ART - Patricia Carley

a resurgence in the appreciation of FABRIC ART

has made Patricia Carley a celebrated local artist
with a new twist to an ancestral art form

CRAFTSman - Peter Elves

Peter has created

a grand cedar slab bed

for the sunRISE bedroom of Craidelonna Lodge

build from the timber of a cedar that was fallen on the property a few years ago these slabs have had a long haul journey up the hillside of Craidelonna, to the mill for plaining in Sooke, then back to the workshop for its' design & creation, then the final journey back down the hillside ..

ART - Sue Perello

one hundred walks on the beach
provide the working materials
for creator Sue Perello's
beachwood frames



the detail of craftsmanship
( artist christopher lucas painting reflectes in mirror)

ART - DAKoTA Hamilton

original gold leaf de'copage'

"northern princess"

created by DAKoTA Hamilton

stands silent at the end of the hallway

guarded by her art by nature

"the warrior"

created by Steven VanVugt

ART - Frederick Baldwin

the wood turnings of :
Frederick Baldwin

this little bird from salvation army story

has laid "three eggs" with some help from Fred

his candle art carvings are smooth polished & a wonderful gift

beautiful accent with detail to natural beauty ...

ART - Christopher Lucas

the artwork of numerous local artists

now fills the spaces of craidelonna

shipping is available for guests who wish to

encouraged our local talents and the arts

introducing a few of the works of:

Christopher Lucas

During the month of October...

this blogg will be dedicated to the artists

whose works decorate our spaces

Sunny September WEDDING

the joining of

mcgrath & domingo

with love in their eyes

surrounded by their intimate circle

of family & friends

seamus & liz

were married today

at a sunny day ceremony

ocean front at the craidelonna amphitheater
the couple & guests dined on a sumptuous six course meal

prepared by the folks at

http://www.foodforthoughtcatering.net/
the room was set using the outside benches & tables
seating a festively decorated room seating 44 guests