The Gardens of Hope is a therapeutic horticulture environment where people of all ages, especially those with special needs can connect with nature and receive hands-on education about plants and animals that can heal mind, body and spirit.
We build unique partnerships, affiliations and community engagements to support these programs.
Community Gardening in Action
🌱 Garden Tours
Thank You for Believing in the Mission and Vision of the Gardens of Hope!
Come to the Gardens and get grounded in nature! Enjoy the trees, plants, flowers, herbs, stream and animals that vibrate with life.
We invite everyone to visit the gardens and schedule a tour:
- Individuals
- Families
- Churches
- Homeschool/Independent & Enrichment Learning Groups
- Public/Private Schools
- Special Needs Groups
- Veteran Groups
- Wellness Advocates
💚 Eco-Therapy
The Eco-therapy Program incorporates nature-based activities and surroundings into the therapy sessions to nurture mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
The unique environment that the gardens provide, inspired the development community partnerships
- Perris Behavioral Health Clinic Eco-therapy Program under the Riverside University Health System (RUHS). Starting in January 2024, Clinic therapists began conducting their therapy sessions in the Gardens.
🤝 Pathways for Adult Living Skills (PALS)
Gardens of Hope provides hands-on gardening experience that is known to be effective in teaching essential life skills.
The Perris Union High School District (PUHSD) utilizes Gardens of Hope for its Pathways to Adult Life Skills (PALS) Program for disabled students ages 18 – 22 who are transitioning from high school to the next phase of their lives. July 2023, Grant Bennet, Superintendent of the PUHSD, presented Joe and Liz Grumbine with a plaque, honoring their exceptional dedication and invaluable contributions to the success of the PALS Program.
🤝 Micro-Greens
Gardens of Hope Micro-greens Workshop is a comprehensive program that empowers everyone through the cultivation of micro-greens. Micro-greens are nutrient-dense, relatively simple to grow, and a viable source of income.
Participants gain hands-on experience in the entire process of micro-green production—from seed selection and planting to harvesting and marketing.
The training emphasizes sustainable farming practices and provides veterans with the skills needed to produce high-quality micro-greens that may be sold to local restaurants, farmers’ markets, and community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs.
🤝Wellness & Fitness
The Gardens of Hope welcomes partnerships with individuals and entities that offer products and services in alignment with natural healing, expertise, guidance through non invasive mind, body and spirit therapies, and protocols.
We invite you to partner with us on events:
- Yoga and Sound Healing
- Wellness Coaching
- Self-care Therapy
- Wellness Expo
🤝 Retreats
The Gardens of Hope is more than a garden—
It’s a regenerative sanctuary built by the hands of dreamers, doers, warriors, and healers.
We invite you to contact us about:
- Sacred Ceremonial Connections
- Family Reunions
- Community Building
- Corporate Team Building
🤝 Volunteer Days
The Gardens of Hope is more than a garden—nothing blossoms alone.
It’s a regenerative sanctuary built by the hands of dreamers, doers, warriors, and healers.
We invite you to:
- Donate time, materials or equipment
- Volunteer your skills
- Be a Helping Hand
🤝 Veterans
The Gardens of Hope is more than a garden—
It’s a regenerative sanctuary built by the hands of dreamers, doers, warriors, and healers.
We invite you to:
- Sacred Ceremonial Connections
- Day Spa Relaxation Sessions
🤝 Homeschool
The Gardens of Hope is more than a garden—
It’s a regenerative sanctuary built by the hands of dreamers, doers, warriors, and healers.
We invite you to:
Sponsor a section of the garden
Donate materials or equipment
Volunteer your skills
Or simply share our story.
