Movement & Meditation Therapy

Providing movement and meditation therapy to support all people on the Western Slope of El Dorado County affected by Cancer or other Traumas.

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Healing Through the Arts

Providing Healing Arts to support all people on the Western Slope of El Dorado County affected by Cancer or other Traumas.

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Picnic in the Orchard

The Picnic in the Orchard is Images of Hope's annual fundraiser, scheduled for August 15, 2026. It will be hosted at the picturesque Rainbow Orchards in Apple Hill.

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Banners on Parade

See the 2025 Banners.

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Quilt Auction

Images of Hope distributes donated quilts that display in businesses in Placerville during September, culminating in an online auction later in September.

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For your healing journey

Programs & Classes

You do not need any art or movement class experience to sign up. Our objective is to offer a healing environment where you can take some time for yourself and enjoy the company of others.

Classes are offered free of charge to El Dorado County residents who have been impacted by cancer or other traumas. See below for information about each class.

Class Calendar
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Art Therapy

Using art to promote healing; this includes painting classes and other art classes

Knitting

Learn to knit, crochet, create yarn baskets, and needle felting projects.

Synergy Pilates

Low impact exercises to help develop strength, flexibility, and balance.

Stress Reduction

Stress-reduction class with tools to transform life’s challenges with wisdom, self-compassion, and loving kindness.

Tranquil Journeys

Self-help stress-reduction methods, acupressure, or energy healing inspirational meditations like guided imagery, poetry and mantras that will be used along with sounds to create an environment for inner healing.

Other Classes & Programs

We provide a variety of art and movement classes around Placerville to help support those on their cancer journey or experiencing stress or trauma due to other circumstances.

”There are not enough words to let you know how these programs have enhanced my life.”

Karen W.

”If I had to pick one blessing that Images of Hope has given me, I would say their encouragement, hope, love, and support is what has carried through this cancer journey."

Donelle M.

”I am deeply grateful; to everyone who has generously supported this endeavor.”

Denise H.

Events & Fundraisers

Join us for Picnic in the Orchard!

Save the Date!

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Rainbow Orchards

The Picnic in the Orchard is Images of Hope’s annual fundraiser for 2026. It will be hosted at the picturesque Rainbow Orchards on Apple Hill. Guests and supporters will enjoy great food, local wines, and wonderful music.

Banners on Parade

On display in Downtown Placerville in June

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Images of Hope at Girls Night Out

September 2025

Pink in the Night

October

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