W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary
(Formerly Mary Lake)
Nature Kinship House
The Nature Kinship House is the Heart of the Sanctuary
Nature. Respect. Connect. Protect
“This centre is being created to support an awareness of our important connection to the complex web of life that maintains nature and our responsibility within that web. To encourage a culture of care for the natural world and a future where nature matters”
The exquisite beauty and serenity found throughout the property, makes it the perfect environment for the Nature Kinship House, a centre of learning that will cultivate connection to and respect for the natural world. The 4600-sq. foot house sits over the water’s edge offering a panoramic view of the lake, waterfowl and aquatic life.
Besides hosting retreats, workshops, meetings and classes focused on nature and ecology, programs that encourage health and wellbeing through connection to the natural world such as ecopsychology, forest therapy and meditation can be offered. There is also an opportunity for nature inspired arts programs and artist in residence retreats.
Uses of the Nature Kinship House
Speaker Series
- First People’s Plant Knowledge
- Nature & Human Health
- Human impacts on Nature
- Artists
Nature & Ecology Classes and Presentations
- Nature school programs
- Conservation and Covenants
- Navigation in Nature – Leave no Trace
Therapeutic Retreats and Programs
- Nature and Forest Therapy
- Eco Psychology
- Meditation
- Wellness
- Stress & Trauma
Art Programs
- Nature painting classes – Adult and Youth
- Art on the Walls: Monthly displays of paintings and photographs from local artists
- Artist in Residence Programs: 7 to 14-day retreats
- Acoustic Music Concerts: concerts by local and regional musicians or groups
- Community Arts Projects
W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary
1772 Millstream Rd,
Victoria, BC V9B 6E4
W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary Society 1772 Millstream Rd.
Victoria, BC. V9B 6E4
Registered Charity BN: 11894 6953 RR0001
WSÁNEC Coast Salish
W̱MÍYEŦEN Nature Sanctuary lies within the traditional territories of the WSÁNEC (Saanich) Coast Salish Peoples.
We recognize the integral role the ancestors of the WSÁNEC Coast Salish Peoples play as past stewards of the Highlands lands.