Garden Tips for this New Moon

Greetings to all from our farm in the Cowichan Valley. Summer is finally here after a chilly spring, and the produce is flourishing just in time for our July Yoga and Surf Camps in Tofino. The Tipi is up and the Lake is warm enough for swimming!

With the Summer Solstice last Wednesday, and the New Moon on Sunday, the 24th, it is the perfect time to plant any above ground crops that enjoy the heat of these glorious next few months. Basil, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Tomatoes, peppers will do most of their growing through September.

To help your garden retain moisture and keep weeds to a minimum, mulching is the best thing you can offer it. Once your plants are established, cover the surrounding area with 4 or 5 layers of newspaper and cover that with seedless hay, leaf mulch or lawn clippings. Wait until the 4th moon quarter to mulch and weed if possible.

Women's Summer Yoga and Surf Weekends in Tofino

We have added an option accommodation upgrade to the Clayoquot Field Station at the Tofino Botanical Gardens for these 2 night Yoga and Surf packages in Tofino. For those of you who do not want to camp, this is the perfect way to still join in the fun!

With 6 hours of Surf Clinic with Surf Sister, 3 hours of Eclectic Yoga Classes, nightly campfires and 4 Gourmet meals, these weekends are so affordable and rich with experience. Our Yoga Teachers are visiting from as far as Hawaii to share their teachings.

Also available to enhance your stay with us, we have Joanne and Christy on board offering a delicious array of Spa Treatments including Hot Stone Massages and Salt Glows!

Come to the coast and commune with like-minded spirits.

Illumination Retreat in Tofino August 25-28th

Join Milagro Retreats and Sacred Earth Journeys for an eclectic blend of teachings in Tofino, B.C. This Illuminating 3 day weekend will be filled with daily Yoga, Meditation, 5 Rhythms and Feldenkrais classes. Participate in the most magical event of the summer in Tofino…The Lantern Festival!

Yoga, Dance & Sacred Ceremony Retreat in Tofino August 31st -Sept. 4th

Join Hemalayaa and Andrew Soliz for a 5 day/4 night Retreat in Beautiful Tofino, B.C. This long Weekend will weave an integrated practice incorporating Hatha flow yoga, moving meditation, fun Indian dance styles and sacred ceremony's from the East and West Indian traditions.

A sweat lodge ceremony will be lead by special guest, Andrew Soliz. Andrew's spirituality comes from the Lakota, Native American tradition.

Women's Yoga Teacher Training in Todos Santos August 1-12th

Have you been contemplating a Yoga Teacher's Training? Or have you been meaning to deepen your personal practice? Join a Posi-Ananda Ashtanga Based Yoga Teacher Training Certification for Women in Baja, Mexico this summer. The quaint town of Todos Santos is a Mecca for art galleries and pristine beaches.

Yoga and Surf Retreat in Maui August 18-23rd

Wake up to the gentle island breeze of Maui. Practice a simple energizing pre-surf yoga session. Ride waves with friendly surf instructors in the warm tropical water. Siesta, swim, explore town or lay on the beach in paradise. Then deepen your yoga practice with a dynamic flow class in the afternoon. Throw in dinners, shopping, and nights out on the town. Sound like heaven? Then join Liquid Yoga for their yoga-surf retreat on Maui!

Sacred Healer's Retreat in Todos Santos October 20-25th

You are invited to participate in a wellness gathering for the purpose of spiritual enrichment, relaxation, recuperation, and reconnection with Mother Earth.

Uniquely located on the Tropic of Cancer, Posada la Poza is an intimate retreat on the Pacific Ocean. The grounds include an exquisite garden of native plants, a temezcal and a white, tented pavilion for spa treatments.

Retreat into Baja Bliss, a Women's Retreat in Todos Santos November 4-11th

Stay tuned to our web site for details on this amazing offering including twice daily yoga with Theresa Morin and interactive cooking classes with Milagro Retreats.

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