Creative respite for adults with developmental disabilities. Relax and create on beautiful Vancouver Island
Enjoy, escape and create .....
Vagabond house is a magical space where art guides our days. Creating softly,gently,a place where there is no wrong way to create and the journey is as important as the finished product.
Vagabond House invites you to immerse yourself in creativity and adventure at our art retreat. We offer a supportive environment tailored for individuals with developmental disabilities and diverse needs. Engage in a variety of themed art activities, from painting to photography and clay work, all designed to inspire and nurture artistic expression. Join us for a unique blend of creativity, structure, and cultural outings, where every day brings new opportunities for personal growth and exploration.
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Market vendor program
February 22nd to March 22nd Sundays 9am to 5pm , Includes lunch and initial teaching supplies.Join our weekly group meetings to explore different art mediums.
These sessions culminate in the exciting opportunity to vend at a local markets. -
Coming February 7th-8th Valentines retreat!Relax in the studio with new friends and explore making Valentines cards and a personal love journal. We will be doing a little baking to take home too!
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Private respite stays for 5 to 7 days.5 day respite retreats start at $1700. 7 day respite retreats start at $2250Includes all meals and entrance fees.Pick up and drop off at the ferries in either Duke point or Departure bay can be arranged for an additional fee.
Explore local culture and nature that flow into art journeys.
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Artist vendor program kickoff
Begin your journey into being a vendor at markets and make money from your art!February 22, 2026 at 9:00 AMVAGABOND HOUSE, Qualicum beach , bcJoin us for the launch of our 'So You Want to Be a Vendor' program in 2026
From her earliest memories, Eve found solace in art, nurtured by a mother who celebrated every creation and ensured that no art supply was ever out of reach.
As a teenager in 1970s California, while her peers were focused on grades, Eve spent her days lost in the art room, discovering the ancient art of Batiks and jewelry making, filling journals with creative exploration—her first taste of artistic success came when she sold her work at an art show at 16. Being in line for a scholorship to an art school in California and the lure of Emily Carr in Vancouver ,her life changed direction when the envelope came carrying an interview date to CP AIR the next 40 years flew by ;)
Always keeping her toe in the artistic waters, she raised two children, her wild child daughter and her beautiful niece who has Down Syndrome.There are no coincidences and it through her niece, that she had the opportunity to teach photography to a talented group of her nieces friends at their rec and leisure program ,through their community living association.
While flying the world and caregiving, she found the time to nurture her creative soul by running a photography studio, focusing on black and white , hand printed and hand tinted photography. During the debate time of "Is photography art " she confirmed it definitely was. In a time of a world of male photographers, self taught herself how to develop, print and hand colour Black and White portraiture.
Even as personal challenges mounted and her body faltered, Eve’s passion for self-expression led her to the tranquil beauty of Vancouver Island, where she rekindled the joy that art had always brought. Her journey is one of resilience and fierce devotion to caregiving and creativity. Through both adversity and accomplishment, Eve stands as a testament to perseverance—while reminding us all that following our passions can lead to healing, connection, and enduring inspiration.
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Monday9:00am–10:00pm
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Tuesday9:00am–10:00pm
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Wednesday9:00am–10:00pm
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Thursday9:00am–10:00pm
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Friday9:00am–10:00pm
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Saturday9:00am–6:00pm
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Sunday9:00am–5:00pm