You’re invited to a Mid Summer Land Social at Sea Bluff Farm in Metchosin, B.C.! Come out to connect with other farmers and food lovers, meet your regional Land Matcher, and share a delicious meal.
Come ready to eat well and soak up the atmosphere. Robin and Sasha will focus on winter crops, so you’ll get a chance to see their farm easing into the transition from summer to winter. They can’t wait to share all their tricks and tips for growing a large diversity of crops all winter long. Most of all, they are thrilled to set their hoes down and have a chance to meet all the young (and old) agrarians.
As well, the regional Land Matcher will share information about how the B.C. Land Matching Program can help you find the perfect farmer for your land – or farmland where you can build your dream farm business.
We can’t wait to see you there!
DATE: Saturday, August 5, 2023 • 4pm-7:30pm
LOCATION: Traditional Territory of the Scia’new First Nation (also known as Beecher Bay First Nation). 565 Wootton Rd, Metchosin, BC V9C 3Z4
DIRECTIONS/PARKING: Please park off of Witty Beach Road. Rather than going to 565 Wootton directly, please head down Witty Beach Road and you’ll see the Sea Bluff sign and open gate halfway down on the right. No animals to worry about, and the gate will be open for the duration of the event.
Note: please leave dogs at home.
REGISTER: So that we can plan for tour and potluck, PLEASE REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE.
SCHEDULE (times are approximate):
4-5 Farm Tour
5-5:30 Introductions
5:30-7:30 Potluck social
BRING: Please bring a dish to share potluck-style! Bring your own plate, cutlery, and cup for snacks/refreshments. Please include a little card with ingredients if you can for folks with food sensitivities. There will be a wash station available to clean plates, so please plan accordingly. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on (some seating will be provided), and weather and farm-appropriate clothing and footwear.
CARPOOL INFO: If you are looking for or can offer a ride to or from the event, please post in the Facebook event discussion to connect with others.
SHARE: Planning on joining us? Invite your friends and share the Facebook Event.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- This event is free and open to everyone!
- Children are welcome but please leave furry friends at home
- Please stay home if you have cold or flu symptoms
- Please wash your shoes before visiting the farm, especially if you work on or have visited a farm recently
- Please do not bring alcohol to this event
- Not sure what to bring to the potluck? Consider supporting your local, organic farmer and/or food producer and find inspiration with their ingredients
ABOUT SEA BLUFF FARM
Robin from Sea Bluff was a young agrarian type back in the ’90s, traveling and apprenticing on farms. She and friends took over Saanich Organics and built it into a farmer-centric distribution company that was recently awarded ‘Producer of the Year’ by the Victoria area restaurants. After leasing land for almost 20 years, Robin landed at Sea Bluff and married hardworking Metchosinite Sasha. The pair took over managing the 10-acre Certified Organic farm, building it up to be the largest veggie producer in the Westshore. In 2022, the amazing farmer Bob Mitchell died and left Sea Bluff Farm to Robin and Sasha with the hope that they keep farming and feeding the people. Robin and Sasha feed folks for 12 months of the year; they are more dedicated than ever, and they can’t wait to show you the beautiful soil of Sea Bluff Farm.
Check out SEA BLUFF FARM online:
Website: www.seablufffarm.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seablufffarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seablufffarm/
Stay in Touch
- Join our Young Agrarians Vancouver Island Facebook Group to stay up to date with all events in the region
- Sign up for our e-newsletter to get events and opportunities for your region delivered straight to your inbox
- We welcome cancellations at any time – you can do so through Eventbrite, through the link in your registration confirmation email, or by contacting bclmp@youngagrarians.org. Please let us know if you aren’t able to attend
- Questions? Email Kat at bclmp@youngagrarians.org
UPCOMING VANCOUVER ISLAND EVENTS
Not able to join us for this event? Fear not! Save the date:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023
LAND LINKING WORKSHOP – COWICHAN
If you are interested in hosting an event at your farm and bringing together the farming community in your area, please reach out to bclmp@youngagrarians.org with your idea!
GOT LAND? WANT LAND?
Through the B.C. Land Matching Program, Young Agrarians offers support to farmers looking for land for their farm business, and landholders looking for farmers to farm their land. We’ve made more than 283 matches on over 10,425+ acres to date! The Vancouver Island Land Matcher will be attending the event to answer any questions the B.C. Land Matching Program. For those unable to join us, you can send a message to kiyomi@youngagrarians.org for more information.
The B.C. Land Matching Program is funded on Vancouver Island by the Province of British Columbia, with support from the Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Real Estate Foundation of BC.
