The Vancouver Island Herb Gathering is a biennial celebration of herbal medicine, plant wisdom, and community connection, held on the lush seven-acre sanctuary of Innisfree Farm & Botanic Garden.
Since 2013, the Gathering has welcomed plant lovers from across Western Canada and the United States, growing into one of the region’s most beloved herbal events.
As a project of Gardens without Borders (#440930-2), a registered not-for-profit organization, our mission is to provide accessible, high-quality education in herbal medicine, horticulture, and regenerative agriculture. We offer both online and in-person programming designed to deepen plant knowledge, foster ecological stewardship, and strengthen community connection.
We receive and make donations to support Canadian herbal and environmental associations aligned with our purpose. Through scholarship and work-trade programs, we subsidize educational opportunities to ensure learning remains accessible and inclusive. Together, we are cultivating a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable herbal community for generations to come.
Connect with 300+ engaged attendees from Western Canada and the U.S., including herbalists, wellness practitioners, educators, farmers, and conscious consumers.
Our audience actively supports ethical brands in herbal medicine, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable living – making this a high-impact, niche marketing opportunity.
Align your brand with a respected non-profit herbal education event held at the internationally registered Innisfree Farm & Botanic Garden.
Featuring renowned keynote speakers Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, and Nancy Turner, the Gathering offers sponsors meaningful association with credibility, education, and community trust.
Engage directly with attendees through our vendor marketplace, sponsorship, and giveaways.
With four days of workshops, herb walks, theatre events, meals and beverages, and immersive entertainment experiences, sponsors benefit from organic, relationship-based exposure – not just logo placement.
Our Gathering attracts a deeply engaged community of:
Attendees range from those new to herbalism to highly experienced practitioners seeking continuing education and peer connection.
Participant feedback consistently highlights:
This is not a casual festival crowd – it is an education-driven, connection-oriented audience.
Our attendees are:
Sponsors are introduced to an audience that is thoughtful, engaged, and aligned with regenerative and natural health values.
Our active social media community includes 1900+ members on our Facebook group, 2800+ fans on our Facebook page, and 5,400 followers on Instagram.
Our email newsletter connects us with 3,000+ engaged herbal enthusiatics who receive updates about our events. Sponsors are highlighted through featured mentions.
We promote the Gathering through trusted publications like the Comox Valley Collective, Herbal Collective Magazine. We also partner with local health food stores, herbal schools and wellness brands to run ticket giveaways.
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Sponsorship package extends to the online Canadian Herb Conference (details to follow).
Position your brand as the primary benefactor of the Gathering’s most intimate and high-profile evening.
