Merrill Family Therapeutic Nature & Walking Trail

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Chrysalis House celebrated the official Ribbon Cutting of the Merrill Family Therapeutic Nature & Walking Trail, a meaningful new space dedicated to healing, reflection, wellness, and connection for the women and children we serve. It was a beautiful day filled with gratitude as sponsors, community partners, staff, donors, and friends gathered to celebrate the completion of this special project. To honor client confidentiality, our clients and their children also enjoyed a private ribbon cutting celebration featuring a visit from the Kona Ice Truck, creating a joyful and memorable experience for the women and children in our program.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make this vision a reality, including Senator Dawn Gile for presenting a proclamation, Delegate Heather Bagnall, and Delegate Stuart Schmidt for their support. We are also deeply grateful to our generous event sponsors Charm City Run and Drum Loyka & Associates LLC, and partners Arundel Rivers Federation and Chesapeake Bay Trust, Homestead Gardens, The Merrill Family, The Allen Family, The Akoya Pearls Social Club, The Rotary Club of Annapolis, Angie & Ed Ponatoski, Elizabeth Rossman, The Williamson Family, The Zide family, and more.

Special thanks to local artist Jimmy Howard for creating the beautiful glass butterfly sculptures that now symbolize transformation and hope on the trail. This project is a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to support healing and recovery.

Remember a Loved One, Empower a Future

In Loving Memory...

Honor a loved one while empowering women and children on their journey to healing and recovery through our Memorial Butterfly Bush Program

For a donation of $250, donors may dedicate a butterfly bush to be added to our Merrill Family Therapeutic Nature & Walking Trail with a personalized engraved stone, creating a lasting tribute in this peaceful and therapeutic space.

Your gift not only celebrates the memory of someone beloved, but also directly supports the women and children served by Chrysalis House.

To learn more or reserve a dedication, please contact Debbie Daugherty.

Mothers Day at Chrysalis House

This Mother’s Day, we celebrated the incredible strength, resilience, and love of the mothers at Chrysalis House. A special thank you to Faythe & Homestead Gardens for the beautiful donation of flowers, which brought joy and encouragement to the women in our program. We are also proud to share our clients’ Mother’s Pledge - a powerful reflection of hope, healing, self-forgiveness, and the commitment to building brighter futures for themselves and their children. Each day, these mothers continue to choose growth, love, and transformation, and we are honored to walk beside them on their journey.

Community Connection Luncheon

Chrysalis House was honored to attend the Community Connection Luncheon at Maryland Therapeutic Riding, where we had the opportunity to share more about our work and connect with so many incredible community partners.

Through the HEAL Program at Maryland Therapeutic Riding, our clients experience the healing power of horses and nature while building confidence, connection, trust, and personal growth. These experiences provide meaningful opportunities for reflection, emotional wellness, and hope, which are all essential parts of the recovery journey. We are especially grateful to the Brian and Patricia Giese Foundation for their generous support that make this experience for our clients possible.

Events like this are a powerful reminder of the impact that collaboration and community support can have in creating pathways to healing and recovery. Thank you to Maryland Therapeutic Riding for hosting such an inspiring event and for the important work you do every day.

Celebrate Global Running Day &

Support Chrysalis House

Global Running Day Run for Recovery

June 3, 2026

87 Forest Plaza, Annapolis, MD 21401

Hosted by Charm City Run

Benefitting Chrysalis House Inc.

Run or Walk:

Morning Session Option: 6:00 am – 8:00 am
Evening Session Option: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Registration is $10 per session.

All donations will be matched by ON & benefit Chrysalis House directly.

Open to runners and walkers of all experience levels

Enjoy:

Deadrise Bagels (morning only)
Kona Ice (evening only)
Food, Soft Drinks, & Community Fun

Chrysalis House will also host a special private sunset walk for staff and clients at our Crownsville campus that evening - a meaningful opportunity to come together in reflection, wellness, and community.