Hi, my name is Saci. I was born on a beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. I love plants and people.
Im a herbalist who has been working with botanical medicine for 30 years. I have taught herbal apprenticeship programs for many years. I'm passionate about inspiring others to feel confident to practice empowered health care.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Sustainability
Art & design
Plant care
Cooking & food
Gardening
Yoga / Wellness
Camping
Nature
Beach
Hiking
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about organic gardening and medicinal plants, perhaps even learn a bit about herbal medicine making.
Help
I'm looking for help reclaiming some overgrown garden beds, relocating small shrubs and some blackberry management.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
I have a beautiful yurt to accommodate you in. It is heated by a wood stove. The space is quiet and dreamy.
There is an outdoor camp kitchen on the yurt deck. You will prepare your own breakfast and lunch and we'll share dinners.
What else ...
There are many beautiful hiking trails and gorgeous beaches just minutes away. A nature lovers paradise!
Salt Spring Island is known for its artists and organic agriculture. Many people visit the island to go on the Salt Spring Studio Tour to meet the artist and experience the creativity.
Staying with Saci was the perfect first time WorkAway experience for me. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed into this little slice of paradise. Her garden is a living sanctuary — it’s clear that Saci pours her heart and soul into this space, and being able to contribute even a little was a gift in itself. And then there’s the ocean —… read more almost right in the backyard! I was lucky enough to gather oysters straight from the shore and enjoy them fresh, which felt like something out of a dream.
Saci herself is a truly special person. She radiates warmth, generosity, and strength. Her knowledge of plants and plant-based medicine is incredible. I learned so much just from casual conversations and observing how she interacts with the natural world. She has a deep respect for nature and an intuitive connection to it that’s both inspiring and grounding.
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(Excellent
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27 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jaro) for host
woowsers! My friend and I stayed at Sacis beautiful property for one week. It was awesome, we slept in her wonderful yurd with a beautiful view into her big garden and the wide woods of salt Spring Island. We enjoyed it working on the beautiful property on which we mostly did work outdoors to take care of the garden. Saci was always engaged to… read more create an peaceful atmosphere which seems to be an interest of all beings on the island- we enjoyed every minute! Don't be worried about not being able to get off the property, it is worth to explore the woods around you and there will always be a nice person which will pick you up. Hitchhiking is the way to come around on Salt Spring and even Saci was able to drive us to the harbour!
We are grateful for all the great moments we where able to catch around this beautiful place.
Thank you so much Saci!
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25 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Orsolya) for host
Staying with Saci was the perfect first time WorkAway experience for me. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed into this little slice of paradise. Her garden is a living sanctuary — it’s clear that Saci pours her heart and soul into this space, and being able to contribute even a little was a gift in itself. And then there’s the ocean —… read more almost right in the backyard! I was lucky enough to gather oysters straight from the shore and enjoy them fresh, which felt like something out of a dream.
Saci herself is a truly special person. She radiates warmth, generosity, and strength. Her knowledge of plants and plant-based medicine is incredible. I learned so much just from casual conversations and observing how she interacts with the natural world. She has a deep respect for nature and an intuitive connection to it that’s both inspiring and grounding.
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
27 Mar 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jaro) for host
woowsers! My friend and I stayed at Sacis beautiful property for one week. It was awesome, we slept in her wonderful yurd with a beautiful view into her big garden and the wide woods of salt Spring Island. We enjoyed it working on the beautiful property on which we mostly did work outdoors to take care of the garden. Saci was always engaged to… read more create an peaceful atmosphere which seems to be an interest of all beings on the island- we enjoyed every minute! Don't be worried about not being able to get off the property, it is worth to explore the woods around you and there will always be a nice person which will pick you up. Hitchhiking is the way to come around on Salt Spring and even Saci was able to drive us to the harbour!
We are grateful for all the great moments we where able to catch around this beautiful place.
Thank you so much Saci!
You can only contact Workawayers who have an active membership.
(Excellent)
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Gardening
General Maintenance
Farming
Sustainability
Art & design
Plant care
Cooking & food
Gardening
Yoga / Wellness
Camping
Nature
Beach
Hiking
