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Chilliwack Sunflower Festival

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When Tulips of the Valley announced they would be hosting a Sunflower festival at the end of August, I instantly knew that this would be the next big thing to hit the Lower Mainland. Giant sunflowers, corn fields, food trucks, photo opps, games and activities galore. This place exceeded all of my expectations. We could have easily spent half a day here, there was so much to see and do! The Bonus? It's much easier to get a photo away from the crowds with all the paths through the sunflowers! It's easy to carve out a space for your photo op :) 

Jessica Sipos and Jordan Robbins are the lovely ladies in front of my lens, and the brilliant Nina Farrauto of FitGlow Beauty is behind the Hair and Make-up. The dream team had a blast creating these images amongst these gorgeous blooms! 

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tags: chilliwack, chilliwack sunflower festival, sunflowers, sunflower festival, sunflower fest, explore bc, british columbia, vancouver, tulips of the valley, fitglow beauty, jessica sipos, jordan robbins
categories: Travel
Thursday 08.30.18
Posted by Rachel Barkman
 

Exploring The Sunshine Coast // The Backeddy Resort in Egmont, BC

A few weeks ago, I hopped on a ferry with my friend Amelia for a few relaxing days in a geodome at Backeddy Resort and Marina. I've been eyeing these domes for over a year now, so finally seeing them in person was a dream come true! As we set off in the moody weather from Horseshoe Bay, the anticipation grew for our off-the-grid experience awaiting us at the other end. 

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tags: egmont, sunshine coast, sechelt, gibsons, bc ferries, backeddy, backeddy resort & marina, geodome, geodesic dome, staycation, explorebc, british columbia, pender hill, skookumchuck, skookumchuck rapids
categories: Travel
Thursday 06.15.17
Posted by Rachel Barkman
Comments: 5
 

Exploring Mayne Island

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Mayne Island is full of treasures and beauty around every corner. They say the deer population outnumbers the residents on this island, and after spotting numerous deer around each and every bend in the road, I would say this is a fair assumption!

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tags: mayen island, southern gulf islands, cob cottage, mayne island camping, glamping hub, glamping, pelican kayak, edith point, georgina point lighthouse, mount park, meadowmist farm, british columbia, mayne island
categories: Travel
Monday 05.01.17
Posted by Rachel Barkman
Comments: 7
 

Tulips of the Valley // Chilliwack, BC Tulip Festival

The beautiful Jessica Sipos amongst some vibrant blooms. 

The beautiful Jessica Sipos amongst some vibrant blooms. 

Last night, I grabbed my dear friend Jessica and drove out to Chilliwack to frolic amongst some incredible tulips. We had bought our tickets a week earlier, and the weather came through with some gorgeous sunny rays for our time at the fields. Tulips of the Valley might not be the most well-known tulip festival in the valley, but it is the largest festival currently in the lower mainland!

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tags: tulips of the valley, chilliwack tulip festival, tulip festival, spring, british columbia, chilliwack, tulips, jessica sipos
categories: Travel
Saturday 04.22.17
Posted by Rachel Barkman