A Forager’s Journey Through
the Cowichan Valley

There is a kind of magic that lives in the forests of Vancouver Island; an ancient rhythm of life that hums beneath the moss and the cedar, in the cool mist that rises through the trees. Here, nature creates quietly and abundantly, offering a feast to those who know how to look and how to listen.
The Villa Eyrie Exclusive Foraging Experience invites you to step into this world, to wander through a private forest located 30 minutes north of the resort, where time slows and the air smells of pine, earth, and rain. Under the guidance of a certified forager, guests uncover nature’s hidden treasures: mushrooms, greens, herbs, and wild delicacies that have nourished the land for generations.
This is not simply a walk in the woods, it’s an immersion into the language of the land. You will learn how each season reveals its own gifts, how the forest breathes, and how the smallest patch of moss or cluster of berries tells a story about balance, time, and renewal.