SCL SANCTUARY GARDEN

NATIVE WILDFLOWERS & FOREST MEDICINALS

sanc·tu·ar·y n.

a place of refuge or safety;

a nature preserve; a holy place

VISION

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Furthering Spirit Canoe Lodge’s Vision to serve as a self-sustaining community that nurtures the human spirit and brings balance into the world for generations, we preserve and nurture our Sanctuary Garden of Native Wildflowers and Forest Medicinals, that protects and honors at-risk plant populations by:

  • Providing protected space for the native and medicinal plants to repopulate and naturalize 

  • Cultivating At-Risk Medicinal plants for use instead of harming wild populations 

  • Contributing to a sustainable and fair medicinal herb market in Appalachia

  • Growing a Community that puts connecting with nature and the earth in the forefront of all it does 

  • Inspiring others by providing education opportunities

  • Nurturing a place of beauty and our connection to the natural world and all its living things

GOALS

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Started in the Fall of 2019, we continue to expand this legacy for future generations. Our goal each year is to add more forest medicinal plants and native wildflowers, and develop more trails through the property. Currently we have numerous native and medicinal plants including Yellow Lady Slipper, Trillium, Turk Cap Lily, Showy Orchis, Goldenseal, Echinacea, Blazing Star, White Baneberry/Doll’s Eyes, Blue Cohosh, Black Cohosh, Boneset, Stinging Nettle, Maidenhair Fern, and many many more. Trails meander through feature sit spots endcouraging connection with the plants and nature surrounding you. We invite you to experience our garden sanctuary!

EDUCATION - VISIT & VOLUNTEER

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We offer a number of educational events, classes and workshops in our garden throughout the seasons, including a Flower essence workshops, Forage & Feast Days, Mushroom Inoculation classes, Garden Gala Tours, and a Fall Prep & Plant weekend! Please see the Calendar for more information. Let us know your special interests, talents and gifts that you have to offer and grow with our garden! Private garden tours, temporary internships, and volunteer days are welcome by contacting Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

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We work with a number of different non-profit groups that share our vision to reach our goals. We are registered as a member of United Plant Savers and are also a part of their Botanical Sanctuary Network. We are members of Sacred Seeds Garden that protects not only native plants but the traditional knowledge surrounding them. We also work with Appalachian Sustainable Development Herb Hub. 

SANCTUARY DIRECTOR

This position is open and applicants are being considered at this time. Inquiries make be sent to

Kelly@SpiritCanoeLodge.org