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Abkhazi Garden

Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War

In Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War, war historian Prof. Geoffrey Bird explores the stories of Peggy and Nicolas Abkhazi, whose lives were caught up in the world wars. Their story brings them to Victoria where they created a beautiful garden and lived for the remainder of their lives. Abkhazi Garden is now a [...]

By |2024-06-04T11:03:44-07:00May 17th, 2023|Abkhazi Garden|Comments Off on Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War

Protecting Greenspace for Species Health

I’m writing to you as I prepare for the first of our two 2023 Deertrails Naturalist Program sessions. Next week I’ll be with aspiring naturalists at TLC’s 57 hectares (141 acres) of wetlands and wildlife corridors in the Clearwater River Valley; the following week I’ll be headed to Cortes Island to share the beauty of [...]

By |2023-05-04T16:26:16-07:00April 13th, 2023|Abkhazi Garden, Clearwater Wetlands & Wildlife Corridor, Covenants, Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area, Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Protecting Greenspace for Species Health

Summer Outdoor Yoga in Abkhazi Garden

Summer Outdoor Yoga in Abkhazi Garden Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a Relaxing Yoga Class with Yoga Instructor, Kaitlyn Raymond All Levels Welcome $15/class from May 2 to August 8 or by monthly fee: $50 for May, $30 for June (no class June 13th), and $40 for July. 50% of proceeds to go [...]

By |2023-04-04T09:51:20-07:00April 4th, 2023|Abkhazi Garden|Comments Off on Summer Outdoor Yoga in Abkhazi Garden

Abkhazi Garden Spring Plant Sale

Abkhazi Garden's Spring Plant Sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23. Looking for interesting plants for your garden? Lost some plants over the winter? Come and buy plants, most grown at the Garden. Irises, shade perennials, unique garden gems and more. Stay for a [...]

By |2023-03-20T11:03:44-07:00March 21st, 2023|Abkhazi Garden, Events|Comments Off on Abkhazi Garden Spring Plant Sale

Spring Break Visitor’s Guide: 5 Kid-friendly TLC Protected Areas in the CRD

Abkhazi Garden Relaxing afternoon stroll.  The Abkhazi Garden is a heritage home and garden. This charming garden is a love story between Prince and Princess Abkhazi who began building the garden in 1946 and continued to do so for 40 more years. After their deaths the Garden changed hands, and in February 2000, The [...]

By |2023-03-20T15:56:26-07:00March 20th, 2023|Abkhazi Garden, Activity Book, Uncategorized, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Island Area|Comments Off on Spring Break Visitor’s Guide: 5 Kid-friendly TLC Protected Areas in the CRD

Celebrating YOU this Holiday Season

Happy holidays! Amidst visits with loved ones this season, I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful biodiversity surrounding you. Whether you are caring for native plants on your balcony, enjoying a winter walk around your favourite nature reserve, or volunteering at a local ecological restoration project, engaging with the natural [...]

By |2022-12-19T12:55:02-08:00December 27th, 2022|Abkhazi Garden, Board of Directors, Clearwater Wetlands & Wildlife Corridor, Covenants, Fort Shepherd Conservancy Area|Comments Off on Celebrating YOU this Holiday Season

Holiday Sales at Abkhazi Garden

Seasonal and edible wreaths and table centres and decorative bird seeders for sale from Saturday, November 26 to Saturday, December 24th. Sales available from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Please see price list for more info. Please pay for festive season décor at the Teahouse if no one present at the [...]

By |2022-11-22T11:37:02-08:00November 22nd, 2022|Abkhazi Garden|2 Comments

Abkhazi Garden Documentary: Sanctuary From War Screening November 11

Join war historian Prof. Geoffrey Bird in the Royal Roads Library on November 11 for a free, public screening of his new film, Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War. The film explores the stories of Peggy and Nicolas Abkhazi, whose lives were caught up in the world wars. Their story brings them to Victoria where they created a beautiful [...]

By |2022-11-09T11:57:27-08:00November 9th, 2022|Abkhazi Garden, Events|Comments Off on Abkhazi Garden Documentary: Sanctuary From War Screening November 11

Abkhazi Garden Art Show Fundraiser

Proceeds from the sale of the art will be divided evenly between the artist and TLC September 5 to October 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. View paintings and sketches inspired by the beautiful Abkhazi Garden, created by local artists who have been part of the plein air Artists in [...]

By |2022-08-25T16:29:34-07:00August 25th, 2022|Abkhazi Garden|Comments Off on Abkhazi Garden Art Show Fundraiser
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