Bowen Island Undercurrent Event Planner 2023

ISLAND MADE EVENTS

Bowen Island hosts a multitude of yearly gatherings that delight locals and visitors alike. There’s The Strawberry Tea in June, Dock Dance in July, Bowfest in August, Light Up Bowen in December and the Farmers' Market goes May thru October. On most summer evenings we can be with friends at a fastpitch game at Snug Cove Field, the diamond in the heart of our village where a flock of geese might land in right field and put the game on hold.

Bowen is an island of regular much-anticipated and beloved events taking place in the midst of a wondrous setting. So adding in weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, corporate retreats, wellness retreats, and other special events is a natural extension of what already occurs. It’s been this way so long that organizing and hosting events has become a speciality here, a kind of cottage industry the entire island takes part in.

In these pages you'll find local service providers, from West Coast-inspired venues to speciality food and drink offerings, that are dedicated to making dream events a reality. Only on Bowen can you find the kind of personalized attention that comes from working with small business owners and artisans.

Cover photo: Chelsea Fotia Photography

Helping people throw great parties & events

We are a full service event rental company, proudly serving Bowen Island. Whether you are planning a small dinner party, a company retreat or the beautiful wedding of your dreams, we can help you every step of the way. We rent glassware, china, cutlery, serving dishes, bar supplies, chairs, tables, tents, decor items and more. We look forward to working with you on all your upcoming events, large or small.

BOWEN EVENT MANAGEMENT

Know exactly what you want, but not sure how to make it happen? At Bowen Events your vision is our reality. We specialize in event planning and coordination, helping you get there — on time and on budget. We can provide decor, day-of set-up and event strike, as well as a variety of services for all types of functions: including weddings, birthdays, corporate events, fundraisers and special occasion parties. There is no occasion too small

Every event deserves to be celebrated in style!

Phone: 778-957-0947

Email: boweneventrentals@gmail.com

Website: boweneventrentals.com ~ coming soon!

RUSTIC

ARBUTUS TREES, BOWEN ISLAND

The trending colour this year is RUST. It is a rich colour and is perfect as a style theme for any special event. The rust palette adds natural elegance to any event. Mixing up various shades of terra cotta, orange and copper can create a fresh, stylish and a bohemian look. This colour palette can be used in your decor, floral elements, dinner menu, celebration cakes and other special details.

Copper cherry

Candice Kabantsov

Copper spirit Distillery

2 oz syrup (see below)

1 oz black cherry juice

1 tsp fresh squeezed lime juice

1/2 oz aquafaba (chickpea water)

1 oz black tea

Pinch of salt (we use pink Himalayan)

5 dashes orange bitters (Orangegasm from Copper Spirit Distillery)

1/8 tsp coconut amino acids

Vigorous dry shake for 10 sec.

(No ice)

Shake with ice for 14 sec.

Strain and garnish with a dash of cinnamon

COMPLEX SYRUP

35g minced ginger (organic washed and skin on)

5 black pepper corns

2 g cinnamon bark

2 cups of water

Bring to boil and simmer on low for 15 min.

Strain

Disolve 100 g honey (about 3 generous tbs) into the tea and chill

Make Mine A mocktail!

It’s official: The biggest trend in bars are drinks without alcohol. There are so many reasons why people love mocktails. To begin with they just taste great! ~ and the same effo rt and energy goes into making a mocktail as goes into a craft cocktail. Mocktails are also ideal to serve to anyone. Even kids can enjoy mocktails!

You can create amazing, pretty mocktails to serve at parties, weddings, baby showers and children’s birthdays. They are perfect for any occasion.

Mocktails are made with love, care and effort, and creating the perfect mocktail can be a science.

Try some of our Bowen favourites here!

HIPPIE MONROE

JOSHUA KEITH YOUNG BOWEN ISLAND PUB

4 cucumber slices

4 dashes of lavender bitters

2 oz pineapple juice

1oz lemon juice

1oz simple syrup

Shaken on ice and topped with

1.5 oz sprite

1.5 oz soda

Arancia Tramonto

Spritz (Orange sunset)

GORDON CURRY TUSCANY

RESTAURANT

3 oz Legero, a non-alcoholic sparkling wine produced by Freixenet with a finish full of melon & citrus notes.

2 oz Blood orange San pelleg rino

2 oz Tonic

2 splashes of aromatic bitters

Garnished with a slice of preserved orange

Virgin Mango Margarita

THOM MCCANN

DOC MORGAN’S

RESTAURANT

2 oz fresh mango purée

5 oz simple syrup,

1 oz fresh Meyer lemon juice, shake with ice

add sparkling water

stir garnish with mint and fresh mango pieces.

Meyer lemon wedge

Coarse sugar for sugaring the rims of the glasses

el rosado

GUIALLUME GROS BARCELONA

TAPAS AND WINE BAR

1 oz Orange Juice

1 oz Apple Juice

1 oz Lemon juice

Drop of Angostura bitter

Dr op of Grenadine

All ingredients in a shaker with ice

Strain into a chilled Martini glass

Garnish with a sliced blood orange.

BOWEN BEER AND WINE CELLAR

Wines, craft beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages. Professional selections and sommelier services available.

604.947.2729 Stephen@ www.bowenliqourstore.ca

BOWEN CIDER HOUSE

Family-run farm orchard. Tasting room & lounge with hand crafted cider & locally sourced seasonal menu. Available for weddings and special events.

www.bowenciderhouse.ca

COPPER SPIRIT DISTILLERY

A family-run boutique craft distillery and tasting lounge. Vodka, gin and whisky hand crafted with 100% organic ingredients.

www.copperspirit.ca

BON VIVANT CATERING & EVENTS

Full-service catering and ev ent experts specializing in the marriage of food and wine. www.bonvivant.com

DOC MORGAN'S RESTAURANT

Doc Morgan's at the USSC Marina. Special occasions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, team building meetings, birthdays and an niversaries. events@docmorgans.ca

ENDSWELL FARM

Long table dinners for your weddings, private parties, retreats.

noah@homefarm.ca

endswellfarm.com

SAVOURY CITY CATERING & EVENTS

Custom catered events makes for truly unforgettable experiences. As seasoned offsite caterers, we can travel almost anywhere you are! www.savourycity.com

MEADOWBROOK MARKET

Artisanal market garden whole animal butcher shop. Focussing on sustainability and regenerative practices. Available to cater or supply your special event. www.meadowbrookmarket.ca

THE SHED EATERY

With a capacity of up to 200 guests and a stunning view over Howe Sound - the Shed is the perfect solution for any eventfrom a birthday dinner to corporate fundrais er. Contact katie@bowengolf.com to book.

TELL YOUR FRIENDS CAFE

Healthy & delicious catering for small groups(<20 people) We specialize in plant-based, gluten-friendly meals & treats. Corporate retreats, picnic-style lunches, intimate dinner parties. tellyourfriendscafe @gmail.com

TUSCANY RESTAURANT

Celebrate at the Tuscany. Curate a customized menu and wine list prepared by Tuscany's executive chef. Party into the night under the lights of the vine covered patio. www.tuscanypizza.com

ARTISAN EATS CAFE/ THE SNUG

After hours meetings and special event rentals Artisan Eats and the Snug snugcafe.ca artisaneats.ca

BOWEN CIDER HOUSE

Cidery farm market. Rustic barn available for weddings and special events. bowenciderhouse.ca

BOWEN ISLAND LODGE

Corporate events, wellness retreats, and weddings in a waterfront setting. bowenislandlodge.ca

BOWEN ISLAND GOLF

Special event capacity for up to 200 guests at The Shed with a stunning backdrop of West Vancouver. bowengolf.com

CATES HILL CHAPEL

Rental includes main Chapel, lobby and new catering kitchen. Amber Dubord at bookings@ cateshillchapel.com

ENDSWELL FARM

Weddings, Private Parties, Retreats, Airbnb, Flowers, Catering, and full farm services. Noah-341-7244 noah@homefarm.ca www.endswellfarm.com

EVENT VENUES

NECTAR YOGA RETREAT

Yoga Retreats, Corporate Retreats, Conscious Weddings, Day Retreats, Vegetarian Eats

20 Acres of Forest nectaryogaretreat.ca

TUSCANY RESTAURANT

Full service, licensed venue including catering, wedding/special event rentals and staff. tuscanypizza.com

UNION STEAMSHIP

MARINA CO.

Set on the ocean - a perfect backdrop for a wedding or special event along with heritage accommodations. unionsteamshipmarina.com

COPPER SPIRIT DISTILLERY

Small gatherings -birthday parties, cocktail parties, stags, small concerts, single or duo musicians, tasting parties (part of a company retreat package or family reunion. www.copperspirit.ca

AARON SLUGGET FIELD

BOWEN ISLAND LEGION

COLLINS HALL

CRIPPEN REGIONAL PARK

TUNSTALL BAY CLUBHOUSE

COVE

COMMONS LIBRARY

and it went like

Andrea Clarke

Yoga Teacher Training Retreat

November 2022

Nectar Yoga Retreat, Bowen Island

What was your absolute favourite event you hosted you hosted last year?

Our 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Tina Pashumati James. It was inspiring to watch people transform and blossom into teachers. We look forward to hosting our next training in February 2024.

What did out of town guests rave about?

Our cottages and buildings on 20 acres of forested land. The cottages were specifically designed to highlight the ever-changing views of nature with big windows and high ceilings, while offering the comforts of home with every detail thought out; fully stocked tea stations, bedside water decanters, plentiful toiletries, luxurious linens, and the list goes on.

What do your guests still talk about?

Our geodesic dome, where we host our meditation and yoga classes, is beautiful and pretty unique. It has a very large window facing the forest. Our guests make sure to snap some photos in there to post.

How do you stand out?

We proudly partner with various local, women-owned, businesses to offer unique items at our Nectar Goods boutique ~ candles, body products, wall art, greeting cards, throw blankets and yoga clothing to name a few of the items we retail.

Doing it on Bowen means . . .

Our guests have to slow down. Our intention is to seed consciousness that naturally comes from our guests immersing themselves in the beauty of Bowen Island.

ACCOMMODATIONS ACTIVITIES

ARTISAN SUITES

Bowen Island's only boutique hotel- style accommodation.Featuring four contemporary rooms. www.artisansuites.com

COCOA WEST BED & CHOCOLATE

Romantic boutique suite inspired by chocolate. Steps from renowned Cocoa West Chocolatier. www.cocoawest.com

ENDSWELL FARM

Two-level, five-bedroom farmhouse beautifully designed to preserve the elegance and heritage of the original 1909 home. www.endswellfarm.com

FOUR EXTRAORDINARY WEST SIDE PROPERTIES

Tunstall Bay: garden view pet friendly studio or Oceanview two bdr.with gourmet kitchen. Bowen Bay: Side by side homes that sleep six and four. Two minute walk to beach. Email Super host helenonbowen@gmail.com

NECTAR YOGA RETREAT

Modern, Scandinavian-inspired deluxe cottages designed with simplistic coziness in mind. www.nectaryoga.ca

WOODLAND STUDIO

Self -contained guest cabin with private garden. Hike the trails, walk to an award winning cidery and nearby specialty food shops. visit www.woodlands.ca

THE CABOOSE

Lovely view cottage close to Tunstall Bay beach, trails and the Cape. A perfect getaway for two. bowenislandconcierge@gmail.com 604-841-8541

BOWEN E BIKES

Just 20 metres from the ferry. Book ahead and walk off the ferry to be on your eBike to Bowen's remote beaches and forests.

www.bowenebikes.ca

B OWEN GOLF

Carved from a West Coast rainforest Bowen Golf was voted as one of the top 25 9-hole courses in Canada. www.bowengolf.com

BOWEN ISLAND FISHING CHARTERS

Howe Sound half day and full day charters. A rewarding exper ience on the water with memories that will last a lifetime.

www.bowenislandfishing.com

REDDINGS BOAT CHARTERS

Boat tours & private charters within Howe Sound aboard a restored open air cruiser. Coming summer 2023!

www.ReddingsBoatCharters.com

THE BURROW

Bring your group to a Sip n' Paint Night or try an art & pottery class together. Or book a private event or birthday party.

www.theburrowbowen.com

BOWEN ISLAND DISC GOLF

BOWEN ISLAND TOURS

BOWEN ISLAND SEA KAYAKING

ZOOM ZOOM SCOOTERS

EVENT RENTALS

BOWEN EVENT RENTALS

Helping people throw great parties and events.

Basia Lieske 778-957-0947

boweneventrentals@gmail.com

BOWEN EVENT MANAGEMENT

Specializing in event design, planning and coordinating.

Basia Lieske 778 -957-0947

boweneventrentals@gmail.com

BOWEN ISLAND BIFFIES

bowenbiffies@gmail.com

FLOWERS & DECOR

MORNING STAR WOOLLEN

Seed to ceremony weddings. DIY Bridal buckets. On farm you pick flowers. Cut flower arrangements. www.morningstarwoollen.com

SHED HOME FURNISHINGS & CRAFTS

Island made ~ from sourced wood, pallet boards or driftwood. We can produce one of a kind props or pieces for your next event. Services bars, wedding arches, directional signage, easels to table decor pieces.Paul or Basia Lieske 778-957-0947 basialieske@gmail.com

SWEET SALAL

Bowen Island based 'boutique' flower studio providing customized fresh florals for special occasions. 604-837-0611 @sweet_salal sweetsalal@gmail.com

TOSH DECOR

Home & Garden Decor Design & Consultation.

Party Planning All Events - All Ages. 604 671 9035 @Artisan Square www.toshdecor.ca

and it went like

Brenda Morrison

Birthday Celebration October 2022

Hummingbird Lane, Bowen Island

What was your absolute favourite?

My hummingbird birthday cake!

The cake was prepared thoughtfully by Helen Taylor and decorated with fresh marigolds, the birth flower for the month of October.

I live on Hummingbird Lane, and the hummingbirds were feeding. The flowers on my hummingbird cake matched the flowers in the pots on my deck, in a simple and elegant way. It wasn't planned ... pure serendipity. Magical. What do friends still talk about?

From walking up the stone entrance (thanks to Bowenshire Landscaping)

to gathering on the deck, surrounded by the simple beauty of Bowen Island and the Salish Sea, my friends felt that they were stepping into a celebratory container of good food, good company and so much more. It felt like pure joy. A simply perfect birthday celebration.

Was there a lifesaver moment?

I felt inspired and supported as I co-created with Basia Lieske, of Bowen Events, my special party. She had the "little of this and that" to uplift the celebration. And the bonus - no cleaning up. I felt cared for as I celebrated with good friends.

What did out of town guests rave about?

The table was set with a place for each of my guests. They felt like special guests in my life, as we gathered together. We all lifted each other up.

One piece of advice?

Don't over plan. Uplift the natural setting. Make it your own.

Doing it on Bowen meant ....

I was hosting the celebration in the place that I call home, surrounded by the natural beauty of Bowen Island. I continue to feel those memories, in so many ways, because it is the place that I call home.

and it went like

Melanie McCready

Wedding August 18 2018

Bowfest Field, Bowen Island

What was your favourite moment ?

Standing in Crippen Park and seeing all our guests, a lot of whom were from out of town, enjoying the views of Snug Cove and the North Shore mountains.

What do friends still talk about?

Friends still talk about - the food! We hired Boy with a Knife and they did not disappoint! Also Adam Woodall band rocked us into the night and it was just such a blast!

Was there a lifesaver moment?

Planning ahead for for things like ice, power, lighting, etc.

What did out of town guests rave about?

Our out of town guests raved about everything, especially the island vibes and having such a magical set-up in the park (we had a huge tent mid-field for dinner!)

One piece of advice?

Hire a planner and use on-island rentals! Ensure you know what power your caterers require, and make sure you have enough ice and drinks!

Doing it on Bowen meant .... meant the world to me since I grew up here, and it was so amazing getting to share it with my husbands family and all our guests!

PHOTOGRAPHY GRAPHICS & MUSIC

SEA TO SKY STUDIOS

Wedding, elopement, and event photographers, Ben + Brit. www.seatoskystudios.ca

JO & GLO

Jo & Glo Wedding Photographer

www Joandglo.com

Joandglophoto@gmail.com

BOWEN CUSTOM FRAMING

We will help you find a ideal frame for your photos and artwork.

Basia Lieske 778-957-0947

bowenartframing@gmail.com

CECCAN DESIGN

Bowen based graphic designer. Party or wedding invitations, print & online ads, website, menu design, signage and more! www.cecdesign.ca

KIRSTEN DEGNER

Freelance designer specializing in graphic design, print marketing and simple effective websites.

www.kirstendegner.com

bands

BLACK MOLLY

DAVID GRAFF

STRAIGHT UP SEVEN HILLS

JOHN STIVER

ROB BAILEY

dj's

JAMIE WOODALL

LEO CHAN

The added Touch

ARTS PACIFIC GALLERY

A collective of Bowen Island artisans located in Artisan Square. Art,hand crafted works and more. www.artspacificgallery.com

BOWEN ISLAND HERB SALTS

Herbs, berries and wood cuttings naturally grown here, blended into gourmet salts & sugars, or smoked to create unique flavours.

www.bowenislandherbsalts.com

EMILIE KAPLUN DESIGNS

Unique custom made jewellery for weddings and special events. Find Emilie's collection at Catching Stars Gallery www. kaplundesigns.com

FABULOUS FINDS ON BOWEN

Luxury resale, brand name samples, unique gifts and accessories. For men and women. Below the Bowen Island Pub. 604-947-0881

MOVEMENT GLOBAL

THE REAL RAPUNZEL

We offer quirky party favors, unique gifts and handmade Bowen-centric mementos, bringing joy to your guests and your wallet.

575 Artisan Lane @ Artisan Square Text or call 604 813 8324

SANGRE DE FRUTA BOTANICAL

Handcrafted botanical skin, body & hair products. Custom gift options for weddings and events. Refillable amenities available for guest accommodations.

www.sangredefruta.com

CATCHING STARS GALLERY

Gifts, jewellery, art and accessories for all occasions. A BC Artist Cooperative located in Snug Cove. www.catchingstarsgallery.com

Luxurious, cutting edge ethical eco clothi ng, sustainable fabrics, designed locally. Shop in store at Artisan Square or 24/7 at www.movementglobal.com

SQUIRREL ON BOWEN

All sorts of great things big and small for everyone and every event! #local #global #ethical @squirrelonbowen

Next to Doc's in the cove 604-816-0830

TOSH DECOR

Home & Garden Decor, Design & Consultation, Custom Gift Baskets, Staging, Party Planning, All Events - All Ages

604 671 9035

Artisan Square

www.toshdecor.ca

BOWEN ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

CATES HILL CHAPEL

ST GERARD'S CATHOLIC CHURCH