Linnaea Farm is a beautiful land trust located on Cortes Island, B.C. Situated on the edge of a small lake, it comprises 315 acres of rich forests, fields, gardens and orchards.

The Linnaea Farm Society placed conservation covenants on Linnaea Farm, dividing the land into four different zones. Each zone provides a different type of protection to the land. Organic farming methods must be used in the Agriculture Zone. Harvest of forest products in the Forest Zone must be sustainable. The Protected Zones are free from human activity, except for limited trail use. The Residential Zone is the least restrictive, allowing resident stewards to conduct activities necessary for home and farm maintenance while protecting the lakefront.

The farm is located amidst an environmental cornucopia. The lake offers swimming, canoeing, fishing and habitat for beaver, otter, mink, and many water birds. Short day hikes offer spectacular views of the local waters, islands, snow-capped mountains, and old growth forest. The ocean is nearby for shoreline adventures, kayaking, and fishing. Edible mushrooms and seafood abound. Overnight trips offer even more possibilities.

THE STEWARDS
It is here that a small group of adults and children have chosen to live, work the land, and learn together ways of putting their vision of personal and earth stewardship into practice. These resident stewards operate a small, experimental organic farm. In addition to several gardens of annual and perennial vegetables, herbs, berries and ornamentals, there are 30 acres of pasture and hay fields with cows, horses, sheep, chickens, and bees.

In keeping with the mandate of the Linnaea Farm Society the resident stewards also operate an ecological garden programme, an alternative school for island children, and workshops for skills in sustainable living using the rich resources of Linnaea Farm.

VISITING LINNAEA FARM
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