{"product_id":"soulful-sanctuaries-cultivating-sacred-spaces-hardcover","title":"Soulful Sanctuaries: Cultivating Sacred Spaces - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJanaki Sandy Gaal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRebecca Gaal\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eMichael Marriott\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate a garden that becomes a sanctuary for peace, reflection, and spiritual growth with this meditative guide to mindful gardening and sacred spaces.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Soulful Sanctuaries\u003c\/i\u003e is a lush gardening book that's rich with personal remembrances and sources of inspiration.\" --\u003ci\u003eForeword Clarion Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eSoulful Sanctuaries\u003c\/i\u003e, Janaki Sandy Gaal--known as \"The Rose Lady\"--invites readers to reimagine gardens of any size as places of renewal, healing, and connection to the natural world. Blending practical gardening wisdom, meditative practices, and heartfelt storytelling, this richly photographed book offers a meaningful approach to cultivating an outdoor space that feels personal, restorative, and spiritually alive. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Drawing on decades of experience as an organic gardener, garden designer, and consulting rosarian, Janaki shares guidance on organic gardening, year-round cultivation, and creating garden altars that reflect each reader's own intentions and beliefs. Featuring photography by her daughter, Rebecca Gaal, \u003ci\u003eSoulful Sanctuaries\u003c\/i\u003e is both an inspiring guide and a keepsake gift book rooted in family, beauty, and spiritual practice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Here's what makes \u003ci\u003eSoulful Sanctuaries\u003c\/i\u003e meaningful: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Mindful Gardening for Every Space: \u003c\/b\u003eHelps readers turn gardens of any size into places to slow down, reconnect, and cultivate meaning.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Practical Organic Gardening Wisdom\u003c\/b\u003e: Includes sustainable practices, year-round cultivation, and insights from Janaki's experience as a consulting rosarian. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Spiritual Practices Made Personal: \u003c\/b\u003eOffers meditative practices, intention-setting, and guidance for creating garden altars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e- A Beautiful Keepsake Gift Book: \u003c\/b\u003e Rebecca Gaal's photography creates an immersive experience for gardeners, spiritual seekers, and anyone seeking a more restorative living space. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eSoulful Sanctuaries\u003c\/i\u003e is a mindful gardening book and spiritual gardening guide for readers interested in sacred spaces, organic gardening, garden sanctuaries, meditation, and connecting more deeply with nature.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJanaki Sandy Gaal knew from a young age that she wanted to relieve suffering. First as an ICU nurse and later as an Organic gardener, Garden Designer and Consulting Rosarian, she learned that helping others connect with the beauty of nature inspired an irreplaceable kind of joy. She lives on Maui surrounded by Ohana. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRebecca Gaal is a creative strategist and visual storyteller with a background in environmental science, public health, and visual communication. A Fujifilm X Photographer, her work has been exhibited and published internationally in outlets including The Nature Conservancy, The American Scholar, Harvard University Center for the Environment, Adobe, and the National Institutes of Health. Rebecca serves as Director of Partnerships at the Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network and as Executive Producer of Wild Rescue, an IMAX 3D film exploring the intersections of wildlife and human worlds. She partners with organizations, publications, and brands to create imagery and campaigns that translate complex environmental ideas into compelling visual stories. Gaal lives in Ventura, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMichael Marriott is the author of \u003ci\u003eRHS Roses: An Inspirational Guide to Choosing and Growing the Best Roses, \u003c\/i\u003epublished by DK in 2022. Michael studied Agricultural Botany at university and then, after 5 years working in the South Pacific, joined David Austin Roses. He spent his time advising gardeners around the world. Though retired, he continues to work with roses as chairman of the Historic Roses Group. He also started TOD Garden Tours, where he leads garden tours around the world with his partner, Rosie Irving.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 232\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.1 x 7.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 22, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52204125946151,"sku":"9781685551780","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/2079\/7223\/files\/P8lRgDnX4X9781685551780.webp?v=1790805070","url":"https:\/\/theluminousbookshop.com\/products\/soulful-sanctuaries-cultivating-sacred-spaces-hardcover","provider":"The Luminous Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}