The Glenora Farm project, situated close to home here in the Cowichan Valley, started out in an unusual way yet has grown into one of the most satisfying collective efforts of past years. Though we were involved in early consultations from 2017, there were a few twists and turns in the road (including the design
Summer is upon us at Glenora Farm! Martha shares about the renewed emphasis on “The Simple Life”, we catch up with Annika Lechler and Kate shares about some of the wonderful happenings with the animals. To subscribe to our email list, locate the subscription box on our home page, or send us a message and we can
with Kate Sowiak There is a lot of new life in springtime on Glenora Farm. For lambing this year we had 2 sets of triplets, 9 sets of twins, and one single, 25 all together. A few coworkers got to witness a late night lambing and learn some animal husbandry. Lale would like to be
We’re excited to share that Jean Zucht, Chris’ mother, is embarking on a wonderful fundraising journey to celebrate Chris’ 40th birthday this summer! CHEK News has done a feature on Jean’s ambitious plan to walk 440 km in 40 days. Donors can contribute on Jean’s GoFundMe page and support Glenora Farm as they follow along
The Glenora Farm weaving team currently consists of 6 companions, 3 coworkers and 4 day volunteers. Every one of our two dozen different products is handmade and one of a kind. No step in the weaving process is motorized, from winding the bobbins to beating the weft into place. (We do however use a sewing
by Lale Maler This spring we have been talking together as a community about the four elements, recycling and the upcoming carnival festival. But what could we do with all of these different impulses? “Let’s have a big party”, we thought. But not just any party, a special carnival party where recycling and the four
First, a quick note: During these difficult and ever-changing times Glenora Farm continues to work closely with Island Health and CLBC to maintain safe and healthy support opportunities for our Companions, Staff and Volunteers. We hope that the Spring Issue of the Glenora Gazette brings some distraction, levity, positivity and a sense of community connection
by Lucinde Metcalfe For many people, this is the most challenging time of the year, with short, dark, rainy days … it can be hard to dredge up patience or enthusiasm and energy levels are low. We need to reach deep inside ourselves to find the light that was so readily available to us through
The cold weather has set in, but with it comes the magic of the Winter Solstice and the Christmas holidays – a lovely time at Glenora Farm. Read all about the fun, hard work, celebrations and more taking place at Glenora Farm this winter! To subscribe to our email list, locate the subscription box on