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Located along the lakeshore of the beautiful lake Michigan
Your GPS will find us at 4983 M-35, Menominee, MI
(Please remember to call ahead to schedule your visit, so any current guests relaxing experience is not interrupted by unexpected visitors.)
At Raven Wood Gardens, we are dedicated to improving the lives of veterans, caregivers, and emergency response individuals through various programs and services. Our website is designed to be a hub of information about our organization, our mission, and how you can get involved. We invite you to explore and learn more about the work we do, and how you can help us make a difference. We provide free garden therapy, caregiver retreats, tours, projects, and events. All designed to evoke a sense of comradery and community.
All services provided are by appointment only and free to veterans.
Non - veterans: Event prices are listed. Please make a donation of $15.00 to participate in Raven Wood tours.
Craig and Lou Anne Bates join Elizabeth and Tia to talk about veteran care at Raven Wood Gardens. June 10, 2024
Raven Wood Gardens INC is a purposeful and sustainable gardening experience using organic gardening techniques. Raven Wood Gardens INC became a 501c3 Non Profit Organization on February 3, 2023.
We always have health and wellness in mind. We use certified non-GMO seeds, natural composting, companion planting, soil probiotics, and beneficial insects, such as soil enriching red worms in our therapeutic gardens.
All weeds are hand picked. No commercial pesticides are ever used. We also have happy chickens!
Lou Anne Bates founded Raven Wood Gardens in 2012 with the support of her husband, Craig. She is a positive, caring individual with a passion for people & projects involving plants, including therapy gardening.
Lou Anne’s husband, Craig Bates, is the owner and founder of Smart Choice Lawn Care in Menominee, Michigan. Craig is an Army Veteran. He is in charge of maintaining the grounds, and finds gardening therapeutic.
Do you have a need to get outside and be in the fresh air? Do you want to dig your fingers in the dirt and have some garden therapy time? Occasionally we have need for a volunteer or two in our gardens.
Please send us a message with a comment or question!
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