Sown to Bloom: Stories from a Wild and Healing Heart

Tucked into the quiet wildness of the Tappen Valley Sown to Bloom began as a seed - a whisper of hope that maybe, just maybe, we could create something beautiful here. We want to acknowledge, with deep respect and gratitude, that Sown to Bloom is grounded on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Secwepemc and Syilx peoples. It is with reverence that we tend to this land, knowing it holds stories far older than ours. July 1, 2020 Our little homestead journey began in 2020, when we stumbled upon an overgrown patch of paradise. It was wild, a little worn down, and bursting with untapped potential — much like us. With muddy boots, dirty hands, and a whole lot of heart, we began to gently reshape this place into a sanctuary for healing, growth, and creativity. December 2023 In 2023, the creative side of Sown to Bloom started to sprout. What began with a handful of pressed flowers and a curious kitten named Rascal quickly grew into something more. Those first few pieces were made wit...

As children I believe that we are all inherently creative, cheeky, and brave. However, as adults, we sometimes suppress our creativity to save it for another day. What's remarkable about creativity is that it never truly fades. Even during the seasons that I turned away from my artistic passions, I held onto hope that I would one day rediscover my creative side. There was a persistent longing to engage in hands-on creativity, knowing its potential for healing. It wasn't until I found myself seated in the second row at Kody's grandmother's celebration of life that I felt a spark within me. As I listened to the stories of her remarkable walk-through life, my attention would repeatedly shift to the two small cards in my hand. Her family featured prints of her pressed flower artwork, crafted from flowers that she cultivated and preserved on from their family farm. That day a fire was ignited within me, a creative spark that I could no longer ignore. "Sown to Bloom...