Our Mission was to take an existing courtyard at the Hospital which was a barren play area, with sparse grass and colorless landscape and did not reflect the hospitals vision that every client and co-worker were embraced for their inherent worth and uniqueness, and acknowledged the dignity of each. Our mission also was to create an atmosphere that was welcoming, pleasing to the eye, connected to nature and learning. At the same time our efforts were to support the construction of a recreational field. For the clients.

1. Natchaug Hospital Outreach Project 2010 University of Connecticut Master Gardener Program By Master Gardeners Ron Beaudoin & Ed Sawicki

6. Preparation of Soils

9. Recreational Area Before & After

10. Perennial Court Yard Garden Before and After

11. Raised Garden Beds Before & After

12. Enticing Wildlife with a fountain seems to work:

15. Journey House Projects

16. Adult Courtyard

17. Main Entrance Courtyard

18. Master Gardener Outreach Team & Hospital Volunteers