{"id":1520,"date":"2015-01-15T14:53:00","date_gmt":"2015-01-15T19:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.asc.wdtest.info\/fr\/branches-et-groupes\/duncan-bc\/"},"modified":"2025-11-30T13:55:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T18:55:44","slug":"duncan-bc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/anthroposophy.ca\/fr\/branches-et-groupes\/duncan-bc\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver Island, BC"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC<\/strong>
The Vancouver Island Branch began in 1994\/5 and was revived in March of 2021. The Branch meets regularly on the fourth Thursday of each month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more on this branch, contact Kate Reynolds at katerey53@gmail.com<\/p>

INITIATIVES LOCATED ON VANCOUVER ISLAND AND THE GULF ISLANDS:<\/strong><\/p>

Glenora Farm, a Camphill Community<\/strong>
4766 Waters Rd. Duncan BC
For more information contact:
Adola McWilliam, adolamcw@gmail.com or 250-746-6341
Olaf Lampson, olaf.lampson@shaw.ca or 250-746-1740<\/p>

Sunrise Waldorf School<\/strong>
2148 Lakeside Rd, Duncan \u2013 250-743-7253<\/p>

Frogsong Farm School<\/strong>
This Waldorf inspired school is located in Cobble Hill. Contact
steinerfarmschool@gmail.com<\/p>

West Coast Institute for Studies in Anthroposophy<\/strong>
www.westcoastinstitute.org<\/p>

The WCI is registered as a Charitable Society under the Societies Act of BC. The purposes of the Society are:
To promote the study of anthroposophy as expounded by Rudolf Steiner and others. To undertake activities, including research and publication, which are directed to adult education that is concerned with the development of academic, artistic and the social aspects of the individual person, and which are directed to the purpose of understanding and serving the world out of insights which are drawn from anthroposophy and from other sources. To provide consulting and\/or advisory services within the objects of the Society. The Institute currently provides Waldorf Early Childhood Educator Training, Waldorf Birth to three Educator Training and Early Childhood Intensive Courses. For more information contact info@westcoastinstitute.org<\/p>

Freya-Sophia Waldorf Store and Steiner Bookstore;<\/strong>
www.freyasophiawaldorfstore.ca
All things natural for children; toys, wool clothing, art supplies, handwork supplies, books. Warmth, wonder and wisdom for children and adults. Our BOOKSTORE has hundreds of anthroposophical titles on all subjects together with a huge selection of educational and parenting resources. We offer telephone and online ordering but first and foremost we are a brick-and-mortar location, offering an immense selection of beautiful and inspiring resources, gifts and supplies for your viewing and browsing
pleasure.<\/p>

All established Waldorf and Steiner suppliers and publishers are represented in our store including Mercurius, Sarah\u2019s Silks, Ecoparade, Goki, Fire the Imagination, Grimms, Ostheimer, Holztigger, Warmth and Weather (hocosa, engel), Floris Books, Temple Lodge, Wynstone Press, Clairview, Interactions, New View, Waldorf Publications, WECAN, Teach Wonderment, Lemonpress, Alkion Press, Donald Sampson, Nature Institute, Karl Konig Institute, Jamie York, Reg Down, as well as dozens of other Canadian and U.S. suppliers, authors and publishers. We are the official distributor of Steiner Books for Western Canada. Check out the Steiner Books website to see the full selection. https:\/\/steinerbooks.presswarehouse.com\/<\/p>

Open 10 \u2013 3 Wednesday through Saturday. Call 250-597-4763 or
info@freyasophiawaldorfstore.ca for inquiries, orders or requests. We are happy to mail your orders to any location in Canada. If you would like to contact the owner, Nicolette Genier, directly or request after hour shopping opportunities her email is Nicolette111@icloud.com. We welcome and encourage browsing. We hope you will come visit us!<\/p>

To see our store: FSWS Google 36 tour link: Tour Link:
https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/6sQKYnn4niSCgu71A<\/p>

River Song Farm:<\/strong> 4041 John\u2019s Road, Duncan
Biodynamic Agriculture Workshops, Monthly gatherings, prep making and stirrings at Riversong Farm. To be on the email list for BD events contact sol-steiner@freyasophiawaldorfstore.ca . For BD questions and inquiries, please reach out to farmer Joe at bluegreenconcepts@gmail.com.<\/p>

River Song Initiative<\/strong> (Children\u2019s mixed age program)
This Waldorf inspired initiative is a multi-grade one room classroom in a yurt, on the farm. For more information, contact Hans-Peter Mothes at
riversonginitiative@gmail.com<\/p>

Cowichan Valley Threshold Circle<\/strong>
A monthly gathering at the farm for support of wakes in the community. The group engages in anthroposophical study of death as well as practical matters. Contact Michelle at bluegreenconcepts@gmail.com<\/p>

Living into Anthroposophy<\/strong> Series of Explorations with Josef Graf<\/em>
These explorations, based on the spiritual science of anthroposophy, are not lectures. They are explorations via discussion. They are held at Riversong Farm in Glenora from October to April. All are welcome. The explorations will proceed on a donation basis. Appropriate for all levels. Josef Graf teaches anthroposophical watercolour painting in Duncan. He also offers life issues counselling, lends support for study groups, and facilitates educational forums for several different anthroposophical themes, in the form of interactive explorations. For more information email Joseph at jgraf5@pm.me<\/p>

The Ita Wegman Study Group<\/strong>
Meets the first and third Saturday of every month @ 4:00 pm in Trillium at Glenora Farm (4766 Waters Rd, Duncan, BC). All are welcome. If you wish to be on the mailing list for this group email aptruman@gmail.com or call Patricia (250)710-4206 for more information. Please check by email or phone before attending to confirm that there have been no changes to our schedule or venue<\/p>

Knowledge of Higher Worlds Study Group<\/strong>
Meets every Thursday at 7:00 pm from September to June. Contact ddous@shaw.ca<\/p>

Anthroposophical Library<\/strong><\/p>

There is an extensive collection of Anthroposophical books available for loan.\u00a0 The Library is located at Glenora Farm. For more information contact Adola McWilliam,\u00a0adolamcw@gmail.com 250-746-6341 or Kate Reynolds katerey53@gmail.com, 250-802-0027.<\/p>

Christian Community<\/strong>
Rev. Erica Maclennan makes visits monthly for services and Christian community events. For Duncan, contact Patricia Truman at aptruman@gmail.com
Devotional Circle<\/strong> (connected to the Christian Community) Meets once per month and for festivals. Contact Marilyn Lange 250-737-1881 or
langemj@gmail.com<\/p>

Singing<\/strong>
A Singing group meets every Monday afternoon. Contact Marilyn Lange 250-737-1881 or langemj@gmail.com<\/p>


Eurythmy workshops with Mary Brian and Martha<\/strong> Muller Contact marybrian7@gmail.com or 250-929-1874<\/p>

Pan-Eurythmy<\/strong>
This initiative began following a Meditation workshop with Thomas Meyer and Agnes Hardorp in March 2025. The group meets every second Sunday morning. For more information contact Regina at reginarowing@gmail.com or 250-748-9554<\/p>

Anthro-Bridge<\/strong>
To be put on the e-list for notice of anthroposophical events in the wider Vancouver area, contact Anthony Perzel at ajperzel@telus.net
To be notified of Waldorf-Steiner inspired events in our community please contact Nicolette: info@freyasophiawaldorfstore.ca<\/p>

Past Events<\/strong>
October 2023, Are Thoresen
March 2025, Meditation with Thomas Meyer and Agnes Hardorp
May 2025, Craig Holdridge<\/p>

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  • \"J'ai d\u00e9couvert l'anthroposophie il y a 42 ans \u00e0 Kelowna, en Colombie-Britannique. C'\u00e9tait comme si une porte s'\u00e9tait ouverte et qu'une lumi\u00e8re \u00e9clatante m'avait envahi. J'ai rapidement compris que Rudolf Steiner \u00e9tait mon ma\u00eetre et que l'anthroposophie serait mon guide et ma voie dans la vie.\"<\/p>

    Edna Cox, Port Alberni, BC<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

  • \"Je me sentais affam\u00e9 \u00e0 l'universit\u00e9, et les activit\u00e9s de la Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 m'ont apport\u00e9 la nourriture dont j'avais tant besoin.\"<\/p>

    Mark McAlister Thornhill, ON<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

  • \"C'est normal que je contribue \u00e0 faire vivre l'anthroposophie !\"<\/p>

    Suzanne Routhier, PQ<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>

  • \"Je suis devenue membre afin de soutenir et d'encourager le travail spirituel de l'anthroposophie. J'\u00e9tais \u00e9tudiante en eurythmie en Angleterre et j'\u00e9tais inspir\u00e9e par la g\u00e9n\u00e9ration pr\u00e9c\u00e9dente, notamment John Davy, qui venait de d\u00e9c\u00e9der, Eileen Hutchins et d'autres, et je souhaitais faire partie de cette communaut\u00e9.\"<\/p>

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