Reconnect, create, and grow—both inside and out.

When: Various Fridays in May and June

Where: Portland Office, Address shared with RSVP

Suggested donation: $10 per session (or what you can afford). No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

To RSVP or learn more: Email Genevievel@liberationinstitute.org

This group offers a gentle, hands-on space to explore creativity, mindfulness, and emotional well-being through plant-based crafts. Guided by Liberation Institute’s Genevieve Layman, a horticultural therapist and award winning author, each session weaves together simple plant projects with opportunities for reflection, grounding, and connection.

Working with soil, plants, and natural materials can support nervous system regulation, reduce stress, and foster a deeper sense of presence. No prior gardening or artistic experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and engage with the process.

Whether you’re seeking calm, community, or a new way to care for yourself, this group invites you to slow down and nurture something meaningful.

About the Facilitator: Genevieve Layman is a therapist trainee supervised by Elizabeth Hoke, License #1440. She brings a multidisciplinary, heart-centered approach to her work, shaped by her background as a horticultural therapist, award-winning author of the book Gather & Make, and longtime student of Nonviolent Communication. Genevieve is currently completing training in Somatic Experiencing, with a focus on nervous system awareness, embodiment, and trauma-informed care. Genevieve especially enjoys facilitating groups, where participants can experience belonging, connection, and relational healing in real time with real people. Her work is informed by a deep relationship with the natural world and a belief in the wisdom of the body, mutual empathy, and the healing potential of authentic human connection.