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+1 250 607 9225

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+1 250 607 9225

Welcome to theDoighouse

hello, bonjour, way' sl'axt, 

'theDoighouse Earthship' crowned #3 best Hipcamp in BC 2023!

Hipcamp 2023 AWARDS

Wow, 

We're excited to share that 'theDoighouse Earthship' has been crowned the #3 best Hipcamp to visit in British Columbia in 2023!

AND...

'theDoighouse Earthship' is a runner-up for the best cabin rental for 2023!

AND...

'theDoighouse Earthship' is a runner-up for the best all-around camp

Book your stay today!

Events: Upcoming & Past

Basket of dried beans Image credit: Niek Veerland, Pixabay Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/us

Bring and trade seeds at our SEED SWAP on Earth Day 2023.  Seed host: Connie Kuramoto. starts at 6:00 pm.

the Lighthouse Country Band

Earth Day 2022 Fireside Chat "Invest in our Planet"

Earth Day 2022 Fireside Chat "Invest in our Planet"

Group of people sharing a meal.
Group of people sharing a meal together at theDoighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island.
Group of Earthshippers sitting on a tire wall, celebrating their time together at theDoighouse Earth

Celebrating friendship and earthship building - 2019.  

Group of people sharing a meal together at theDoighouse Earthship
Two people mixing cob for the cob oven
Group of people celebrating time together at theDoighouse Earthship

Celebrating friends and earthship building - 2018

the Gardens

Welcome to theDoighouse
a wheel barrow full of daffodils
Nasturtium flowers growing in a brown ceramic pot
a monarch butterfly landing on a thimble berry bush
a volunteer gardener watering the plants
a yellow zucchini flower in bloom growing in a food forest

the Earthship

Folk Art Birdhouse from Rusty Green Bunny Antiques https://sites.google.com/site/rustygreenbunny/
green glass bottle brick

Green glass bottle brick.  Made from 2 bottles of Pepperwood Zinfindal wine.

Glass bottle wall in the main bathroom of theDoighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay

Glass bottle wall under construction in the main bathroom of theDoighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay.

Glass bottle bricks

Glass bottle bricks

West wing tire wall in the master bedroom being wired.

West wing tire wall in the master bedroom being wired.  

The People

Group of people with their hands in a wheel barrow of cement, getting ready to pack out the Earthshi
Two people mixing cob for the cob oven
2 people with a plate of food scraps for the turkeys.
Group of people sharing a meal.
Group of people celebrating time together at theDoighouse Earthship
Group of people sharing a meal together at theDoighouse Earthship
Group of people sharing a meal together at theDoighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay, Vancouver Island.
Girl checking to see if a tire if full.
Group of Earthshippers sitting on a tire wall, celebrating their time together at theDoighouse Earth
Girl standing beside a picnic table, after sharing a meal with a group of volunteers.
Girl picking wild huckleberries

earthship diaries

Experience the 'ship

Are you, or your group curious about earthships, intentional or natural building?  Are you looking for a space to re-energize and connect with others? Do you want lively and engaged discussion about food security, climate change, earthship tours, workshops and off-grid living? Come spend some time with us!

Camping

Explore off grid living in a mini cabin.

Min 2 nights stay

Qualicum Bay

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Camping

Explore off grid living in a mini cabin.

 Escape to the great outdoors and experience camping at theDoighouse Earthship! Our cabin, RV, and tent sites are now available for booking ...

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Min 2 nights stay

Qualicum Bay

Open House & Tours

Annual Open House & Tours

All day

Qualicum Bay

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Open House & Tours

Annual Open House & Tours

Explore the innovative and sustainable Doighouse Earthship in Qualicum Bay! Bring your curiosity and invest a couple hours of your time with...

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All day

Qualicum Bay

Eco-experiences

Eco Camps, Gardening Workshops,

Qualicum Bay

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Eco-experiences

Eco Camps, Gardening Workshops,

Check out summer 2023.  Join us for yoga in the garden Wednesday mornings in July & August, or an eco camp, glass bottle workshop or learn t...

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Qualicum Bay

Volunteer

Stay, Learn, Play, Laugh, Life-long friendships,

theDoighouse Learning Centre Qualicum Bay

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Volunteer

Stay, Learn, Play, Laugh, Life-long friendships,

We have a couple more spots available between May 1 and September 30.  Apply today.

theDoighouse Learning Centre Qualicum Bay

About Us

Your Hosts

Tony (my husband) and I (Susan) are passionate about sustainability.  

Together we have four children, and Bentley (our standard poodle and living door bell), Mabel (mouser extraordinaire) 

and the 'hens' (generously gifting fresh eggs daily)


With  our children grown and no longer living at home, we are living our dream - building an earthship, learning centre and hosting the world.

All are welcome to join us in creating a caring and inclusive learning space here on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.


The purpose of the Learning Centre is to provide inclusive, multi-generational environmental education. 

a.‘about the environment’ (e.g. Biology) b.‘for the environment’ (e.g. Activism) and 

c.‘through the environment’ (e.g. Empowerment; team work, team building, confidence building and leadership)


The earthship is all about exploring a low impact lifestyle, off grid living in an energy efficiency dwelling built from recycled materials. 

One that meets local, provincial and national building and energy codes, built to last for (at least) 100 years.


We bring together professionals,  enthusiasts and the general public to enjoy hands-on learning  by hosting seasonal eco-camps, gardening workshops and (occasionally) fireside chats.  We also provide a cultural exchange for international and local volunteers.  


It is love for the planet, people and sharing of abundance that makes this project come alive.

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Special Requests Available

For individual or small group tours, we can customize an itinerary to emphasize your interests. If you have a special request, send us a message, and we will be sure to get back to you soon.

theDoighouse Learning Centre Ltd.

Qualicum Bay, British Columbia V9K 2E2, Canada

+1.250.607.9225/thedoighouse@gmail.com

theDoighouse welcomes you to

Unleash your inner artist August 21-25 9:30-12:30

Ages 12 and up, no prior experience necessary!

$189/student, all supplies included.

Join us for a series of printmaking workshops: relief linocut printing; mono-printing with gelli-plates, and collagraph to create a hand-bound journal

Friday potluck snack-sharing and closing circle.

Registration and detai: Email Susan 

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