Custom Earthship Tours, Vancouver Island
A Living, Breathing Off-Grid Home
Our Earthship is more than architecture — it is a working example of how to live comfortably and sustainably with the land. On your tour, Susan or Tony will walk you through every system that keeps the house running independently of the grid.
The Systems That Make It Work
Solar Power Systems
How sunlight is captured, stored, and used to run the entire home year-round.
Water Systems
Rainwater harvesting, filtration, and the clever reuse of every precious drop.
Thermal Design
How thermal mass and passive solar keep the interior comfortable without furnaces.
Sustainable Construction
Building with tires, glass, and earth — turning waste into a 100-year home.
Off-Grid Engineering
How all the systems connect to create a self-reliant, resilient living space.
Tours for Every Kind of Explorer
Eco-Tourists
Travellers seeking meaningful, sustainable experiences.
Students
Curious minds exploring real-world sustainability.
Builders
Trades and makers planning their own off-grid build.
Families
A hands-on, inspiring day out for all ages.
Educational Groups
Schools and organisations wanting a living classroom.
What Makes Our Tour Different
- Intimate, private group sizes
- Led personally by your host, Susan or Tony
- Tailored to your interests & questions
- Hands-on look at every working system
- Honest answers about off-grid living
1.5 Hours
How to Book Your Tour
1. Send an Enquiry
Tell us your preferred dates, group size, and interests using the form below.
2. Confirm Your Date
We will reply to confirm availability and finalise the details of your visit.
3. Complete the Waiver
Sign the quick online liability waiver, then arrive ready to be inspired.
Important: Liability Waiver Required
Tour Inquiry
Tour FAQs
Tours run approximately 1.5 hours, with flexibility for questions and discussion.
Pricing depends on group size and focus. Send an enquiry and we will share current rates for your group.
Yes — all guests booking directly online must complete a short liability waiver before the tour for safety reasons.
Absolutely. Families are welcome and children are often fascinated by how the house works. A guardian signs the waiver for minors.
Yes. We regularly host educational and community groups — mention your group size in the form and we will tailor the visit.
Definitely. Many guests pair a tour with a night in one of our cabins or campsites — just let us know.