Innisfree Farm & Botanic Garden - Courtenay, British Columbia

Darlene Alexander

I have brought social groups and hiking groups to innisfree farm and botanical garden and also attended many events that are offered. This is a place just to breathe and relax and enjoy the environment with great like-minded people

Kerry Kentfield

Such a beautiful spot!! The gardens, the trees, the labyrinth everything about it was magical!! We didn’t have time to enjoy the cafe today but will definitely be back, thank you so much for sharing your sanctuary and your wisdom with us!!

Dave McCammon

Absolutely a must visit on Vancouver Island. This demonstration herbal pharmacy plus garden is hard to put into words! Simply amazing. Huge assortment of domestic and foreign herbs. Chantel and her team are amazing people, so lucky to have them as a resource, a wealth of knowledge

Saskia (“OutdoorEnthusiast”)

First visit, I had ordered a picnic basket.
This was the most amazing and big lunch.
Everything was so fresh, the iced tea absolutely delicious and I could definitely taste the love and compassion that went into creating this.
I loved strolling around after lunch and purchase some products, including Thierry's creamy garlic dressing.
It was nice chatting with team members.
A peaceful place to come back to.

A month later, another picnic, took a friend. Another delicious lunch, this team creates such healthy products and recipes.
To Thiery: merci beaucoup for making a special batch of your amazing garlic dressing... so appreciated!

Christine Garland

Such an amazing place. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous ? Makes you feel like you've driven for hours to get away from it all. The beauty and trails throughout are so relaxing ? I would recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a little peace and quiet for just a little while ?

Laura Ogden

Beautiful gorgeous serene. I love being here. You can see and hear nature all around you. It's so close to the city, yet feels so removed. The labyrinth is a really special space. Highly recommend checking this piece of land out!!

Dee Atkinson

Visited this special place in a number of occasions over the past years, so wonderful to see it grow and to see the amazing tea rooms on weekends and the shop. And the Botanic Garden. An inspiration and one of my Favorite places to spend a few hours on the Island. So much to learn about plants, medicine and our environment . All power to your hoe Chanchal and Thierry.

giuliachioha

To all people, looking for a WWOOF stay on Innisfree Farms:

Innisfree was the first Farm I've wwoofed. And what can I say? It was the best that could have happend to me!
I am more than happy that it was possible for me to stay at this Farm at the beginning of spring, helping planting and doing the spring clean up.
I felt always safe and comfortable. Chanchal and Thierry provided a nice place to sleep and lots of food for me and asked everyday if I am good with that or needed anything else. Selfmade (tasty) tee was available every time, too.
Also we had lunch twice a week together (Thierry is a really good cook and even gave me all the leftovers after lunch).
Moreover, I could have a bike to explore the beautiful area when I was off (beach, forest, Courtenay...).
But often I just relaxed at the beautiful property in the afternoon, had a swim in the pond or walked the labyrinth there.

I hope that one day I can come back for a visit!

Thank you so much, Thierry and Chanchal, for making my first WWOOF stay unforgettable.