The benefits of therapeutic garden environments have been known since ancient times. People of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can benefit from spending time in a healing garden environment. 

Knight Strategies utilizes Evidence Based Design as the basis for design of therapeutic gardens.  “Evidence-Based Design is the process of basing decisions about the built environment on credible research to achieve the best possible outcomes.” – The Center for Health Design. Therapeutic gardens provide opportunities for social support, sense of control, physical activity and interaction with nature. They have been proven to reduce operating costs and staff turn-over, reduce patient’s length of stay, and increase patient and family satisfaction within healthcare facilities.  Gardens are also being incorporated in school settings to calm, stimulate and educate. Benefits can expand to office settings to relieve workday stress as well as provide a more enjoyable working environment. 

Knight Strategies will work with you to determine the users and goals for your therapeutic garden, prepare conceptual plans and cost estimates for fund raising, and prepare construction plans for your next project.  Let us help you create a long-term investment in health and wellness for your facility, school or office.