A joyful three-day celebration of plant medicine, community, and connection to the land
Jun 26-28
The Vancouver Island Herb Gathering is a joyful, three day celebration of plant medicine, community, and connection to the land – held every two years on the lush, welcoming grounds of Innisfree Farm & Botanic Garden in the Comox Valley.
It’s part festival, part conference, and part heartfelt reunion, where herbalists, farmers, gardeners, healers, educators, and the simply herb-curious come together to learn, share, and grow.
You don’t need to be a practicing herbalist to feel at home here — just bring your curiosity and love for plants, people, and the Earth.
Our speakers are herbalists and plant practitioners from across North America.
Secure your spot at the Gathering.
Kids Herb Club Program running at workshop times: Fri, Sat, Sun
For ages 5-12 years
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3-day Access: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Want a little more time together at the Vancouver Island Herb Gathering? Our special events are optional add-on tickets that let you enjoy our Gala event and immersive Intensive experiences beyond the main Gathering weekend.
Thursday June 25
Join herbal elders Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, and Nancy Turner for a cozy storytelling evening where the wisdom of the plants comes alive through story.
Proceeds of this fundraising event support the Vancouver Island Herb Gathering and Cumberland Community Forest.
Monday June 29
Explore our three Intensives: experience the energetics of plants on a sensory herb walk with David Winston and Patrick Kooyman, delve into the mysterious and potent world of poisonous herbs with the Seed Sistas, or learn the edible and medicinal uses of common garden and wild plants on a garden walk with Rosemary Gladstar.
Menus feature fresh produce from the Comox Valley and surrounding farms, with vegetarian and omnivore options at every meal.
The Gathering is built by community. Here’s how you can be part of making it happen.
Support the Gathering, and connect your brand with the Western Canadian herbal community.
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Join our vibrant marketplace of herbal products, books, wares, and craftwork.
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Attend the Gathering at a reduced rate in exchange for helping with event operations.
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Applications for 2026 teachers are now closed. Thank you to all who applied.
Applications Closed
Innisfree Farm is located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Here’s how to get here:
Fly into Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) via Pacific Coastal, WestJet, or Air Canada. The farm is approximately 20 minutes from the airport.
Take BC Ferried from Horseshoe Bay or Tsawwassen to Nanaimo, then drive north to the Comox Valley.
Book your ferry in advance!
We encourage carpooling to reduce our footprint. Join our private Facebook Rideshare group to connect with fellow participants.
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