THE MANAGER'S HIKE
THE MANAGER'S HIKE
THE MANAGER'S HIKE
Join a FREE guided walking tour on our lush forest trail that connects to the Smallwood Trail Network. Excursion happen the first and third Sunday of each month starting in May. Tour departs from our parking lot at 9 am. Hike will be 10 km to 15 km depending on overall group fitness. Visit a natural pond, explore a swamp, view a bat cave and enjoy the view from Smallwood lookout.
FARM TOURS
THE MANAGER'S HIKE
THE MANAGER'S HIKE
Our property features a working flower farm! Dutch Girl Peonies hosts farm tours to view the peony fields in bloom. Tours are offered daily in June. Visit peonyfarm.ca for more information.
FLOWER ARRANGING
THE MANAGER'S HIKE
FLOWER ARRANGING
Solita Work, co-owner of Bear Springs, is also an artist and designer. She experimanets with local foraged, sustainably harvested, compostable materials eliminating waste entirely from the creative process. Floral arranging is no exception. This workshop part of NATURE INSPIRED ART RETREAT.
WORKSHOPs
VISIBLE MENDING WORKSHOP
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP
Join Chloe Roberts and learn visible mending techniques and transform old textiles into stunning new creations. With creativity and innovation, transform discarded textiles into unique creations, demonstrating the powerful potential of repurposing waste.
This workshop part of NATURE INSPIRED ART RETREAT.
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP
With Lauren Shae, learn how to paint a watercolour landscape inspired by the beautiful scenery that surrounds our retreat! You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, how to create a sense of distance, and tips for painting outdoors.
This workshop part of NATURE INSPIRED ART RETREAT.
BOTANICAL FABRIC DYING
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP
BOTANICAL FABRIC DYING
Learn to imprint with locally grown plant materials with local fibre artist, Tracy Fillion. Learn about dye gardens and ethical foraging too. Tracy Fillion is a textile artist based in Nelson BC, her main focus on weaving and plant dyeing.
This workshop part of NATURE INSPIRED ART RETREAT.