A joyful three-day celebration of plant medicine, community, and connection to the land
Jun 26-28
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
Curious about the medicinal plants growing right under your feet? This walk is designed to shift your perspective from “looking” at nature to “experiencing” it. Led by the legendary David Winston and herbalist Patrick Kooyman, this session focuses on the energetics of herbs – understanding their heating, cooling, drying, or moistening effects on the body through direct sensory engagement.
Monday June 29
Curious about the darker corners of the plant kingdom? This session is designed to shift your perspective from fear to respectful understanding. This intensive seminar focuses on the Shadow Garden – exploring the history, folklore, and medicinal nuances of high-potency botanicals through a hands-on, multi-sensory approach.
Monday June 29
Ready to re-enchant your relationship with the local landscape? This walk is designed to shift your perspective from “passing by” nature to “deeply connecting” with it. Led by the beloved Rosemary Gladstar, this session focuses on the soulful stories of our botanical neighbors – understanding the powerful medicine and edible treasures growing in the untamed areas exactly where we live.
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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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