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Onsite appreciation station

The Appreciation Plant Bar

A tactile, drop-in experience for your next employee appreciation day. I set up a "potting bar" where your team takes a break, picks a plant and pot, and leaves with a plant for their workspace.

A collage of plant bar moments: potted houseplants and stacked terracotta pots on shelves, two women smiling while arranging plants, and a 'Pottery by Local Artists' display with a potted prayer plant and a plant care card

Why it works

No pressure, high reward

Unlike a workshop, there's no set start time. Employees come through at their own pace during a window.

Personalized gifts

Each person chooses the plant that speaks to them and a pot that fits their style. You can also customize options for your team, your brand, or your goals.

Space for conversation

The bar becomes a natural gathering point. People compare plants and share tips while I help them pot up their new desk-mate.

The details

Format
Drop-in 'buffet-style' station with Katie on-site to facilitate and pot plants.
Group size
Scalable from 20 to 500+ employees.
What you provide
6-foot tables and a high-traffic location.
What I bring
Curated plants, a variety of pots, soil, decorative amendments, and tools.
Cleanup
I handle setup and full cleanup. Your space stays as I found it.

Loved by teams

"Rooted in Respite provided a phenomenal experience for our team. The session was perfectly paced and truly felt like a break from the work day."
Syd
"A perfect way to reconnect with colleagues without the pressure of forced networking. We just made beautiful things together."
Katie
"The Art of Noticing lunch and learn was exactly what our department needed. It gave us practical tools for stress that we actually use."
Jessica

Bring the bar to your office

Plant bars are customizable to your headcount and budget. Reach out and I'll send a simple menu of options.

Email katie@rootedinrespite.com
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