The Land

Muck and Magic: Cedar Song Centre

Cedar Song Centre for Wild Belonging is a 54 acre property nestled within a beautiful forest in the Highlands near Victoria, BC. It was founded by Stéphanie Marchal and Alaina Hallett, whose mutual dream was to create a protected space for deep nature connection, nature-based healing and long lasting community.

Come lay on a blanket of thick mossy earth, surrounded by towering Cedar, Fir and Maple trees. Listen to the songs of the Pacific Wren and marvel at the sky dance of the Swallows. Embrace the soothing sound of the seasonal creek and waterfall. Wander down to a quiet lake for a morning or moonlit dip.

With thousands of acres of park land, rolling hills and mossy bluffs surrounding Cedar Song, you can ease back into the natural rhythm of the Earth and reclaim the natural rhythm of your body, heart & soul.

We respectfully acknowledge and uphold the W̱SÁNEĆ people and their ancestors, the original tenders of this land. This region is known traditionally by the name W̱MÍYEŦEN (place of the deer).

The Spell of the Land

The magic of the land unfolds as we spend time immersed in its presence.

We recognize the need for spaciousness in our lives. As humans, we inhabit our bodies.

Despite living in a world that often encourages us to forget our embodied nature, we find ourselves most grounded and well when we move at EarthSpeed, a pace that respects the biological rhythms of our bodies and the world around us.

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Upcoming Projects

We are always happy to receive support for the projects on the go. Here are some summary of the projects:

BROOM: One of our goals at Cedar Song is to protect the wild spaces and to restore the land that was already disturbed and that is now overcome by broom. Broom is a wandering nitrogen-fixer, and we are slowly transitioning the fields of broom to native meadows, food forests and gardens. Broom is currently being removed in “Dream Valley” and Kristen from Satinflower Nurseries will prepare a blend of native meadow plants to restore the space and support pollinators.

TERRACING: Terracing has been completed as a pilot project in one lower field. On an upper sloppy field, terracing and swales that better retain the water will be dug in.

CHICKENS: To control broom regrowth, a mobile chicken house was purchased and young chickens will be introduced in the Spring. These chickens will eat young broom seedlings and seeds, and provide incredible nutrients to the land.

FOOD GARDENS: Garden vegetables will be planted in some of the terrasses to supplement food for residents and visitors.

SACRED STEWARDSHIP 6-MONTH PROGRAM: a transformative container designed to deepen participants’ connection to the Earth through myth exploration, soulcentric practices, ceremony and a focus on food growing. Learn more and join us here.

DONATIONS: If you are not able to do physical work on the land, or if you would like to contribute to this important legacy in multiple ways, donations are always gratefully accepted. 100% of your donation is used directly toward restoration of the land.

Friends of the Land who are spending some time working on these projects are welcome to camp and enjoy the therapy and companionship of the flora, fauna, and human community here. Reach out to arrange your workday, workstay, or donation:

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