Seven Springs is a new therapeutic recovery community (TRC) taking shape in Nanoose that is grounded in agriculture. This is a working farm where residents learn new skills, grow food and care for the land. Our fresh produce will be shared with the local community to help ensure food security for the region.

Work is underway, and the farm is looking strong and full of potential! Early planting has begun, with strawberry plants going in – just in time for Spring. Growing food and promoting well-being – that’s what it’s all about.

Should you have any questions or would like to learn more about Seven Springs, you can reach us at: Infosevensprings@portalbernishelter.com

Seven Springs Build Gallery

Please enjoy our progress gallery as Seven Springs is build up, with the latest updates at the top, and scroll down for earlier updates. Check back as more updates are posted!

Day Programming and Tunnel Frame, May 4th

Some photos of day programming, row covers and strawberries going in. Also first temporary tunnel frame getting assembled. Things are progressing well!

Drip Lines for the Strawberry Patches, May 1st

Here are some photos of the of the initial portion of mainline irrigation, namely the first drip lines for the strawberry patch. Drip lines minimize loss from evaporation and runoff making them the most efficient watering method for crops, drawing from the water table less than other systems.

Early Week Progress on Tunnels, Apr 28th

We’re making progress! Here you can see the challenges of setting posts in our very rocky ground. 4 Tunnels are officially in the works, each providing 150 feet of plant nursery space for veggie starts and pollinating perennials.

Seven Springs TRC First Update, April 23rd

Here’s our first update, showing the delivery of the shipping container and the beginning of the first 6 rows of strawberries.