Having worked with 100+ diverse communities nationwide for 25 years, Nature Sacred has honed a process for creating transformative green spaces, what we call Sacred Places. The creation of these spaces, intended for healing and unity, are governed by two core beliefs…
How to design a Sacred Place that reflects and welcomes your community in truly authentic, meaningful ways — while helping people tap into the healing powers of nature? It takes a healthy balance of collaboration, expertise and, of course, science.
While the ethos and guiding principles are the same for all Sacred Places, the ways we support, engage and serve distinct populations vary greatly. The guidance we would lend a community to create a healing green space in a distressed, urban neighborhood is strikingly different from that of a hospital or educational institution, for example.
We offer a replicable, evidence-based model, inspiration and experience for communities to run away with. Customize. Reimagine. Interpret as their own—reflective of their story, place and culture.
Over the last 25 years, we’ve assembled a trove of information to guide you along on your Sacred Place journey. Peruse, pilfer or pluck whatever you need from the resources below — it’s all hand-crafted for you.