About
Inspired by earth, birth and motherhood
we believe in honouring the seasons of life through
nurturing connection and belonging.
Our Story
It began with the mother tree, near my childhood home. In the depths of despair I sought refuge under her canopy, touched the bark of her wise and worn tethered skin, and remembered. The voice of creation speaking, as if I had always known.
A culmination of teachings and life lessons.
A new way of being in this world,
re-birthed- and born again.
The Garden, The Women and The Womb
est. 2022
Hi- I’m Allison,
A women’s holistic health practitioner and caretaker of this space. I have always felt deeply called to tend to and nurture life- to be of service and care for the seen and unseen parts of this world. You might say this inner curiosity and knowing began in my younger years, always eager to read the horoscopes page in the newspaper or rather in elementary and high-school, embodying the role of peacemaker in my friend groups (as my parents tell me) and later on being affectionately nicknamed mom. Most importantly, this has led to a journey of learning how to support thriving ways of life for women, families and entrepreneurs. What I love to do most. A path that has been slow and winding, filled with all the ebbs and flows of what it means to be human in this lifetime.
Along the way I learned that no matter the season we find ourselves in, we can always choose to create and return to the expressions of our hearts.
The garden, the women and the womb was born through this teaching, with intention and from the heart. A place of care- first as an act of devotion for self and then for others, a culmination of what I value and know to be true. Now, it is a soft landing place to be in tune with, share and offer in devotion to you.
It is my role in our time together to be a bridge amidst your own life path and creative unfolding. To design places where you can restore this connection and offer spaces to rest, feel cared for and be at ease. A resource and guide to return to the seasons of your life, mother earth and each other. Fulfilled by creating with your hands, in communion with our natural world.
I’d be honoured to walk alongside your journey with you.
Qualifications, Education & Experience
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Leadership and management
Women’s support worker (for mothers & entrepreneurs)
Experienced in family and small business transitions
Community volunteer and holistic health advocate
Ecological agriculture and farmer mental health background
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Over 12 years experience working with families (in life and business)
Have held roles such as- au pair, personal/office assistant, farm sitter, house sitter
Trusted caretaker of children
Small business support for women led businesses
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Organic vegetable and cut flower grower (over 10 years experience)
Farm business owner and mentor
Team member, industry partner with FARMh (Farmer and Rancher Mental Health Initiative)
Presented on burnout prevention and practices
Researcher with Women in Ag
Trained in local food security
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Interest in Horticulture therapy
Mentor and facilitator for youth wellness initiative (Go Girls! program)
Outdoor and recreational volunteer (hockey coach, trail running)
Student of healing arts for over a decade (Yoga, Qigong, Meditation etc.)
Active member of community groups and coordinator for networking events
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Continuing Education towards Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, 2012-2024
Mental Health First Aid & ASIST certified, 2023
Reiki Level 1, 2016
Graphic Design, Associate Certificate with distinction, 2015
Vision & Values
Our values are rooted in expressions of the heart and guided by holistic care, wellness and women.
We believe that being supported, seen and cared for is essential to a healthy and whole human experience. Simultaneously, wellbeing also comes from learning how to best support ourselves within our unique life paths and healing journeys.
We listen, learn from and honour the lands in which we live through earth based practices, and believe our teachers are all who surround us (friends and family, plant and animal kin and those who choose to walk with us in life for awhile).
By communing with our innate abilities through creativity, beauty and togetherness we allow space for thriving and sustainable ways of life. Our founding principles help orient us to our purpose & vision. They are the pillars on which we build, interwoven and interchangeable with each other yet- sovereign, ever flowing and free.
Founding Pillars
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The Garden
Embracing beauty
in all seasons of life -
The Women
Guiding women to come home
to themselves and mother earth -
The Womb
A space for healing, connection
and community support