Healing Gardens open Sept. 12
Healing Gardens, a two-acre expanse of woodland and perennial gardens in St. Charles, will hold its next opening date on Sunday, Sept. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Social distancing guidelines will be followed. The gardens are open to the public on set dates for the purpose of enjoying the natural wooded setting and perennial gardens. The 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 always 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.
"Numerous colors of mums are beginning to open along with many varied summer blooms. Flowers feed the soul," said Deborah Marqui. For a small donation visitors can pick their own bouquet of flowers to take home, jars and scissors provided.
The Sept. 12 opening will offer an optional outdoor "Yoga in the Garden" class from 1 to 2 p.m., taught by Nancy May. Go to www.yogafromtheheart.org or call (815) 319-3500 to register.
Due to the stress of the pandemic, for the 2021 season, Healing Gardens will be made available for individuals to visit during the week along with the scheduled Sunday openings. Please text (preferable) (630) 740-2597 or call (leave a message) to make arrangements for your visit. There is no charge, but a donation would be appreciated
Healing Gardens at Stone Hill Farm is two acres of perennial gardens in a beautiful, wooded setting in St. Charles. For a small fee, the gardens are open to the public on the second Sunday of each month from May through October. Cancer survivors are free. Donations of time or money for upkeep are appreciated. Groups are welcome to schedule and reserve special days to visit the gardens all year round. Healing Gardens are also available to rent for the day. Stone Hill Farm is located at 37W249 Dean St. For information, call (630) 740-2597 or visit www.healinggardensatstonehillfarm.com.