EcoSanctuary Gardens

The Heart of This Initiative

In a world facing ecological collapse, food insecurity, and rising disconnection, many people are longing to return to the land — not only to survive, but to heal.

EcoSanctuary Gardens creates sacred, trauma-informed growing spaces that serve as both food-producing ecosystems and emotional restoration sites for those rebuilding their lives.

What the Gardens Offer

• ✔️ Purpose-built sanctuary gardens for healing and community connection
• ✔️ Trauma-informed land-based therapy and regenerative skill-building
• ✔️ Indigenous knowledge sharing, permaculture design, and seasonal ceremony
• ✔️ Food-growing education for families, youth, and participants in recovery
• ✔️ Herbal medicine, seed-saving, and sustainable living pathways

Who These Gardens Support

• ✔️ Individuals healing from trauma, homelessness, or addiction
• ✔️ Youth needing mentorship, grounding, and purpose
• ✔️ Women rebuilding after domestic violence
• ✔️ Participants in other TUWC programs (Hearth to Home, Bridge of Belonging, etc.)
• ✔️ Elders sharing wisdom and cultural stewardship

Community & Ecological Impact

• 🌱 Local organic food production for villages and partner programs
• 🌿 Biodiversity restoration through native plants & pollinator habitats
• 🌸 Mental health benefits through nature connection & seasonal rhythms
• 🌍 Regenerative education for youth and families
• 💚 A long-term reduction in food insecurity and community isolation

Funding the Living Legacy

• Land Agreements & Garden Infrastructure: $120,000+
• Raised Beds, Irrigation & Water Systems: $85,000
• Garden Guides, Mentors & Program Staff: $150,000
• Seeds, Trees, Herbs & Perennial Crops: $45,000
• Community Workshops & Seasonal Events: $35,000

Total Prelaunch Vision: $435,000 AUD

Suggested Donation Tiers

• $50 – Provide seeds and seedlings for one participant
• $250 – Sponsor tools, gloves, and soil materials
• $1,200 – Fund a full regenerative workshop series
• $10,000 – Establish a new garden zone or healing circle
• $50,000+ – Sponsor an entire EcoSanctuary site

Help Us Cultivate Sacred Ground

Every seed planted becomes a future story of resilience. Every tree becomes a living legacy. Every garden becomes a sanctuary for those finding their way home to themselves.