Gem 'O The Isle Enjoy a Country style cottage.

Yes We have opened again but will need to respect possible further notices due COVID restrictions. The Gem 'O the Isle historical 1896 Cottage . Tread yourself and friends a special time together in a pioneer style. We are looking forward to welcome you (again). Ben & Patty The Gem"O the Isle farm cottage 1896 Cottage on hobby animal / horse farm. Duncan close Cowichan bay BC and 45 min to Victoria /Nanaimo on beautiful Vancouver Island Canada, The gem 'O the Isle farm has a very unique European sculpture garden, walking trails to Koksilah river and bright angel provincial park with its unique suspension bridge. A small blacksmith shop that when your lucky can give you a demonstration. There is always art in progress in the workshop and if your interest goes to Classic cars and hot rods and cool bikes and western and french dressage horse riding your in heaven at the Gem. And maybe the blacksmith can give you a little demonstration metal forging . Places to visit within 15km driving *Koksilah river 3 min walk for a refreshing swim in the river or a walk over the Koksilah suspension bridge at Bright Angel provincial park which connects to our property ( 10 min walk) *Cowichan Bay *Duncan *Kinsol trestle ( second largest (restored) wooden (timber) train bridge in North America. *Cowichan valley *45 Min to Victoria BC *45 Min to Nanaimo BC *Great location for the best Island whale and Orca watch charters. Or Kayak the Cowichan bay at night , great tours available. 30+ Bronzes sculptures in out garden gallery and industrial art. Horse barn and riding ring ( possibility to bring your own horse ( Bed and Bale ) Blacksmith shop on the property Meet many of our farm animals and our well behaved farm dog named Rover and Dakota Large Art building workshop that we would always be happy to show our latest work and projects. And a lot more than we can mention, hope to see you soon. The gem team As much as you prefer , if you want to help on the farm or join us in our activities your welcome to do so, but we also respect your privacy.