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Forest Cooperage SOOKE TO PORT RENFREW

off grid cabins, and everything in between. Think durability meets design, and practicality paired with a touch of indulgence.

For Victoria locals and visitors alike, our doors are open. Witness the care and detailed workmanship that goes into every product. With

our own drying kiln on site, we can control the quality from start to finish.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your home spa experience or integrate a piece of the West Coast’s natural elegance into your routine, Forest Cooperage delivers.

We’re proud to build in Sooke and service our local customers, and were also proud to ship to locations such as the iconic Sundance Resort in Utah, where we recently supplied a beautiful oversize barrel sauna built from cedar salvaged from a decommissioned logging road bridge.

Making beautiful products that bring great moments and memories for our clients drives us in everything we do, whether it’s a sauna on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, or a soaking tub on a Brooklyn rooftop.

Ready to bring a touch of Sooke into your life? Visit our workshop to experience our craftsmanship up close, or reach out to us to discuss how we can enhance your space with our cedar wellness products. Your next moment of relaxation is just a conversation away.

Visit our intstagram @ forestcooperage to see more of where our products end up!

Is it Time for a Wellness-Based Holiday?

How many times have you said, “I need a vacation!”?

Many of us are feeling the cumulative eff ects of stress and we really do need a break. However, going on an alcohol-centric vacation where we gorge at buff ets and lay around on a beach often only leaves us feeling bloated, tired and sluggish. Then when we return home, nothing really changes, and we might even say, “I need a vacation from my vacation!”

So maybe it is time for something diff erent? Many people are now choosing wellness-based travel. Replacing exhausting vacations with nourishing restorative holidays. At True Healing Ocean Retreat, we see the tremendous benefi ts of wellness-based itineraries to help bring harmony back to our clients’ nervous systems and teach them practices to help support a healthy lifestyle when they return home.

We create an intimate experience, for up to 2 guests at a time, where we ensure our guests are cared for and tailor their experience to what

they want and need. Our many holistic off erings support mind, body and spirit well-being. A retreat can include customized yoga sessions, techniques for se ling your nervous system, professional coaching, soothing massage, meditative sound healing, guided mindfulness hikes, nourishing catered food and more.

Everything we off er aims to enhance our guests’ well-being, including our retreat se ing, which on its own has profound eff ects. We are located near East Sooke Regional Park, where there is an abundance of natural beauty to explore and reconnect with. Our newly built space provides a clean, comfortable spot for our retreat guests to enjoy breath-taking views of the Salish Sea, Olympic Mountains and dense forest.

We are grateful to share that our guests head home feeling rejuvenated and more at ease. If you would like to find out more or book a retreat visit truehealingoceanretreat.com

EXPLORE!

SOOKE WOMENS SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP

SAT, JUN 1 9:30AM – 12:00PM

EMCS COMMONS

6218 SOOKE ROAD

EMCS Society presents an empowering self-defence workshop focused on violence prevention and de-escalation through boundary se ing and enforcement. Practice key target areas for physical selfdefence, as well as simple ways to keep safe and aware of your surroundings.

Women Ages 18+ • $95 + GST

SOOKE SECRET GARDEN TOUR

SAT/SUN, JUNE 1/2

10:00AM – 4:00PM

For over 20 years, the annual Sooke Secret Garden Tour has been a major fundraiser for the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra, delighting gardening and music fans alike.

After a 3-year hiatus, the self-guided tour returns in 2024 with a new twoday format, showcasing several local gardens and music by members of the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets $44 • Buy on Eventbrite

SOOKE SECRET GARDEN TOUR: FREE CONCERT

SUN, JUNE 2 4:30PM

3183 ROBINSON ROAD

Don’t miss this magical outdoor concert — a symphony for the senses — by the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra amidst the beauty of a serene garden. Free to garden tour ticket holders and by donation to the public. Food available for purchase from Bull & Sons. By Donation

SOOKE HAWAIIAN THEMED DANCE NIGHT

SAT, JUNE 1 8:00-11:00PM

SOOKE LEGION

6726 EUSTACE ROAD

6218 SOOKE ROAD

Gather with community to cook and enjoy a meal from another culture. This month’s features the cuisine of France. Many recipes use ingredients from the EMCS garden and local producers, connecting meals and discussions back to local food security. FREE

SOOKE NIGHT MARKET JUNE 6 SEP 5, 2024 THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 8:00PM

SOOKE REGION MUSEUM

2070 PHILLIPS ROAD

COFFEE HOUSE OPEN STAGE SAT, JUNE 15 • 7:00 –10:00PM HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN

CHURCH

1962 MURRAY ROAD

Sooke Folk Music Society presents indoor live music on the third Saturday of each month. Doors 6:30pm. Open stage 7:00pm, followed by this month’s featured performance by Virgil Brown. Tickets $10 • Performers FREE

ARTIST MEET & GREET SUN, JUNE 16 12:00 – 4:00PM

SOOKE ART GALLERY

Founded in 2014 and returning in June, Sooke Night Market operates every Thursday evening during summertime at the Sooke Region Museum, 2070 Phillips Road. PAINT WITH KELSIE WORKSHOP WED, JUN 12 6:00 – 8:30PM

EMCS ART ROOM

6218 SOOKE ROAD

Join Kelsie for a fun evening painting event! Everything is provided, no experience necessary, and guaranteed to be a fun night out with friends, your child (8+), or even solo! Tickets $55 + GST ZERO WASTE LIVING WORKSHOP THU, JUN 13 • 6:00 – 8:00PM

SOOKE LIBRARY

6671 WADDAMS WAY

Dream of a life where you create zero waste? This workshop explores a typical home — from the garden to kitchen and bathroom to living spaces — and identifies a variety of ways that you can go waste-free by making simple changes in your everyday life. FREE Registration Required

2043 CHURCH ROAD

Presented by the Sooke Arts Council, meet and mingle with artists from our region. Enjoy sips and nibbles, art and inspiration!

BUILD

INCREDIBLE

SOIL

WED, JUN 19

11:00AM – 1:00PM

SOOKE LIBRARY

6671 WADDAMS WAY

Compost Education Centre and District of Sooke presents this comprehensive workshop. Learn why healthy soil is so important for plant growth and how to build incredible soil. FREE Registration Required

SOOKE LIBRARY

SOOKE CHESS CLUB THU, JUNE 20 • 7:30 – 8:45PM

6671 WADDAMS WAY

Looking to learn how to play chess? Do you already know how and want to improve? Meet fellow chess enthusiasts and play a game. No experience required. Third Thursday of every month. FREE

Summer Solstice Party

SOOKE YOUTH FAIR FRI, JUNE 14 5:00 – 9:00PM

SOOKE REGION MUSEUM ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE & SALMON BBQ SUN, JUNE 23 12:00 –3:00PM

Enjoy a fun Hawaiian themed dance night to get you in the mood for summer! Take Cover Band returns to play the stage. Come early because there’s NO cover charge! Grill 54 open till 8 pm. FREE Admission COMMUNITY CULTURAL KITCHEN: FRENCH CUISINE

TUE, JUNE 5 • 5:00 – 8:00PM

EDWARD MILNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL

SOOKE COMMUNITY HALL

2037 SHIELDS ROAD

Catch this one if you missed the May 31 event! Come enjoy a Friday evening market of food, art, games, face painting, raffl e and more by youth for everyone. FREE Admission

COFFEE HOUSE OPEN STAGE

An ideal haven for relaxation and rejuvenation

SOOKE REGION MUSEUM

2070 PHILLIPS ROAD

Sooke Region Historical Society welcomes all to enjoy behind-thescenes museum tours, delicious alder-smoked salmon BBQ and other treats. FREE Admission Limited food tickets for purchase