Healing Gardens, now in its 20th year, opens for season May 12
Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens at Stone Hill Farm off Dean Street in St. Charles, will open its 2025 season on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12. The hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The mosquito-free gardens are open to the public on set dates for the purpose of enjoying the natural wooded setting and perennial gardens.
Admission cost is $5 per person and $10 per family. Call for discounted group rates. In solidarity and to honor the journey, cancer survivors are free. Donations of time or money for upkeep are welcome. Healing Gardens is cultivated and hosted by Deborah Marqui, owner of Stone Hill Farm with her husband Buzz, Marqui.
In addition to the scheduled Sunday openings, Healing Gardens will be available for individuals and groups to visit anytime. Please text (preferable) (630) 740-2597 or call (leave a message) to make arrangements for your visit. There is no charge, for individual visits but a donation would be appreciated.
They are planning to dig clumps of perennials for the annual sale on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the gardens, 37W249 Dean St. in St. Charles.
The plants for sale will be listed at www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.
Deborah Marqui is cancer-free from breast cancer since 2002, and experienced remission from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma since 1996. However, in 2023, she received a diagnosis that there was a recurrence of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Though this certainly changes the landscape of this season in her life, her passion for the gardens remains steadfast. Her mission: to provide a safe, quiet place to experience the sacred through wooded paths and perennial gardens. They welcome all, honoring each person’s faith tradition.
Visiting individuals or small groups are welcome to do as they please. No activity is required or requested. Deborah leads day retreats, hosts Silent Saturday Mornings, and is a commissioned presenter of Centering Prayer. She is the author of “From the Fire Into the Garden: A Healing Journey.” For more information call 630-740-2597 or visit www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com