Grow where You are Planted
"You're not being buried, you're being planted"
Grow Where You Are Planted is a soul-nourishing, spiritually uplifting wellness event created to foster healing, growth, and joyful connection among women. What began as an intimate backyard gathering has blossomed into a powerful movement, now preparing for its 3rd Annual Gathering in March 2026.
Hosted by Wanda Ware, this unforgettable experience will feature inspiring guest speakers and influencers, custom cocktails and mocktails, immersive wellness-inspired activations, and opportunities to connect with like-hearted women who are rooted in purpose and ready to bloom.
Whether you're seeking renewal, sisterhood, or simply space to breathe and plant new intentions, this gathering was made with you in mind.
Founder Wanda Ware
Grow Where You Are Planted is more than just an event~ it's a sacred space where women come together to experience healing, growth, and joyful connection. Born out of a backyard gathering among friends, it has blossomed into a flourishing movement that encourages women to nourish their roots, bloom in their own season, and embrace community support along the way.
Now entering its 3rd Annual Gathering, GWYAP is a day filled with intention, inspiration, and nature-infused celebration. Attendees will enjoy a variety of wellness activations, heartfelt conversation, special guest speakers and influencers, and hands-on plant-based experiences. Guests will also be treated to soul-nourishing bites, and plenty of moments to laugh, learn, and linger in sisterhood~ we welcome you to Grow with us.
About GWYAP
Plant Party
Plant with a Purpose
Women 21 years and older: Bring your grandmother, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, best friend, or come solo and meet new soil sisters. Together, let’s dig deep, get our hands in the soil, and plant something beautiful that blooms with love, legacy, and community.
We encourage guests to attend with a senior they love or admire.
As part of the Grow Where You Are Planted experience, seniors aged 65 and older who attend the event will receive food gift cards as a gesture of care and appreciation.
Because growth is better when shared~ across generations.
Growth
Grow through what you go through
Growth happens in the stretch ~ the moments between what was and what is becoming. This space honors the process of becoming, with guided reflections, wellness activations, and intentional practices that help us break through old soil and reach toward the light.
Rooted
Rooted in faith, rising in strength
To be rooted is to know where you come from and Who sustains you. It is to be anchored in faith, strengthened by legacy, and fortified by truth. Being rooted means standing firm in your identity, drawing nourishment from your foundation, and finding unshakable strength in divine alignment.
Planted
Planted on purpose, with purpose
To be planted is to surrender to the process of growth ~ even when it feels like darkness. It’s the moment we choose to root ourselves in purpose, even when the soil feels unfamiliar. Like seeds, we may be buried for a season, but beneath the surface, transformation begins.
Bloom
Bloom boldly in every season
This is our celebration. The part of the journey where joy overflows, creativity blossoms, and our full selves come to life. From curated style moments to shared laughter and uplifting experiences, Bloom is a vibrant expression of what happens when we flourish together.
Gorgeous Godly Girlfriends
My Inspiration
At the heart of Grow Where You Are Planted is a radiant circle of women I lovingly call my Gorgeous Godly Girlfriends ~ women of grace, wisdom, and unwavering faith who inspire me daily. In seasons when I felt like giving up, their strength and sisterhood reminded me to keep going. This group began with something simple: sharing our “mug of the day” alongside a devotional. Over time, it blossomed into a spiritual sisterhood rooted in encouragement, love, and support ~ without judgment.
Their spiritual beauty and faith have been a constant wellspring of prayer and joy in my life. This event is, in many ways, a reflection of the light they pour into the world ~ and into me. Whether you’re planting with us for the first time or returning to bloom again, may you feel the warmth of this sisterhood ~ rooted in love, lifted in prayer, and always growing in purpose.
Denise Buckner
Christian Speaker
Tiffany Wade
Fittness Instructor
Shellah Dunmore
Author
Planter Testimonies
Stories from women who’ve planted with us and bloomed in spirit, strength, and sisterhood. Each testimony is a living reminder that when women plant in good soil with love, purpose, and community~ something truly beautiful takes root.
Lorraine Smith
"Wanda’s plant party is truly a great place to be for plant lovers. I know that plants are miracles we get to enjoy. Just watching plants grow is an amazing miracle. “The sun eaters.”Planting plants and seeds in soil gives off positive energy. Plants have the ability to grow with just water and nutrients. God provides the sunlight. What could be better than planting plants, enjoying great company, and having good food?"
Tiffany Wade
"Wanda'a Plant Party is not just about plants. I'ts about transformation, sisterhood, healing, and hope. It's about watching something bloom in you that you didn't even know was there."
Penelope Covington
"I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to attend the “Grow Where You Are Planted” party for the past couple of years, and each time has been a truly heartwarming experience! The atmosphere is always alive with the beautiful sights and scents of plants and flowers, creating an inviting sanctuary. Wanda’s vision for this gathering fosters a sense of connection through nature, sisterhood, prayers, and laughter.
Thanks to Wanda, I proudly embrace my new role as a 'Plant Mom'"
Our Partners
Thank you to the amazing brands, creators, and organizations who believe in the power of women united in faith, growth, and purpose. Your support helps us plant seeds of inspiration and cultivate moments of healing, sisterhood, and intentional joy.
Dr. James Rogan MD Atlanta, GA
Hospice Care Center -Bloom Sponsor
Our focus is on providing individualized care that addresses your specific health concerns, ensuring a comprehensive approach to healing and well-being.
Ally Traylor Dallas, TX
Ally Traylor Interiors
Rooted in relational care, personalized design comes to life through having a trusted design partner with an unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity in every detail, caring for your home and the energy within as if their own.
Grace Farms New Canaan, CT
Grace Farms Tea & Coffee
Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center in New Canaan, Connecticut that brings people together across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building and Barns on 80 acres of publicly accessible natural landscape. Since opening in 2015, Grace Farms has welcomed 1 million visitors from around the world to experience its unique integration of arts, architecture, nature, and purpose.
Penelope M. Covington Jacksonville, FL
Penelope M. Covington Realtor -Seed Sponsor
Penelope Covington is a premier Realtor based in Jacksonville, Florida, known for her thoughtful approach, trusted guidance, and genuine care for the people she serves. With deep knowledge of the Northeast Florida market, she helps clients navigate buying and selling with ease, confidence, and intention. A proud University of Georgia alumna, Penelope believes that home is more than a place, it’s where growth, connection, and new beginnings take root.
Anonymous Donor, Birmingham, AL
Anonymous -Growth Sponsor
“We are proud to support Grow Where You Are Planted and its mission to nurture growth, healing, and meaningful connection among women in our community.”
Mrs. Shantel Greene, Jacksonville, FL
Greene Emerald Med Spa-Rooted Sponsor
We are a results-driven med spa dedicated to providing inclusive, advanced aesthetic care for all skin types, with specialized expertise in treating melanin-rich and diverse skin tones. Our services include custom facials, noninvasive laser treatments with little to no downtime for concerns like acne, dark spots, skin tags, and hair removal, as well as expertly administered injectables for natural-looking rejuvenation.
In addition to skincare, we offer wellness-focused services including massage therapy, body sculpting, and medically guided weight loss support. Our goal is to deliver safe, effective treatments in a welcoming environment where every client feels confident, cared for, and empowered.
Beekeeper Natural's
Have you ever wondered why we rely on harmful chemicals and artificial ingredients to maintain our body’s health? We have. After years of battling on-and-off tonsillitis, our founder Carly Kremer finally found relief in an ingredient called propolis: a combination of tree and plant resin created by bees to protect the hive. Now, we vet every last one of our ingredients under the rigorous standards we’d want for anything that goes in our bodies.
Bloom
When co-founder Mari Llewellyn hit rock bottom mentally and physically, she decided to take ownership of her health by turning to wellness. With the help of her now-husband, Greg, she lost 90 pounds and finally found self-love. Inspired to help other women do the same, Mari created Bloom: high-quality, delicious health supplements designed to help everyone bloom into their best selves. With a female founder and female-led team, our mission is to make approachable, delicious, and effective supplements so every woman can bloom into their best self.
Garden Club of Jacksonville
1005 Riverside Ave Jacksonville, FL 32204
Event Dates:
Saturday: March 7, 2026
2 PM - 5 PM
