly

Join us in the Iris Garden, as the sun sinks down, to inspire a positive mind-body connection. This mat-based class is suitable for all skill levels and is a great way to connect with nature while improving your physical and mental well-being. Please bring a yoga mat, beach towel, and water.

DATES & TIME | Vary per program – See dates and times in descriptions below
FEE | $12 Members | $34 Non-members | Member child FREE (Family Membership and above)| $9 Non-member child
REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Fee includes admission to the Gardens for the day. All sales are final. Check-in at the Admissions Gatehouse. Liability waivers must be signed upon arrival. Please arrive early for check-in.

Gentle Meditative Yoga in the Gardens with Marcy Kelly

We invite you to join us in the Iris Garden, surrounded by the beauty of nature, to experience a delightful outdoor meditative yoga practice that will inspire a positive mind-body connection. This mat-based class is suitable for all skill levels and is a great way to connect with nature while improving your physical and mental well-being. Please bring a yoga mat, beach towel, and water.

Family Yoga with Marcy Kelly

This class is perfect for adults and their special little nature lovers. In this class, together you will move, breathe, and enjoy the beauty of nature in the Iris Garden. With joyful movement, this practice is designed to inspire a positive mind-body connection, and ripple peace into your family’s life. Please bring a yoga mat for each participant.