PROVIDENCE FARM MISSION

“Trusting in Providence, and building upon the faith-centered heritage of our founding members, we are committed to serving needs and to fostering talents of people in the Cowichan Valley, especially of those not easily accepted elsewhere, through our therapeutic community at Providence Farm. Our focus shall be upon the renewal of the body and spirit, and upon people caring for the soil, and the soil nurturing the people.”

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ABOUT THE FARM

The Therapeutic Farm Program, provided by the Vancouver Island Providence Community Association (VIPCA), has served the Cowichan Valley community since 1979.

Programs takes place at the picturesque Providence Farm – a working farm and regional landmark gifted to VIPCA by the Sisters of Saint Ann. Often referred to as a rural community centre, the impact of this vital program extends beyond program participants and volunteers to benefit the region (and beyond) as a hub of community action and inclusivity.

At Providence Farm, we provide a variety of innovative programs for individuals with mental health, brain injury, age-related illness, and developmental disabilities. Programs are all based in Nature, whether it's horticulture, art, woodworking, nutrition, gardening, landscaping textiles, or mindfulness. We believe that caring for the land together is healing and therapeutic.

With the exception of our Farm Stand and Thrift Store, Providence Farm is closed to the public during programming hours: 9 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday

Thank you for respecting our privacy.

- Farm Stand -

Open 9 am - 2:30 pm, Monday - Friday

and

- Farm Thrift Store -

Open 9 am - 2 pm, Fridays only

We rely on public support to maintain our therapeutic community, please make your donation -
plant hope; harvest joy!

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