As a companion to the white paper, “Practical strategies for providing wellness in outdoor environments,” the gallery provides photographs of outdoor spaces that exemplify recommendations in the paper.

Seabury

Outdoor exercise classes do not need to be limited to tai chi, as shown by a yoga class held on the deck at Seabury. Many types of exercise classes can be performed outdoors. Image courtesy of Seabury in Bloomfield, Connecticut

At Seabury, residents socialize while they tend their gardens. The raised beds raise the plants high enough that residents can sit down while weeding and harvesting. Tables, chairs and a sunshade promote conversation outdoors. Image courtesy of Seabury in Bloomfield, Connecticut

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