The Salt Spring Centre of Yoga is a non-profit educational and spiritual retreat centre dedicated to teaching and promoting the core principles of yoga which embody peace, resilience, and belonging. The centre has abundant access to farmland, and is seeking collaborative farmer(s)/gardener(s) to produce fruits and vegetables to support the Centre’s kitchen as well as the broader community. It is essential that all individuals working on the land share a genuine interest in the practices of yoga and self development. If that is you, we can't wait to hear from you!
Participant in BC Land Matching Program
Yes - This opportunity is participating in the BC Land Matching Program. Reach out to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org to start a conversation.
Total land size in acres
69 acres
Wooded Area
Yes - many acres
Cultivable Area
4-5 acres of fenced garden area
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - many acres of uncultivated meadows available for farming
Current use
- Vegetable -
- Orchard/Fruit -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
There are established garden beds and orchards, as well as fallow grassy areas.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The primary land available for farming is in a fenced, established garden and orchard area, and includes access to infrastructure including: irrigation system, hoop houses, seedling glasshouse, walk-in cooler, wash station, and tools. There is also a developing food forest that can be available to a Permaculture-minded farmer. This agreement will involve a shared and collaborative use of land with other gardeners from the yoga centre community. Additionally, there are many other unused areas available on the property for potential new projects, that are aligned with the values and visions of the centre (to be discussed).
Cell Service
Yes - may not be stable connection
Long-term goal or vision for land
This land is home to a yoga centre and an independent school. The long-term vision would include a productive farm that produces (vegetarian) food for the centre residents and guests as well as for the community at large. The centre wishes to support new farmers, while fostering personal development in all people.
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
No
Current residents living on property
Yes - 6 residents (fluctuating seasonally)
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - hoop houses, glasshouse, wash station, tool shed, walk-in cooler, storage, lunch/break room
Land is fenced
Yes - the main garden and orchard is fenced
Availability of farm machinery and tools
Yes - tractor and various garden tools (conditions of use to be negotiated)
Water source
- Well -
- Pond/lake -
- Irrigation system -
Water rights to these sources
Yes
On-site housing
No - bring your own RV or tiny home (conditions to be negotiated)
Restricted access of visitors
No
Types of production you are open to
- Vegetable -
- Orchard/Fruit -
- Greenhouse -
Agronomic potential
Excellent
Would you be willing to mentor or advise the entering farmer(s)?
Yes
Do you require references from the farmer(s)?
Yes
Agreement duration
1 year with potential for extension
