Soil Summary (Grade: Good – Regenerating & Healing in Progress) The land features clay-loam soil with a modest but healthy topsoil layer, offering good structure and water retention. Through regenerative and reciprocal practices, the soil is actively healing and improving. We apply wood chip mulch, fermented compost teas, worm castings, and green manure fertilizers to feed both plants and microbial life. Minimal disturbance techniques, cover cropping, and seasonal rest periods support long-term fertility and biological diversity. The soil is now rated Good – Regenerating, and with continued stewardship, it is well on its way to becoming a thriving, living system—one that is honored as a partner in co-creation, not just production.
After nearly a decade of stewarding this beautiful land, we’re entering a natural phase of transition. We’re seeking individuals, collectives, or organizations interested in continuing to grow, cultivate, and nourish the land with integrity, creativity, and vision. Located above Slocan Lake with stunning views of the Valhalla Range, the property is 10 minutes from the village of Silverton. When we purchased it 9 years ago, the land had never been farmed. It was raw, undeveloped, and strewn with natural stone. We repurposed those stones into rock walls, garden beds, steps, and support pillars, and began the slow, intentional process of transforming the space. We started by experimenting in the greenhouse and later built raised beds for vegetable gardens. In 2021, we began creating a herb-medicine wheel healing circle, transplanting over 100 species of medicinal and pollinator-supporting plants into that space. The gardens continue to evolve, and the land holds potential for much more—including permaculture workshops, food education, and community-supported growing initiatives. In July 2025, we added 250 feet of fencing to expand a new garden area for future crop development. We also planted over 200 varieties of berries, including chokeberry, raspberry, blackberry, haskap, blueberry, loganberry, and seabuckthorn. This expansion sets the stage for a future u-pick berry farm, value-added products, and an opportunity for growers to activate a vibrant, berry-rich business arm alongside existing farm systems. The growing conditions are favourable: Plant Hardiness Zone 5 the soil is a natural mix of sand and clay, improved over time with locally sourced organic materials including compost, worm castings, wood chips, fermenting teas, and green manure inputs We are especially interested in connecting with someone: Passionate about year-round growing (greenhouse and indoor grow rooms are ready to go) Looking to build out a CSA or food box program for this underserved region Interested in hosting workshops, market garden education, or permaculture trainings Open to creative collaboration models and community integration Possibly exploring subdividing for small eco-living or food growing plots (zoning permitted) The land has infrastructure, potential, and a deep pulse. It’s ready to support those who feel called to plant deeply into it.
We are seeking to support any grower(s) that see this as a good fit to carry on with our vision of regeneration, food sovereignty, and holistic wellness. Originally developed as a Regenerative Wellness & Food Sovereignty Campus, the land includes: A working berry & herb farm, greenhouse, and food forest Infrastructure for retreats, workshops, and agritourism A collaborative space for mushroom growing, botanical product making, and education We are now stepping back from operations and seeking aligned stewards, trusted to carry this mission forward. If your organization is rooted in stewardship, ecological healing, and land-based education, we invite you to reach out. This is not just a property—it is a living legacy ready to support the next chapter of service to land and community.