Concept

In this economy, there are countless victims of Cancer needed to seek out treatments sometimes at medical institutions around the world, but in this economy and with health insurance not at its best, it can be hard for people to find a suitable and home like get away during these stressful times when trying to find a place to stay during treatment phases. Instead of being forced to stay in either an uncomfortable place or spend countless sums of money for hospital stays, Spirit Gardens will be transformed into a welcoming and relaxing non-profit spiritual healing retreat through a main use of Animal Assisted Therapy for Cancer victims. The property will be a great place for people seeking out treatments at local hospitals, to get away from their stresses and worries, and act as a retreat for them to heal their heart and soul. This non-profit organization will help bring a sense of a community to New Orleans, and lower the crime level throughout the historic City Park. Through the use of animal assisted therapy and having dog kennels on site, Spirit Gardens will not only be a place for humans to be healed, but for dogs from the local area to be saved. The facilities will be designed using the very unique aspects and symbolisms in butterflies that will further help encourage healing through the patients. The space will preserve the character and historic quality of the former Botanical Gardens, but will be a new and needed addition to become a safe harbor in New Orleans, Louisiana.