Hidden Gems Vancouver Island
Abkhazi Gardens of Victoria: Mindfulness, Culture, and the Abkhazi Tea House
November 3, 2025
The Garden as Teacher Stepping into Abkhazi Garden in Victoria is like entering a sanctuary. The air smells of wet earth and cedar, the
5 Great Reasons to Visit Nanaimo
October 27, 2025
For those who heed the call of the sea and the whisper of the cedar wind. There comes a time when the soul, weary of
Victoria’s Best Neighbourhoods to Stay (and Play)
October 14, 2025
Discover Victoria’s most vibrant, peaceful neighbourhoods — each offering its own balance of relaxation, inspiration, and mindful living.
Beyond the Bar: The Story Behind the Nanaimo Bar
October 10, 2025
Discover the mindful joy behind Nanaimo’s iconic dessert — a sweet reminder that balance and indulgence can beautifully coexist.
Backyard Black Bear
October 1, 2023
“Why are you moving to Vancouver Island? There’s nothing there!” “Ah! well we’ve already bought the house. I want to ‘reconnect and reinvigorate my senses’