The Quiet Garden Movement fosters the provision of garden space intentionally set aside for sanctuary, refreshment and solitude, and is now encouraging these tranquil spaces of natural beauty in organisational settings, such as schools, prisons and hospitals. They will provide opportunity for stillness, refreshment and spiritual reflection for staff or client usage. 

Within our communities, the design of buildings, the lack of diversity in structure and form, the lack of access to green space, and high noise levels can have an adverse effect on mental health. They contribute to feelings of insecurity (i.e., fear about safety), social isolation and stress...

Canadian Review Committee, Our Environment, Our Health 

The Movement welcomes links with others who share the inner search for wholeness, natural beauty and stillness, and who are open to dialogue to deepen our common purpose. Any institution wishing to be linked formally with the Movement through the establishment of a Quiet Garden may receive Associate status.