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ince 1998, Forest Cooperage has anchored its reputation in the craftsmanship of premium cedar products right here in Sooke. We specialize in western red cedar hot tubs, barrel saunas, cold plunges, and water cisterns, which we ship to local customers, and to locations across the world. Our approach is to offer products that blend seamlessly with the
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laid-back island lifestyle, and can be right at home anywhere from luxury hotels to rustic off grid cabins, and everything in between. Think durability meets design, and practicality paired with a touch of indulgence. For Victoria locals and visitors alike, our doors are open. Witness the care and detailed workmanship that goes into every product. With
our own drying kiln on site, we can control the quality from start to finish. Whether you’re looking to elevate your home spa experience or integrate a piece of the West Coast’s natural elegance into your routine, Forest Cooperage delivers. We’re proud to build in Sooke and service our local customers, and were also proud to ship to locations such as the iconic Sundance Resort in Utah, where we recently supplied a beautiful oversize barrel sauna built from cedar salvaged from a decommissioned logging road bridge. Making beautiful products that bring great moments and memories for our clients drives us in everything we do, whether it’s a sauna on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, or a soaking tub on a Brooklyn rooftop. Ready to bring a touch of Sooke into your life? Visit our workshop to experience our craftsmanship up close, or reach out to us to discuss how we can enhance your space with our cedar wellness products. Your next moment of relaxation is just a conversation away. Visit our intstagram @ forestcooperage to see more of where our products end up!
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ow many times have you said, “I need a vacation!”? Many of us are feeling the cumulative effects of stress and we really do need a break. However, going on an alcohol-centric vacation where we gorge at buffets and lay around on a beach often only leaves us feeling bloated, tired and sluggish. Then when we return home, nothing really changes, and we might even say, “I need a vacation from my vacation!” So maybe it is time for something different? Many people are now choosing wellness-based travel. Replacing exhausting vacations with nourishing restorative holidays. At True Healing Ocean Retreat, we see the tremendous benefits of wellness-based itineraries to help bring harmony back to our clients’ nervous systems and teach them practices to help support a healthy lifestyle when they return home. We create an intimate experience, for up to 2 guests at a time, where we ensure our guests are cared for and tailor their experience to what
they want and need. Our many holistic offerings support mind, body and spirit well-being. A retreat can include customized yoga sessions, techniques for settling your nervous system, professional coaching, soothing massage, meditative sound healing, guided mindfulness hikes, nourishing catered food and more. Everything we offer aims to enhance our guests’ well-being, including our retreat setting, which on its own has profound effects. We are located near East Sooke Regional Park, where there is an abundance of natural beauty to explore and reconnect with. Our newly built space provides a clean, comfortable spot for our retreat guests to enjoy breath-taking views of the Salish Sea, Olympic Mountains and dense forest. We are grateful to share that our guests head home feeling rejuvenated and more at ease. If you would like to find out more or book a retreat visit truehealingoceanretreat.com
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re you considering buying or selling in the beautiful seaside community of Sooke? No matter where you may be in your homeownership journey, it would be a privilege to assist you in reaching your real estate goals. Voted BEST PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | 2023 by the Sooke community, I’m focused on not only ensuring my clients achieve a successful purchase or sale, but also on going above and beyond to provide a great, client-focused experience. Curious what it would look like to work together? Call, text or email me to set up a no pressure, no cost buyer or seller consultation. C: 250-880-1034 E: info@mackenzieedwards.ca W: www.mackenzieedwards.ca
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