Team-building plant workshop
Uniquely Rooted
A hands-on session where your group learns to notice what makes each plant different and connects those differences back to the team. Everyone leaves with a mixed planter. A low-pressure experience that works for offices, troops, and friend groups alike.
Why it works
Noticing, not competing
The session starts with observing plants. Each one is different and each one belongs. That becomes the metaphor for the team.
Hands-on and shared
Participants work together to arrange a mixed planter. The final pot holds multiple plants, chosen to represent the individuals in the group.
A gift with meaning
Everyone takes home their own planter with care instructions. The plant becomes a reminder of the conversation long after the event.
The details
- Format
- 60–90 minute in-person workshop. I guide the group through observing, choosing, and potting together.
- Group size
- Minimum 4, up to 20 participants. Larger groups can run in consecutive sessions.
- What you provide
- A table and chairs for each participant. A sink nearby is helpful but not required.
- What I bring
- A curated mix of plants, pots, soil, tools, and a take-home care card for each person.
- Who it's for
- Companies, Girl Scout troops, nonprofits, book clubs, or any group that wants a low-pressure shared experience.
- Customization
- I can tie the reflection prompts to your team values, seasonal theme, or event goal.
Loved by groups
"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."
"I wasn't sure what to expect from horticultural therapy, but I left feeling so much lighter. Katie's knowledge and presence are calming."
"A perfect way to reconnect with colleagues without the pressure of forced networking. We just made beautiful things together."
Request this for your group
Tell me about your team, your dates, and what you're hoping the group takes away. I'll come back with availability and a simple proposal.