Abkhazi Garden Open House Grandparents Day Sunday, September 12th 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit garden with your grandchildren, learn about the legacy of the Prince and Princess Abkhazi, and meet some of the people behind this amazing heritage site. Prizes to be won include Afternoon Tea for Two, plants from the Garden, plush [...]
Calling all art lovers and artists who have been participating in the Artists in the Garden Program! There will be an art fundraiser held at the Abkhazi Garden throughout the late summer and fall. Featured art will be original pieces from local artists. 50% of the proceeds will go to TLC, while the other 50% [...]
Recently, TLC's Cathy Armstrong was featured in a series by Destination Greater Victoria; created in partnership with CHEK news, the goal of this video was to highlight the benefits of tourism in the community. The clip was filmed at Abkhazi Garden, one of TLC's properties where donations are accepted from visitors. All donations received [...]
Summer Outdoor Yoga in Abkhazi Garden Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a Relaxing Yoga Class with Yoga Instructor, Kaitlyn Raymond All Levels Welcome; $10/class; 9 spots available Registration required prior to class to reserve your spot. Text: 587-578-2764 or Email: omoutsideyoga@gmail.com TLC respectfully acknowledges the Lekwungen people on whose traditional territory Abkhazi Garden [...]
TLC is pleased to announce its’ 2021 VIRTUAL Passport to Nature Program. The fourth year of the Program will include 9 free VIRTUAL events throughout 2021. Designed to connect TLC Members, donors and the public with nature, TLC’s VIRTUAL Passport to Nature events include a tour of Abkhazi Garden, lichen and species identification talks, a [...]
In the fall 2020 edition of TLC's LANDmark newsletter you'll read about TLC's latest project in the District of Highlands, the 20th anniversary of Abkhazi Garden, our new office and logo, and more! View current and previous editions of the LANDmark on TLC’s website at http://conservancy.bc.ca/about/landmark/.
NEWS RELEASE CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ABKHAZI GARDEN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2020 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the community’s protection of Abkhazi Garden. A love story fraught with privilege and tragedy, the tale of Peggy Pemberton-Carter and Prince Nicolas Abkhazi [...]
The garden that love built. Enjoy this video tour of Abkhazi Garden, filmed during the epic spring bloom. Abkhazi Garden is an exquisite heritage home and garden located in Victoria, British Columbia, a city known for its wonderful gardens. Prince and Princess Abkhazi began creating their garden in 1946. This was the year [...]
NEWS RELEASE ABKHAZI GARDEN TO RE-OPEN FOR THE SEASON MAY 16 After closing due to COVID-19 concerns, the charity-run garden will re-open this weekend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2020 Victoria, BC – The Land Conservancy of BC (TLC) will re-open Abkhazi Garden, its 1-acre heritage garden located at 1964 Fairfield Road, at 11 a.m. [...]
Dear Friends of Conservation, I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during this difficult time. In light of COVID-19 concerns, I am writing to you from home as TLC staff are erring on the side of caution and working remotely. While we are a strong little team, we are conscious of [...]