Plants and Trees for healing and wellbeing. Getting the most from our plants and trees. A time to rest with nature. – Danielle Stevenson & Michael Dillon
WorkshopIn this time of eco- awareness and challenges to our environment at so many levels, we take a moment in time to see the true benefit of plants all around us. We will look at indoor plants and trees outdoors as resources for physical, spiritual and psychological well-being.
We will explore;
- Characteristics of indoor plants and the importance of trees in a garden.
- The healing qualities of indoor plants and herbs.
- How through mindful visualisation exercises and physical contact with plants and trees we can use them for healing, self-care, nurture, growth, spiritual connection and wellness in our lives. True friends.
Mass is not included as part of this retreat, but we will celebrate an optional Liturgy of the Word with Communion on Sunday 17th .
Bring a rainproof coat, a pair of boots.
Open to all.
Facilitators: Danielle Stevenson and Michael Dillon
Danielle Stevenson – Botany Dip, Horticulture Dip, Gardening and Landscape Design Dip
Danielle is senior horticulturist at Arboretum Home and Garden Centre.
Passionate, self-taught Horticulturist specialising in houseplants.
After spending 4 decades in the hospitality industry, Danielle began distance learning 3 years ago, gaining several diplomas in the discipline of Horticulture and is now an integral team member in the flagship Arboretum Home and Garden Centre in Leighlinbridge, Carlow.
Not only does Danielle oversee the extensive houseplant department, she has organised a unique and successful houseplant event in 2025 and is a mentor to other team members in the Carlow and Dublin city outlet.
Danielle has a keen interest in nature and how it relates to our mental and physical health, as well as travelling to experience other cultures.
Michael Dillon, is the Director at Ballyvaloo, he is a psychotherapist by training with specialist training in Trauma work and is a certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist. In the past he has worked with the MEND programme (Domestic Violence Intervention Programme in the South East) for over 10 years, as a therapist with the HSE in Counselling in Primary Care (CIPC) ,the Self Harm Intervention Programme (SHIP) and in counselling management.
He has a life long interest in spirituality. He has degrees in theology, arts and postgraduate qualifications in psychotherapy and management.