Anthony “Tony” DeLorenzo
Founder

Almost 30 years ago, Tony envisioned a place where people could visit a beautiful garden, finding beauty, solace, and peace. A place where being with Mother Nature heals your soul and creates a dedicated space of remembrance by planting a flowering bush or tree. Tony kept those penned notes about his dream getaway place, all those years ago. After much encouragement from his wife, Dawn, he decided to semi-retire from his successful career operating one of the largest private investigations agencies in the U.S.   In early 2023, he decided to start his journey, following his path to his dream garden, which will be known as The Living Sanctuary.

Dawn Ricci
Co-Founder

Dawn has spent the last 10 years preparing for The Living Sanctuary. As a Certified Spiritual Advisor, Dawn recognizes that people are yearning to learn about our energy source and how they too, can connect with Spirit daily.   Her husband, Tony, vision is now perfectly aligned with Dawn’s knowledge to bring the public a perfect combination of personal healing; People resting with living breathing plants that have a lasting spiritual meaning.  Now retired from the daily operations of her private investigation agency with her husband, Dawn shares in the dream of expanding this concept.

We’re offering guests a way to honor the past, present, and future with The Living Gift planted within The Living Sanctuary.  We’ve curated a place teeming with many flowers, plants, and trees, that represent a Spiritual meaning, time, and place from your heart.   In The Living Sanctuary, you will use your green thumb to plant your favorite blooms where a significant and celebrated memory for yourself, your family, or your loved one in Spirit, will live on forever.

Our vision continues so that you may spend the afternoon with friends and family taking in the tranquility of what healing space the sanctuary has to offer. And then join in one of the many soulful events and workshops hosted by our experts.  The Living Sanctuary is one of a kind magical place that is inclusive to all, and will no doubt become a special place for you and your family for years to come.

A perfectly curated landscape is still in the planning stages with the design team. Our plans include but are not limited to beautiful coves and hidden places to visit such as the outdoor Healing Temple, Crystal Gardens, Fairy Trails, a Labrinth, and so much more.

There is something for everyone to enjoy. In The Living Sanctuary, you’ll be met with soul-soothing plant life in the mystical Nursery, indulge in healthy and organic foods at the Café, explore treasures in our Retail Store, and meander through sanctified landscapes to find harmony in nature.

The Living Gift is direct from Mother Nature whose gifts of trees, flowers, and shrubs that you will purchase. These Gifts can be planted at The Living Sanctuary, or you can bring yours home.  Whether it be a Rose Bush representing love, a Lavender, or a Day Lily, to celebrate marriage. A healing plant such as a Barberry Bush or Dogwood to give to someone who is sick.  Every plant in our nursery holds a special and significant meaning.   

To further this exceptional experience, consider pairing your plant with a crystal that aligns with the plant’s spiritual meaning. Place both the plant and the crystal in the soil during planting. Additionally, we provide the bundle option to include a candle. Lighting the candle ceremonially while planting creates a truly special and unique expression, thus turning your moment in time into a memorable and meaningful experience.

There are hundreds of beautiful and meaningful flowers, plants, and trees to choose from. This unique concept encourages guests to plant The Living Gift with intention and expression of themselves and others in a most unique and perfect way.  However, if you rather, one of our gardeners will plant it for you at no charge.  Click here to learn more https://thelivingsanctuary.com/directory/.

No, unfortunately, we are unable to ship. We are in the fundraising stage. We encourage you to participate and review the Perks being offered to join our mission. Learn more here: https://www.indiegogo.com/campaigns/the-living-sanctuary-a-place-of-spiritual-growth/edit#/perks/table

The proposed program structure is slated for 2024.   The plan offers Workshops, Lectures, Classes, Special Guests, and Musical Events.  The Sanctuary is also a great place to host Personal & Corporate Events, and Fundraising Events.

YES, almost immediately upon opening we have a proposed plan to offer the public Online Courses and Live Streaming Programs.   These programs include but are not limited to Specialty Certifications, Workshops, Master Classes, and Lectures, hosted by well-known Spiritual Teachers and Leaders.

Yes, we offer monthly and yearly passes. Take a look at our Guest Membership Program, you’ll receive 10% off everything offered. Click here to learn more.

https://thelivingsanctuary.com/membership-program/

Does your business align with our mission? Join our Affiliate Spiritual Program! Here is your chance to think and go big!  You will be part of a local, national, and worldwide affiliation with The Living Sanctuary.   Click here  https://thelivingsanctuary.com/spiritual-affiliate-program/