Sacred Roots Farm offers a purposefully designed residence on a sustainable working farm to support sexually exploited and trafficked women and their children in finding trust, healing, and hope as envisioned by God. Participants gain self reliance and independence through paid labor on the farm, learning essential skills such as budgeting, daily chores, and social understanding.

Our goal is to provide outdoor places of healing for women and children who have escaped sex trafficking. This project delegates pasture land to improve self-sufficiency, creates a layered garden to teach participants about tranquility and growth, provides a chapel garden for spiritual connection, and crates nature trails to encourage independence.

To create the most pertinent design, our team researched the impacts of landscape design elements on those who suffer with PTSD. We found that enclosed spaces, select aromatics, and cool colors were key elements of crafting a healing space.