Woodland Farm Artist Residency was a uniquely beautiful experience. As an artist it is so invaluable to have the luxury of working with the amount of time and resources that are offered at Woodland. Having this opportunity was so fruitful and fulfilling as a young artist to discover and be encouraged in such a supportive and inspiring environment.
The barn at Woodland Farm Artist Residency is a dream to work and play in. Having the chance to be immersed in nature as well as be given the technical and artistic support from Gwenyth and William truly made our time on the island so significant. Without the possibilities of the technical design from William our work would not have grown in the way it did and we are so grateful to have had this opportunity.
~Reece Caldwell and Simon Mazziotti
“Woodland Farm allowed me to breathe, to take in the stillness that is so easy to forget. My time on Salt Spring Island was an investment in myself, in my art. With the support of Gwenyth and William, I was guided into possibilities as an artist — with each and every idea nurtured.
Woodland Farm is more than a space, but it is an act of permission.
~Mary Kelly
'Gwenyth and William have curated a space perfect for artists to decompress and take a moment to allow creativity flourish. With daily farm work, easy access to nature, and the fully equipped creation barn, it’s easy to slip into a state of wonder, creativity, and reflection. I am grateful for my time exploring Salt Spring Island and for the opportunity to be part of The Woodland Farm Artist Residency.
~Maya Santos O'Keefe
Huge thanks to such a dynamic duo — Gwenyth and William — for their lighting, tech, and dramaturgy support, and for holding our work with such care and artistry.
~ Suzanne Liska
From the farm work that grounded me at the start of my day to the beautiful studio looking out into the woods, to immersion in a natural setting of the woods and ocean, to the creatively supportive atmosphere and expertise that Gwenyth & William provided (plus the fresh raspberries)... I was able to truly dedicate myself to the creative process.
~ Kathleen Ra
The Woodland Farm Residency was a perfect opportunity to reacquaint myself with the focus and flow in my practice that had been disrupted by years of tasks, responsibilities and productions coming from different directions. It was a profound relief and joy to be able to gather and build my artistic strength through the beauty and rest of this place.
~ Terri Hron
'Being at the farm, it taught me a lot about not just what art I wanted to create, but about the person I want to become. My time spent wandering the forest and tending to the garden is something I will cherish forever.” -
~Natasha Redwood-Scribe
The Woodland Farm Artist Residency has been a transformative experience for both me and my practice. Spending deep and integrated time with my work on a place such as this will only foster creativity, reflection, and growth. From the cozy, serene cottage to the expansive and adaptable barn, this unique setting makes you feel at home so your creativity can spread.
~Tavia Christina
Like many artists I know, the anxiety of the pandemic stifled much of my creative energy. My time at Woodland Farm finally pulled my out of my creative doldrums. The hosts are kind and generous. The space beautiful and quiet. I look forward to returning some day.
~ Marcello Di Cintio
Thank you endlessly for the Woodland Farm experience. It is sincerely so rare in this life that something we are greatly looking forward to lives up to the hope, and even more rare that the experience exceeds it in so many unexpected ways.
~ Louise Casemore
“The performance barn is a dream come true. It was a joy to work there each day, open the doors, and play to the forest.”
~ Alexandra Mackenzie
Working for an hour every day on the farm… I thought it was the best! I learned so much with you guys that I could have done even more…. It was really good for my soul.
~ Desirée Jung
The barn at Woodland Farm Artist Residency is a dream to work and play in. Having the chance to be immersed in nature as well as be given the technical and artistic support from Gwenyth and William truly made our time on the island so significant. Without the possibilities of the technical design from William our work would not have grown in the way it did and we are so grateful to have had this opportunity.
~Reece Caldwell and Simon Mazziotti
“Woodland Farm allowed me to breathe, to take in the stillness that is so easy to forget. My time on Salt Spring Island was an investment in myself, in my art. With the support of Gwenyth and William, I was guided into possibilities as an artist — with each and every idea nurtured.
Woodland Farm is more than a space, but it is an act of permission.
~Mary Kelly
'Gwenyth and William have curated a space perfect for artists to decompress and take a moment to allow creativity flourish. With daily farm work, easy access to nature, and the fully equipped creation barn, it’s easy to slip into a state of wonder, creativity, and reflection. I am grateful for my time exploring Salt Spring Island and for the opportunity to be part of The Woodland Farm Artist Residency.
~Maya Santos O'Keefe
Huge thanks to such a dynamic duo — Gwenyth and William — for their lighting, tech, and dramaturgy support, and for holding our work with such care and artistry.
~ Suzanne Liska
From the farm work that grounded me at the start of my day to the beautiful studio looking out into the woods, to immersion in a natural setting of the woods and ocean, to the creatively supportive atmosphere and expertise that Gwenyth & William provided (plus the fresh raspberries)... I was able to truly dedicate myself to the creative process.
~ Kathleen Ra
The Woodland Farm Residency was a perfect opportunity to reacquaint myself with the focus and flow in my practice that had been disrupted by years of tasks, responsibilities and productions coming from different directions. It was a profound relief and joy to be able to gather and build my artistic strength through the beauty and rest of this place.
~ Terri Hron
'Being at the farm, it taught me a lot about not just what art I wanted to create, but about the person I want to become. My time spent wandering the forest and tending to the garden is something I will cherish forever.” -
~Natasha Redwood-Scribe
The Woodland Farm Artist Residency has been a transformative experience for both me and my practice. Spending deep and integrated time with my work on a place such as this will only foster creativity, reflection, and growth. From the cozy, serene cottage to the expansive and adaptable barn, this unique setting makes you feel at home so your creativity can spread.
~Tavia Christina
Like many artists I know, the anxiety of the pandemic stifled much of my creative energy. My time at Woodland Farm finally pulled my out of my creative doldrums. The hosts are kind and generous. The space beautiful and quiet. I look forward to returning some day.
~ Marcello Di Cintio
Thank you endlessly for the Woodland Farm experience. It is sincerely so rare in this life that something we are greatly looking forward to lives up to the hope, and even more rare that the experience exceeds it in so many unexpected ways.
~ Louise Casemore
“The performance barn is a dream come true. It was a joy to work there each day, open the doors, and play to the forest.”
~ Alexandra Mackenzie
Working for an hour every day on the farm… I thought it was the best! I learned so much with you guys that I could have done even more…. It was really good for my soul.
~ Desirée Jung