At Shield of Life, we believe that healing extends beyond the body to our relationship with the earth itself. Our food forest, lovingly cultivated by Dr. Klioze in the backyard of her own home, is a living demonstration of that philosophy—a thriving ecosystem of edible and medicinal plants, trees, and herbs grown in harmony with nature's own patterns. What was once an ordinary backyard has been transformed into a flourishing, regenerative garden that nourishes the soil, supports biodiversity, and produces nutrient-dense food the way nature intended. Caring for the earth isn't separate from caring for ourselves; it's the same act of stewardship, and we see this garden as a natural extension of the healing work we do with each client.

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We warmly invite you to experience the food forest firsthand. Tours are offered during our open house events, but we're also happy to arrange a private tour by appointment—simply reach out to us to schedule. There is no charge for tours, though gifts to Shield of Life are always deeply appreciated as we are Social Entrepreneurship company, and 80% of our proceeds go directly toward helping new clients in need, with only 20% supporting our operating costs. It's a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with where real food comes from, and to see, touch, and taste the difference for yourself.