Welcome To The Listening Garden
A peaceful, open space where everyone is welcome to pause, reflect, and be heard. We are a charity in development (application pending with the Charity Commission), dedicated to supporting mental wellbeing and reducing loneliness in Hampshire and surrounding areas. While our garden is still in development, we have provided a glimpse of the serene and welcoming space we aspire to create below.
Our Mission
- Relieve loneliness and distress by offering a safe, welcoming environment.
- Promote mental and emotional wellbeing through gardens, mindful spaces, and trained volunteers.
- Build community by encouraging connection, volunteering, and shared experiences.
Our Garden Vision
While The Listening Garden is still in development, here’s a glimpse of the serene, welcoming space we hope to create in Hampshire.
Spring Garden
A vibrant display of daffodils, tulips, and alliums that signal the joy of spring and the awakening of the garden.
Summer Garden
Colourful perennials designed to support birds, bees, and other wildlife, creating a lively, sensory-rich space in the warmer months.
Water Garden
Shallow ponds, water features, ferns, and grasses, with shaded spots beneath acers—a haven for quiet reflection and gentle observation of nature.
Fruit & Veg Garden
A working garden with greenhouses, fruit trees, and vegetables. A space to engage with the rhythms of the seasons and the pleasure of growing food.
Seating & Walkways
Wide, accessible paths and plenty of seating, including covered areas and quiet nooks for those who prefer to walk, talk, or pause in reflection.
Refreshments
Eventually, visitors will be able to enjoy refreshments on-site, adding to the sense of community and relaxation.
Join us on our journey.
How You Can Help
Donate Towards The Listening Garden
Your contributions help us raise funds to purchase and develop the garden. Every donation, large or small, brings us closer to opening our doors.
Volunteer at The Listening Garden
Join a team of dedicated listeners, gardeners, and counsellors to make a difference. Gain skills, connections, and the satisfaction of supporting your community.
Visit The Listening Garden
Once our garden is ready, come and enjoy mindfulness, nature, or simply a safe space to talk. Planned open days, such as Sundays, will welcome the public, with optional refreshments available.
Why It Matters
People visit for many reasons: coping with bereavement, managing work stress, reducing loneliness, or just enjoying quiet reflection. Everyone is welcome, whether you need someone to listen or simply a moment of calm.
Support Local Wellbeing
If you are a local business, community group, or individual, your support can make a lasting impact. Donations, sponsorships, or volunteering opportunities all help us bring this vision to life.
Our Progress – See How We’re Growing
The Listening Garden is a charity in development, and every step brings us closer to opening our doors. From raising funds to planning mindful garden spaces and training volunteers, progress is being made every day.
Want to see how far we’ve come?
Check out our full progress, milestones, and fundraising achievements here: