Garden Oasis is a volunteer-led project launched by creative collective Rockaway Summer in the backyard of the Rockaway Summer House. It was designed to provide a quiet healing natural space for the Rockaway peninsula to enjoy, and a peaceful setting for art projects, community events and health & wellness initiatives. The garden is open to the general public twice a week, with periodical educational workshops led by members and community leaders with experience and knowledge. Project agenda includes: bio-sustainable gardening; herbal medicine instruction & practices; nutrition & cooking (including vegetarian, vegan, paleo and gluten-free meals); ecology-based philosophy & practices; energy & vibrational healing instruction & practices (including yoga & meditation)
A contemplative garden that incorporates humane/spiritual values with bio-sustainable, herbal and self-reliant practices, Garden Oasis provides a caring eco-friendly community experience. All produce in excess will be offered freely in scheduled food give-aways for our neighbors that we will announce ahead of time.
Garden Oasis is a member of ERGC (East Rockaway Growing Coalition), along with Edgemere Farm, Youth Task Force Garden, Beach 41st Street Garden(NYCHA), and Seagirt Garden.
OPENING TIMES:
We will be open to the public from July to October, every Wednesday and Sunday from 4pm-8pm.
LOCATION:
504 Beach 68th Street (Entrance on Thursby Avenue, next to garage).
FOR MORE INFO:
Email: rockawaysummer@gmail.com
