YARA AVERY'S APPROACH
Yara Avery offers an organic, whole-system approach that supports both the land and the individual or family in a symbiotic relationship. By tending to the land, pollinators, and our bodies, we embrace the belief that "We are one with the Earth and Sky." When we tend the Earth, we tend ourselves, and through this mutual care, we heal together.
Symbiotic Learning & Thriving
Through this approach, we view our journey through a holistic lens, emphasizing innate wholeness, goodness, and growing awareness. We foster connection, support, and thriving by:
INTEGRATION
Integrating permaculture, biodynamic farming, and ancient agricultural techniques to regenerate landscapes, from urban plots to large-scale projects, while nurturing our bodies and future generations.
EDUCATION
Offering education, hands-on implementation, and workshops to empower land stewards in creating their own gardens of wholeness.
REGENERATION
Designing and planting with a focus on the needs of future generations, ensuring sustainable food and nourishment for years to come.
PACKAGES
Who Is This for?
Garden lovers longing to cultivate sustainable, regenerative landscapes that nurture life and honor the Earth’s cycles.
Seekers on a path of healing, desiring mentorship that supports the body, mind, and spirit through an embodied, holistic approach.
PAST PROJECTS
Gardens of Wholeness has spearheaded projects across the Pacific Northwest, including the creation of 200 square feet of food and medicine gardens for a local teen residential treatment facility on a 22-acre forested campus. In Port Hadlock, we're developing a community food forest on private land with three residential dwellings, embodying the spirit of "Revillaging." Our legacy project focuses on bringing together multiple generations to live in harmony, reviving the village-centered way of life.
FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Garden of Wholeness?
A Garden of Wholeness is a sacred, intentional space designed to nurture all aspects of your being—body, mind, and spirit. It blends sustainable gardening practices with healing elements, offering a sanctuary where you can connect with nature and yourself in deep, restorative ways.
How do I begin creating my own Garden of Wholeness?
Starting a Garden of Wholeness involves designing your space with mindful intention. We help you select plants, structures, and elements that support healing, abundance, and balance. Whether you have a small urban garden or a larger rural landscape, we’ll guide you in creating a space tailored to your needs and desires.
What types of plants are included in a Garden of Wholeness?
The plants in a Garden of Wholeness are chosen for their healing properties, medicinal uses, and ability to bring peace and harmony. They may include herbs, edible plants, flowers, and trees that support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Can I incorporate sacred rituals or ceremonies in my garden?
Absolutely! Gardens of Wholeness are spaces for connection and ritual. You can incorporate practices like grounding, prayer, meditation, or seasonal ceremonies to deepen your relationship with nature and align with your personal or spiritual path.
How do Gardens of Wholeness support healing?
These gardens create a nurturing environment that encourages personal reflection, emotional release, and physical rejuvenation. Through the natural rhythms of the garden, you can reconnect with the Earth, nourish your spirit, and find balance within.