Clear Sky Farm, BC

Clear Sky Farm, BC Clear Sky Farm is a division of Clear Sky Meditation and Study Foundation, a registered non-profit society and charitable organisation in Eastern BC, Canada.
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Food Forests, Permaculture & Heritage Garlic in the Canadian Rockies: www.clearskyfarm.com

Clear Sky Farm is a volunteer based Social Enterprise of Clear Sky Meditation Centre: www.clearskycenter.org Other than meditation retreats, the center is also host to numerous other courses throughout the year on native grasslands, ecology, permaculture, farming, psychology, yoga, dance, and much more. Cle

ar Sky Farm is operated by numerous karma yogis, volunteers and meditators who spend time practicing mindfulness while weeding, planting & harvesting! Thanks to their efforts, we are able to enjoy this wholesome exploration into permaculutre, food forests, and farming!

The p***y willows are out - the soft caress of Spring.
04/19/2020

The p***y willows are out - the soft caress of Spring.

A lovely food forest karma yoga and meditation day last Sunday!
08/05/2019

A lovely food forest karma yoga and meditation day last Sunday!

Some colourful friends enjoying the food forest this morning :)
06/09/2019

Some colourful friends enjoying the food forest this morning :)

05/24/2019

The Atlanta City Council has voted to approve a measure that seeks to transform nearly 7.1 acres of vacant property into a park and food forest that would be open to the public free of charge.

05/12/2019

With heartfelt joy we welcome back the bees and blossoms ❤️

Itching to get your garden prepped? Here’s a good article on cover crops and green manure.
04/30/2019

Itching to get your garden prepped? Here’s a good article on cover crops and green manure.

People often ask me, "What is the best green manure?” That sets me off on one of my favorite lectures. "There is no best green manure,” I begin, and go on to explain that green manures (cover crops) have many benefits, and farms and gardens have many windows of opportunity where they can fit. So...

Calling all Plant Lover-Meditators...
04/04/2019

Calling all Plant Lover-Meditators...

02/12/2019

Who out there would like to train in both meditation and farming this year?

11/27/2018
11/26/2018

There we are in the left corner! Great to see Cranbrook locals out in force, and Santa too.

11/24/2018

Line up!

Ooh la la Dave’s Tequila brownies are also making an appearance at cranbrook farmers market tomorrow 😍
11/24/2018

Ooh la la Dave’s Tequila brownies are also making an appearance at cranbrook farmers market tomorrow 😍

Making her debut tomorrow at the cranbrook farmers market... she’s made of some amazing ingredients...
11/24/2018

Making her debut tomorrow at the cranbrook farmers market... she’s made of some amazing ingredients...

11/04/2018

Juicing our food forest apples! Thanks to wildsight who rents out the gear :)

10/10/2018
Ooh la la at the cranbrook farmers market today :)
08/18/2018

Ooh la la at the cranbrook farmers market today :)

Action Retreat time- we’ve been mulching asparagus beds as our group project these two weeks ❤️
08/10/2018

Action Retreat time- we’ve been mulching asparagus beds as our group project these two weeks ❤️

We are at the market! Food Forest Smoothies!
07/14/2018

We are at the market! Food Forest Smoothies!

Pssst... we are getting ready for something this Saturday...  can you guess what?? (It’s been a few years...!)
07/12/2018

Pssst... we are getting ready for something this Saturday... can you guess what?? (It’s been a few years...!)

With all the rain this season we have some new appearances in the food forest (year 5 since planting)
07/12/2018

With all the rain this season we have some new appearances in the food forest (year 5 since planting)

Photos from last year's food forest harvesting at our summer retreat program - what's in store this year?  Our guess is ...
06/22/2018

Photos from last year's food forest harvesting at our summer retreat program - what's in store this year? Our guess is LOTS of fruit. Tonnes of rain this year :)

05/19/2018

The Birds and the Bees in the food forest... in all their spring glory :)

04/11/2018

Many invasive weeds that landowners battle in their farms or gardens are actually delicious edible plants that are popping up in farmers' markets everywhere.

11/12/2017

The edible cover crop is up . These winter peas will protect and nourish the soil all winter, plus they can be eaten at any stage!

Why food forests are so precious - Soil is ever nourished, and insects are welcomed.
10/20/2017

Why food forests are so precious - Soil is ever nourished, and insects are welcomed.

The shocking collapse of insect populations hints at a global ecological meltdown, writes Guardian columnist George Monbiot

Our food forest on Local TV!!  Starts at 10:18.
10/18/2017

Our food forest on Local TV!! Starts at 10:18.

This month's episode features a chat with The Salvation Army, a look at a Cold Climate Food Forest in Cranbrook, a preview of this year's Barney Bentall & Th...

10/11/2017

3..2..1..liftoff! The walls are up on our giant compost project. Come visit to learn how this system will benefit our Food Forest for years to come.

Announcing!  Learn Food Forestry North of the 49th with Richard Walker and Luke Kimmel - Sept 23-24, 2017 :)
08/20/2017

Announcing! Learn Food Forestry North of the 49th with Richard Walker and Luke Kimmel - Sept 23-24, 2017 :)

Berries a-harvesting!
07/25/2017

Berries a-harvesting!

Yummy! Ava Gardner and Dave Basu Roy enjoying the fruits of wild Saskatoon harvest. Just outside the cold climate Food Forest.

07/20/2017

Dave Basu Roy, Food Forest Product Manager with the new Food Forest Brochure and a delightful bag of medicinal sea buckthorn tea.

We are looking for YOU!  Come join us in the beautiful food forest at Clear Sky Meditation Centre this year - positions ...
04/06/2017

We are looking for YOU! Come join us in the beautiful food forest at Clear Sky Meditation Centre this year - positions available starting May 2017 :)

At Clear Sky Meditation Center, BC, 2017 Do you love learning and growing? Would you like to live in a community based on the values of awakening and compassion? Would you like to connect with your…

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Clear Sky Farm and Food Forest is part of Clear Sky Meditation Centre, a registered non-profit society and charitable organisation in Eastern BC, Canada. Clear Sky is an incredible residential meditation centre in the East Kootenay. We provide stellar training in personal growth and awakening.

Our centre is also proudly home to one of Canada’s largest cold climate food forests. Designed in 2012 and planted in 2013, the food forest is a one acre demonstration model of sustainable agro-forestry. For anyone wishing to grow their own Food Forest or start their own artisanal, perennial based organic farm, this position will provide invaluable ‘hands on’ experience. Clear Sky Farm is operated by numerous karma yogis, volunteers and meditators who spend time practicing mindfulness while weeding, planting & harvesting! Thanks to their efforts, we are able to enjoy this wholesome exploration into permaculutre, food forests, and farming!