Author: Ethan Reid

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Meet Ethan, Our New Farmstead Caretaker & Hospitality Coordinator

We’re excited to welcome Ethan to Shibagau Creek Forest Farmstead as our new Farmstead Caretaker & Hospitality Coordinator!

Ethan will help care for both the land and the guest experience, ensuring the farmhouse and surrounding property are welcoming, well maintained, and ready for every arrival. From tending trails and outdoor spaces to preparing the farmhouse with fresh linens and supplies, he’ll be helping make each stay feel comfortable and memorable.

Ethan will also help welcoming and orienting guests, managing rental turnovers, responding to inquiries, and sharing stories and photos from life at the farmstead. His role will help us continue improving the property and finding new ways to make every visit special.

We’re excited to have Ethan on the team and look forward to the fresh ideas he’ll bring to Shibagau Creek Forest Farmstead!

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A Bright and Early Bird Count

Eight of us gathered bright and early at Shibagau Creek Forest Farmstead for a morning of listening, watching, and counting as many birds as we could spot across the property.

Armed with binoculars, keen ears, and plenty of enthusiasm, we explored the forests, fields, and trails together. By the end of the count, we had recorded an incredible 41 birds!

It was a wonderful opportunity to slow down, learn from one another, and appreciate the remarkable variety of birdlife that calls the farmstead home. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the morning such a success.

Here are some pictures of the trip:

Here is a link to the eBird trip report: https://ebird.org/checklist/S361598374

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The SCFF 2026 season has begun!

After months of renovations and preparation we are excited to announce that Shibagau Creek Forest Farmstead is officially open and accepting bookings for the 2026 season! Leave the noise behind, unplug from the rush, and reconnect with the outdoors. Spend your days exploring the forest, gathering around the fire, reading, creating, or simply enjoying the rare luxury of doing very little!

Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a creative retreat, or a restorative weekend in nature, we look forward to welcoming you.

Events and Workshops

We also have an exciting lineup of events and workshops planned for this year, with plenty of new opportunities to gather, create, learn, and connect with the land. Be sure to check our website and follow us on social media to stay up to date with everything happening at the farmstead!

Learn more about the property, upcoming events, and how to plan your stay at scff.ca.

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Our Caravan Has Come to Life! 

Friends and community members gathered at Shibagau Creek Forest Farmstead with brushes in hand, transforming our cherished caravan, appropriately named “Sunflower”, into a bright and joyful sunflower landscape. What began as Victoria’s long-held dream has now become a beautiful, living work of art, filled with colour, creativity, and the individual touches of everyone who joined us.

The day was full of painting, laughter, fresh air, and connection. Artists of all experience levels worked side by side, sharing ideas and leaving their mark on a special part of the farmstead.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed their time, energy, enthusiasm, and creative spirit. You helped bring the caravan to life and created memories that will remain woven into our community for years to come.

We can’t wait for you to see “Sunflower” in person!

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Renovations & planters & lights, oh my!

There has been plenty of activity at Shibagau Creek Forest Farmstead, and we’re excited to share some of the newest improvements taking shape around the property.

Our biggest addition is a brand-new staircase leading up to the loft, making the space easier and more comfortable for guests to access. We have also welcomed one of our smallest, but most exciting, upgrades: a new light switch!

Staircase leading up to the loft

So much is growing at SCFF!

Outside, the farmhouse is looking refreshed with a newly stained deck, a new counter in the outdoor kitchen, a freshly painted picnic table, a new platform for the barbeque, and a newly created flower bed that will bring even more colour and life to the property.

Newly installed countertops & platform for new barbeque

We’ve also upgraded our outdoor shower with a new system that provides better water pressure and warms the water more quickly, making it easier and more comfortable for guests to freshen up while enjoying the off-grid experience. 

Outdoor shower with new water system & newly built flower bed

Beyond the farmhouse

The work continues beyond the farmhouse as well. We’re clearing and improving existing trails, cutting new paths through the property, and continuing to build our dead hedge forest maze. Each new trail and woven wall adds another layer to the experience of exploring the land.

We’re proud to keep improving SCFF while preserving the rustic, peaceful character that makes it so special. We look forward to sharing these new spaces with our guests and community throughout the season!

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