Here's a blank canvas for creating the farm you've always imagined! Salty Pear Farm, Gallery, and B&B offers an artistically intentional and community oriented way of life surrounded by nature. Approximately 1/2 acre of garden area with mature fruit trees (and a chicken coop) awaits the next farmer who can bring the space back to life. An experienced grower with a creative mind could build a vibrant farm business on this land. Please check out saltypear.ca to get a sense of what the place is about!
Land Details
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
5 acres
Wooded Area
No
Cultivable Area
About 1/2 acre for crops + chicken run with a coop
Expansion potential (acres)
Yes - About 1/2 acre of additional land
Zoning
ALR
Current use
Not used for agriculture - fallow garden
Orchard/Fruit - apple and other fruit trees around the property
Current practices
Organic -
State of the surface of the cultivable area
The garden area has been fallow for the past 2 years. Approximately 40x60 area is covered in landscape fabric for weed control.
Description and historical use of land available for farming
The land was previously used for growing vegetable crops by a leasing farmer. There are mature apple and pear trees within the fenced garden area. An old chicken coop and enclosure can be restored with a bit of work. There is an existing structure just outside the garden that can be made into a greenhouse / seedling house.
Road Access
Yes - Including occasional vehicle access to the garden.
Electricity
No - In nearby buildings but not in the garden.
Cell Service
Yes
Long-term goal or vision for land
The landholders moved to Salt Spring from Vancouver in 2016 to realize their vision of an artistically intentional and community oriented way of life surrounded by nature. A residential designer and an artist, they restored the 1938 farmhouse where they live, and designed and built the beautiful gallery space that is part of the Salty Pear Farm, Gallery and B&B. Their goal is to create a regenerative space for farm-stays and artist residency programs, and they are seeking a collaborator to take on the farming aspect. An experienced grower with a creative mind would be a great fit for Salty Pear!
Known environmental hazards (wildfire area, flooding, etc.)
Yes - The garden area is wet over winter and early spring - may need to improve drainage.
Current residents living on property
Yes - Owners' family and B&B guests
Availability of farm buildings
Yes - A structure that could be converted into a greenhouse.
Land is fenced
Yes - The garden area is fenced. A new access gate will need to be installed in collaboration with the farmer.
Availability of farm machinery and tools
No
Water source
None - a lot of water on the property, but currently there is no irrigation system in place
Other - needs rain/run-off water collection & storage
