The Shibagau Creek Incubator creates opportunities to experience a conscious connection with the land. The blend of creek, farm, and forest embodies a vision of balanced human activity in harmony with the natural world.
The 100 acres provides opportunities for periods of retreat from the overwhelm of contemporary urban living, allowing for personal reflection and thoughtful community connection.
Like-minded groups convene here to share future-oriented thinking on sustainability, conservation, climate change, creative lifestyles and social change. Other programming supports the learning of practical skills related to country life, sustainable practices and knowledge of local flora and fauna through hands-on experience and sharing of knowledge.
A settler farm on the edge of the shield, the fields were partially reforested 60 years ago by Peter’s parents when they found a retreat from the city. and the future approach to land use balances some open fields, house and barn with the new forest and existing marsh lands.
Photography and art workshops encourage connections with the natural environment and physical making, while retreats inspire reflection and self-growth. With a growing community, the opportunities for shared experiences increases year by year.
Land Acknowledgement
The Shibagau Forest Farmstead is situated within the traditional territories of the Mississaugas, Anishinabewaki (ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ) and Wendake-Nionwentsïo peoples who are the original owners and custodians of these lands on which we are honoured to gather. As part of the Upper Canada Land Surrenders, under the Crawford Purchase of 1784, no treaty was ever signed.