This welcoming space invites visitors to experience the amplifying effects of its natural healing energies and therapeutic gardens. Walking along the forested paths, or sitting near the artesian spring-fed gardens and pond can have a calming and aligning impact. Visitors report feeling “ at home “ in the peaceful setting.
Founder | Dr. Gail C. Christopher
The Space
Located in Fort Washington, Maryland on three acres of Artesian Spring fed old growth forest, pond and gardens, The Center welcomes visitors to re-connect with nature, while re-discovering the foundations of individual and organizational well-being. Since antiquity indigenous cultures and other civilizations have designated select geographic locations as sacred places where temples were built; and /or people simply visited for respite and renewal.Certain natural features including free flowing natural water sources,- springs, streams and rivers; variations in topography or land formation – natural hills, valleys, ravines or mountains; and robust vegetation are often found in these special places.
The Ntianu Center for Healing and Nature embodies these unique features. Natural Artesian (underground) Springs feed a large lake-like pond that sits within an old-growth wooded area of beech, gum, holly, oak, and pine trees. The landscaped area near the house gently slopes down the hill toward the pond and forest following the Springs.
This welcoming space invites visitors to experience the amplifying effects of its natural healing energies and therapeutic gardens. Walking along the forested paths, or sitting near the artesian spring-fed gardens and pond can have a calming and aligning impact. Visitors report, feeling “ at home “ in the peaceful setting.