Garden Retreat
The Garden Retreat is an annual event at GFS dedicated to self-exploration and wellness! Whether you’re looking to relax, recharge, or discover new ways to nurture your mind and body, this event has something for you. Experience a variety of activities including nature walks, yoga, Tai Chi, art-making, and more—all designed to support your personal wellness journey. The event is open to all ages and fitness levels, and tickets includes full access to workshops plus a soothing sound bath to close the day.
The Garden Retreat is supported, in part, by Joyce and Stephen Shueh.
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING
“What if doctors could prescribe museum and garden visits, and movement or arts classes?” Along with our colleagues in the field, we at GFS have also been exploring this premise. There is a myriad of research on this model, both internationally, in the States.
In 2025, GFS launched pilot for referrals for prescription for visits to GFS working with Penn Medicine Princeton Health. We expanded the program in 2026 to include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton.
Through this program, a healthcare worker prescribes the pass to visit, plus a tool kit to utilize during the visit such as activity guide to explore the park and find particular sculptures, prompts on particular walking routes with highlighted art works or a guided meditation with map of quiet secluded spots to sit. 90-day passes will be distributed via GFS’ program partners so that each patient (plus a guest) can participate in unlimited visits to GFS and attend up to three classes during the period.
In 2027, GFS will further expand this program through the introduction of additional healthcare and community health partners, to include uninsured and underinsured participants. We will also engage with other community partners and higher education institutions to position GFS as an integrated community health resource for restorative arts experiences.
The Prescription to Arts, Nature and Wellbeing at GFS – A Social Prescribing Program Pilot at Grounds For Sculpture, in partnership with Penn Medicine Princeton Health and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, is supported, in part, by The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. Support is provided by Knowledge Without Borders. Additional support is provided by Joshua Harr Shane Foundation.
