Werner & Helga Höing Tranquility Garden Fund

It is deeply ingrained in all of us to thrive in a natural environment as nature provides a sense of calm and serenity that is not found in many other places. That's why Werner & Helga Höing established the Werner & Helga Höing Tranquility Garden Fund, dedicated to the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and horticultural therapy activities in the gardens present on Peace Arch Hospital's site. Studies have shown that therapeutic horticulture programs help to reduce patient anxiety, improve cognitive function, and boost happiness in long-term care residents. Peace Arch Hospital’s gardens are adorned with a diverse array of plants and flowers, offering solace and comfort to those facing terminal and life-limiting conditions.

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Tranquility Garden Statistics

45%: more engagement in daily activities for residents in horticultural therapy programs

30%: less stress for medical staff with access to gardens

95%: of patients, families, and staff report better mood after time in healing gardens

50%: of patients in care said gardens gave them a stronger sense of purpose

15: minutes in nature can reset mental fatigue during a medical staff's shift*

*all statistics from rootinnature.ca

Because healing doesn’t only happen indoors.

Integrate gardens into patient care and staff wellness
Reduce stress and improve well-being through access to nature and horticultural therapy
Offer peaceful outdoor spaces for reflection

Support staff wellness and burnout reduction through restorative green spaces
Expand access to horticultural therapy and nature-based care
Create inclusive, accessible gardens for all ages and abilities

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The garden has become a vital space for patients and their families. Whether they’re enjoying spring daffodils from their bedside, watching hummingbirds at our feeders, or finding a quiet moment of peace among the plants, it’s a sensory-rich haven where emotions can be released and people can relax. It offers gentle distraction during challenging times, and we are so grateful to Werner & Helga Höing for their generous support.
Caroline Les, Therapeutic Horticulturist at the Werner & Helga Höing Tranquility Garden.