About TG Tours

Discover the wonderful Therapeutic Gardens of the world.

Join specialists Anna Baker Cresswell and Cath Manuel on a journey of learning and discovery through leading Therapeutic Horticulture organisations and gardens.

Between them, Anna and Cath have over 35 years’ experience of working in and championing Social and Therapeutic Horticulture in the UK and Australia.

Therapeutic Gardening Tours brings their contacts, deep knowledge and experience together to create unique Tours for dedicated professionals who want to learn and experience more of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture, to take these lessons home and apply them in their own countries.

The language of plants and wellbeing is global, and Therapeutic Garden Tours is engaging with communities around the globe to share their gardens and programs with travellers.

Therapeutic Garden Tours are for professionals working in the field of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture or anyone interested in this field.

Each unique bespoke tour includes: visits to leading therapeutic horticulture/horticultural therapy organisations, masterclasses with leading specialists in this field, accommodation, some meals, travel during the tour, entry fees and unique tour merchandise. 

Secure your place now as a TG traveller and gather a deeper understanding of Social and Therapeutic Horticulture worldwide.

Cath had a ten year dream of showcasing therapeutic gardens of the world with other professionals interested in this field.

During a Zoom conversation early in 2024, Cath asked Anna if she would be interested in setting up a tour of worldwide therapeutic gardens, and it was an immediate “Yes, I’m in!”

The premiere tour of England was soon planned and built around Anna’s knowledge and contacts across the UK.

We hope the first trailblazing ‘Travellers’ enjoy this amazing experience and offer their feedback so we can improve every Tour, as we share the wonderful world of therapeutic horticulture and gardens with people from across the globe.

About Us

Cath Manuel

Cath is the founder of Soil to Supper and one of Australia’s leading therapeutic horticulturists.

Cath has many years of experience in the horticulture industry, especially within the field of therapeutic horticulture, and provides programs both online and onsite.

She also delivers unique industry training programs and provides support for people wanting to enjoy a career in Therapeutic Horticulture.

Cath is on air each week on ABC Sunshine Coast radio and presents at many conferences within Australia.

She has a great passion for sharing her knowledge to inspire and support people of all ages and abilities to enjoy gardening for improved health and wellbeing and has a great personal interest in healthy ageing from the garden.

Anna Baker Cresswell

As a proud Northumbrian, Anna has spent the last 2 decades working in the military charity sector following the death of her beloved Mother from Parkinson’s.

A brief flirtation reading Philosophy and History of Art at University College London (UCL) was followed by years of working in racing and polo in Australia.

Anna studied Social & Therapeutic Horticulture at Coventry University before starting a charity in her Mother’s memory to bring Horticultural Therapy to the military in the UK (it had been used by the military in the US since Vietnam) in 2007.

Building on her experiences she subsequently set up HighGround in 2012 to help those with military skills and experience find jobs they like and enjoy in the land-based sector.

Anna’s garden is her pride and joy. When not speaking in public about Horticultural Therapy and the military, she can be found tending her plants and trying to fit more in!

TOUR FAQ’S

Can I contact the organisations for tour information? 

No, this is a private tour. Please contact TG Tours for more information, not the organisations directly.

Can I arrange my own transport to each location?

We have a small, private bus chartered for the tour, so the group will travel together for the whole tour. 

Will we have time to ask questions to the presenters?

Yes, definitely there will be time for questions and conversations with all presenters and at each location.

Is it possible to visit some of the organisations and gardens, but not all?

No, the tour is designed to visit all locations together, and is included in the one cost for everything.

Is there an option to pay off the cost of the tour?

Yes, after the initial deposit is paid there’s a payment plan option available for each tour. You’ll find more information on the booking page.

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