Meeting Space

Providence Farm provides the ideal setting for group meetings, conferences and seminars.  With serval histroical rooms avaliable in the main building of Providence House we offer space for groups large and small.  Tables and chairs are provided and can be confiqured in a variety or ways to meet your groups need.  Please contact our Event co-ordinator directly for rates are discounts are avaliable for non-profit groups and mulitple day bookings.

Providence House Room Capacity:

  • Chapel; includes seating, capacity for 90
  • Board Room; includes seating, capacity for 20
  • Dining Room; includes seating and outdoor deck, capacity for 64 inside & 32 outside
  • Second Floor Classroom; includes coffee station, private washroom and capacity for 70 people

Lunch is available from the Farm’s Kitchen Program for meetings at the Farm.

Lunch options are available Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as follows:
• Vegetarian lasagne, seasonal salad and garlic toast – suggested donation of $10 per person
• House made soup, seasonal salad and biscuits – suggested donation of $7 per person

Coffee, tea and water service is available from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm – suggested donation of $1.25 per person

Lunch is served at 12:00 pm.

**One week notice is required to accommodate a lunch, and we can happily provide for up to 30 people.

Horticultural Therapy Workshops

HORTICULTURAL THERAPY TRAINING RETURNS TO PROVIDENCE FARM

In 2012, Providence Farm partnered with Ann Kent HTM and the Horticultural Therapy Professional Development Program to offer The Practice of Horticultural Therapy. The course sold out and we are excited about new options for training in therapeutic horticulture (TH) and horticultural therapy (HT) in 2013.

Two professional development workshops in therapeutic horticulture take place in April. Both support the vision and purpose of the Providence Farm therapeutic community and take advantage of the Farm’s beautiful setting in Garry Oak meadows and coastal forest.

The instructor, Ann Kent HTM, is a long time supporter and partner of Providence Farm. Ann spent much of her childhood growing up on the leeward shore of Vancouver Island and is very familiar with local horticultural conditions and with south-coastal ecosystems. Ann has an active horticultural therapy practice based in Vancouver, BC.

The Nature Connection in TH and HT programs

Interest in the following workshops has been excellent and registration is now closed for the spring 2013 nature workshops at Providence Farm.

Nature-based activities comprise an important part of fostering health and wellness for participants in TH and HT programs and in contexts such as schools or community centres. A strong research base reinforces the benefits of exploring nature and plant materials. We will use Providence Farm’s meadow and woodland setting to support a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and as inspiration to develop nature-themed seasonal programs that can be readily adapted for use with different populations.

Friday, April 12, 8:45 am to 5:15 pm.

 

Botanical Weaving – simple indoor and outdoor projects

This workshop focuses on techniques for weaving on a variety of simple frames, some for group projects outdoors, others for table-top work with individual participants. All projects use natural and easily found materials and can be adapted for various levels of skill and ability in TH or similar programs. It doesn’t matter if you have never woven or stitched anything before in your life. Share ideas, conversation, and laughter while you work on several colourful and satisfying projects to take home.

Saturday, April 13, 8:45 am to 5:15 pm.

Fee for each workshop is $135.00 and includes a full day (8 hours) of instruction, lots of helpful handouts, and all plant materials and activity supplies. Those enrolling in both the Friday and Saturday workshops pay a reduced fee of $250.00. There is no HST.

No prerequisites. Join others with similar interests in therapeutic horticulture and nature-based activities. Maximum 12 students in each workshop.

Early registration is advised. To make further inquiries or to obtain a registration form, please contact Ann directly at ann@catkingardens.ca

A statement of completion is provided to assist those who are seeking professional registration with the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association or who wish to use this program for continuing education credits for related professional associations.

For further information about horticultural therapy courses, please downloadHORTICULTURAL THERAPY CERTIFICATE_SPRING 2013_Ann Kent HTM. or visit Ann’s website at www.catkingardens.ca.

Providence Farm and Ann Kent look forward to offering another HT Certificate course in the fall of 2013, dates to be announced early in the New Year.

 

Site Rentals

Our beautiful farm is the ideal location for your gathering. Meet indoors while gazing out at the fields and animals, then take a break and enjoy walking in the gardens. We have facilites for retreats and conferences, reunions and picnics, in indoor or outdoor settings.

Providence House may be rented

Providence House

 

Our dining room

Dining Room

 

The kitchen

Kitchen

 

Photo of sunlight streaming through trees

Beautiful grounds

 

View of Providence House and gardens

Yours to rent

Providence House:

  • Chapel; includes seating, capacity for 90
  • Board Room; includes seating, capacity for 20
  • Dining Room; includes seating and outdoor deck, capacity for 64 inside & 32 outside

Outdoor Facilities:

  • Covered Picnic Area; includes 6 picnic tables, capacity for 100 under covered area (can extend with tents)
  • Main Stage Area; includes power
  • St. Ann’s Garden
  • Camping; includes washroom access (no showers, no power) $15/campsite
  • Event Venues Available:
    • Covered picnic area and chairs
    • Stage and Power
    • Providence House Dining Room and chairs and tables for 80 people
    • Grounds surrounding Providence House
    • Grounds in St. Ann’s Public Garden
    • St. Ann’s Garden Club Building

Equipment:

  • BBQ; two available, included in picnic area rental
  • Garden Chairs
  • Indoor Chairs; 100 black, included in room rental
  • Round Tables (5′); twelve (seat 6)
  • Rectangular Tables (30″x6′); thirty (seat 6-8)
  • Tent 20×20′; $275/each occasion

Additional Notes:

  • Full day is considered to be 8 hours
  • 20% discount for non-profit groups with Charitable status number
  • Refundable damage deposit is required for all bookings
  • A deposit of half the total cost is required at the time of booking to secure the date and the balance is to be paid two weeks prior to the event.
  • Deposit refunded if written notice received 30 days prior to event (less a $50 administration fee)
  • 2% per month charged on overdue accounts
  • Arrangements to serve alcohol may be made and a license is required. Alcohol must not be served without managements knowledge.

We will be happy to discuss your event needs and show you the farm. Contact our Community Relations Coordinator for more information:
email or phone 250-746-4204.

Weddings at Providence Farm

Our farm and gardens offer numerous beautiful settings for your wedding ceremony and reception. Among the roses in St. Ann’s Garden, under the heritage apple trees, or inside the open-air gazebo, are all picturesque choices.

Picnic Pavillion

Also inviting are the open spaces of the pastoral lawns, picnic areas and our quaint and beautiful chapel.

A bride stands in the gazebo amid beautiful surroundings at Providence Farm

The Gazebo in St. Ann's Garden

The Providence Farm Wedding Package Includes:

  • The services of our Event Bookings Manager to assist you in organizing your day at Providence Farm
  • Tours of the facility and gardens to choose the perfect setting for your ceremony and/or reception. Options include a covered picnic area and green space, St. Ann’s Garden Area and Gazebo, the Chapel, and Providence House Dining Room with covered deck.
  • Exclusive use of these facilities at Providence Farm the weekend of your wedding
  • Rehearsal time
  • Set-up and take-down time for decorating
  • Tables and Chairs for both the ceremony and reception(Set-up and take-down by Providence Farm staff)
  • A registry table, with table cloth, and chair

Additional Amenities Available for rent:

  • Two 20×20 Marquee tents
  • Stage and Dance Floor with power
  • Flower Arrangements available from Nursery
  • Camping sites

To view our current wedding packages:  Providence Farm Wedding Packages 2013

Providence Farm Events
Reception area at night

For further information, available dates and to make arrangements for a tour of the site, please contact our Community Relations Coordinator: phone 250-746-4204 or fax 250-746-8616 or email her