A Tale of Trust and Friendship
Once upon a time, in 2019, to be exact, a small cat was seen around the blackberry bushes and the orchard. She was a wild cat, and not long after its first appearance, we saw two little black kittens with…
Community Life in Photos – January & February 2024
A snapshot of life at the Centre in January and February 2024! At the end of the program season, the tradition of Puzzle Season takes place. Suneel is the puzzle master, but others also enjoy puzzling. As a part…
What’s Happening at the Centre – November & December 2023
Year End Review and Thank You!! Thanks to all, we have had a successful 2023 year on many levels!! Thank you for the donations this year to help pay down our debt and support growth. They help financially, of course,…
Bija: Planting Seeds For the New Year
(originally posted December 5, 2022) Do you find yourself losing touch with your yoga or meditation practice over the busy holiday season? Do you start the new year feeling off-kilter, drained, or needing another break? The frenzy of the winter…
Holiday Recipe: Thumbprint Cookies
We love these thumbprint cookies this season at The Centre! Cookie dough balls coated in walnuts from our own trees, then topped with raspberry jam. An old-fashioned cookie and a classic that is timelessly delicious! (Makes 22 cookies) Ingredients Amount…
Fall 2023 Salt Spring Centre School Update
September 2023 update On this 40th anniversary of the Salt Spring Centre School, we’re happy to report that the school is open! There were some unsettling days before the first day of school, but everything has come together. Dharma Sara…
Recipe: Gluten-Free Flour
We have retreat guests and community members who require a gluten-free (GF) diet. To take care of them we love this GF flour mix for muffins, desserts and all GF needs. Use it as you would use any all-purpose or…
What’s Happening at the Centre – September & October 2023
The miracles of Mother Nature are such a gift – the changing of the seasons, the harvest from the garden, the orchard, the walnut trees down the driveway!! The orchard trees were bright with apples and pears, a bumper walnut…
Practices for Challenging Times
Originally posted August 30, 2021 by Tanya Gita Roberts As I sit down to write out some musings for this month’s newsletter, I am filled with immense gratitude for this community and our beloved teacher, Baba Hari Dass. Many of…
Recipe: Blueberry Lemon Zest Muffins
These moist, delicious muffins were Leah’s surprise creation for the August Yoga Wellness Retreat. So deliciously over-filled with blueberries, people were raving about them long after brunch was finished! To get the same result, go with the higher number of…