ONE WEEK TO GO --

2024 Denman Island Home and Garden Tour
(June 15^th and 16^th)

Don't let this opportunity slip away! Secure your tickets today and embark on a journey celebrating the splendor, innovation, and unique island spirit of Denman Island. Whether you're a local resident or a curious visitor, we look forward to welcoming you to the 2024 Denman Island Home and Garden Tour!

Purchase tickets and see further details on our interactive map at: denmanconservancy.org/tour

Corlan Vineyard Added to the Tour

The Denman Island Home and Garden Tour has the delight of adding Corlan Vineyard to the Tour! This is just one of the now 13 stellar properties involved in the Tour. By purchasing a ticket, visitors will be supporting the work of the Denman Conservancy Association (DCA). Over the last two decades, the Tour has helped finance the protection of over 800 acres of environmentally precious land, safeguarding the Island’s ecological integrity, biodiversity and cultural heritage. Here is a description of this ‘must-see’ gem on the Tour, one among many others…

In 2006 this 10 acre property was forested with no water, septic or hydro. Today it is a thriving 5 acre vineyard, tasting room, farm and restaurant. The vision, hard work and dedication of Pat and Selwyn is an inspiration. This year, they won 3 Gold Medals for their wine: white, red and rosé. The vineyard is certified organic. You are invited to visit the tasting room. “Corlan” means sheepfold and they have 12 sheep, a working border collie and 30 laying hens. Plant starts and tree seedlings are grown in the greenhouse. The siding and addition onto the house were built with trees off the property and milled with Pat’s sawmill. In the kitchen, notice the center beam with a carved mermaid and harbour seal, stained glass cupboards and unique drawer pulls. Recycled materials were used throughout the home. Enjoy a picnic under the arbor.  Charcuterie boxes are on the menu and can be pre-ordered. Live music is featured at this venue on Saturday.

To see more venues on our interactive map and to purchase your ticket today, please go to denmanconservancy.org/tour.

The Home of Sandy and Des Kennedy 

The home of Sandy and Des Kennedy featured in Canadian Gardening Magazine, way back in the summer of 1990! The gardens have only matured and become more magnificent since then!

Among the notable landmarks is the legendary botanical haven of Sandy and Des Kennedy (author of "Commune"). Surrounded by fern and forest, this rustic house and its mature gardens have been featured in numerous TV programs, magazines, books, & calendar.  Slowly carved out of a clear-cut decades ago, this garden is extensively terraced with local sandstone and overflows with drought tolerant ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials and ground covers.  A small pond and waterfall are central features.  The whimsical house is owner built from largely recycled and hand hewn materials.  The greenhouse, large vegetable garden and fruit trees provide a year round abundance of organic produce.  This property is a 1970’s “back to the land” classic!

View detailed venue information on our new interactive map...

Ticket sales and further details can be found on an interactive map at: denmanconservancy.org/tour

The Tour runs June 15^th and 16^th, 9am to 4pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on-line or at various venues: Garden Works (Courtenay), Denman Hardware (Denman Island), Hornby Gas Bar (Hornby Island), KenDoor (Qualicum), Cultivate (Parksville), Weinberg’s (Buckley Bay), Blue Heron Books (Comox)

Cyclists: organizers would like to see cyclists take over the Island during this event, so as an incentive, there will be a free draw for those riding on the tour, to win a basket of prizes. In the past, we’ve had over 100 cyclists. To enter the cyclists’ draw, simply enter your name at the Arts Centre in downtown Denman Island.