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Innisfree is an internationally registered Botanic Garden and a herbal farm near Courtenay on Vancouver Island, with an extensive collection of medicinal plants, a dispensary making herbal teas and other preparations, a nursery with plants for sale, an on-site café with patio seating, and gardens of culinary herbs, vegetables and berries. Innisfree is a nature oasis with a mission, where we teach Botanical Medicine, Nutrition, Health, Shinrin Yoku, Biofilia, and more, with a view to heal and reconnect people to Nature. We have been helping people seek Wellness in Nature for over 10 years. We showcase medicinal and food plants and educate about native plants and conservation with an array of classes and workshops, and other programs.

Deerholme Farm, located in the picturesque Cowichan Valley of Vancouver Island, has been a haven for food lovers since 2005, offering exclusive monthly dinners, cooking classes, and seasonal foraging workshops. Spearheaded by Chef Bill Jones, who boasts impressive culinary credentials including experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, the farm emphasizes local ingredients and modern interpretations of Vancouver Island cuisine. Focused on creating unique, custom menus tailored to groups, Deerholme Farm promotes the enjoyment of wild foods harvested from the surrounding forests and oceans. With Bill's expertise and passion for the region, guests can expect innovative and flavorful dishes that showcase the very best of local produce and foraged fare, making every dining experience a memorable and immersive affair. Generated from the website

The UBC Farm, part of the University of British Columbia, serves as a teaching and research center focused on sustainable food systems, community building, and providing resources for students and local networks. It aims to address critical issues such as food security, climate change, biodiversity, and decolonization through collaboration among students, faculty, and Indigenous communities. Supported by the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, UBC Farm also engages in a variety of initiatives including community workshops, student programs, and research projects that emphasize the importance of sustainable agriculture. Through academic and community partnerships, the farm is dedicated to innovating solutions that connect people to their food sources and the surrounding environment. Generated from the website