The heart behind Christiaan’s Garden.
A husband-and-wife team bringing therapeutic gardening, faith and lasting connection to every client.
Why a garden? Because hope grows.
Christiaan’s Garden provides personalized, therapeutic gardening experiences designed to bring hope, rest and peace to those who feel helpless or hopeless.
We help people cultivate living spaces of serenity and belonging through plants and meaningful connection. Our motto says it best: it’s not just a place to go, it is a place you create.
Named for our son, Christiaan.
Christiaan’s Garden is named after our son, who would be turning 9 on January 31, 2027. We were 21 weeks pregnant and unexpectedly went into labor. He was born that evening, and two hours later he took his last breath.
We have found that gardening helps us both cope and heal, while keeping his memory alive.
Our official launch falls on his birthday, January 31, 2027.
Our heart is with families after loss.
We especially support mothers, fathers and loved ones who have experienced a miscarriage or pregnancy loss, and families navigating the recovery of a baby born prematurely.
These families are at the heart of our mission, and our welcoming, peaceful sessions are open to people of all ages and backgrounds, individually or in groups.
Sown in grace, watered by faith
Not a nursery. Not a landscaper.
We nurture both the person and the plant, and we stay long after planting day.
Clinical nursing compassion
A nurse’s eye for comfort, gentleness and the whole person, in every session.
Adaptive, accessible setups
Physical education expertise and disability-friendly raised beds, for every age and ability.
Formal horticultural training
Real plant knowledge, from soil management to seed starting and care.
Relationships that last
Personal check-ins and continued support long after your first planting session.
Meet the co-founders, rooted in care.
Christiaan’s Garden is co-founded by a husband and wife who combine clinical nursing compassion, adaptive physical education expertise and formal horticultural training.
She brings
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Completing certification in Therapeutic Horticulture
- Mastery Certificates in Soil Management Fundamentals and in Weeds and Lawn Maintenance, Parts 1 and 2 of a 5-part Expert Gardener series
He brings
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education
- Specialized training for working with children with special needs
- Inclusive, adaptive hands-on support in every session
Let’s plant something meaningful together.
Reach out the way that feels easiest. There is no pressure, just a conversation.
