Author: josee

Are You Eating for your Dosha? Seasonal Ayurvedic Nutrition

Are You Eating for your Dosha? Seasonal Ayurvedic Nutrition

Ayurveda has been widely practiced for over 5,000 years, so surely there’s some wisdom in the tradition that can benefit us today. The word Ayurveda is from the Sanskrit language and is composed of two parts: Ayur meaning Life, and Veda meaning Knowledge or Wisdom, science. I’ve been practicing 

Celebrating Our First Year at La Belle Vie B&B!

Celebrating Our First Year at La Belle Vie B&B!

Greetings, Happy Solstice, and Merry Christmas to all! Thank you for being a part of the inaugural year of La Belle Vie B&B! I can smell the ocean and hear the sea lions in the distance this early morning. The light drizzle of rain on 

Alpaca Showers on Gabriola Island

Alpaca Showers on Gabriola Island

As soon as the sun comes out at La Belle Vie Bed and Breakfast, there’s nothing nicer than a good shower to cool down. We weren’t sure if Albert the alpaca was going to join in the fun, so we tried to convince him. We knew he’d love it — he just needed some time to trust us. See what you think; did he enjoy his shower on a hot summer day? Have fun watching our little video below.

Book your weekend away with us and come meet Albert the alpaca and his buddy Noel.

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Summer Bliss on Gabriola Island

Summer Bliss on Gabriola Island

We are so excited that summer is here! The plants are growing, and the hummingbirds and dragonflies are all about. Experience Gabriola Island — come spend time with the Alpacas, the chickens, and the dogs. Look for our weekend getaway packages, explore nature, join me 

La Belle Vie Bed and Breakfast

La Belle Vie Bed and Breakfast

La Belle Vie Bed and Breakfast on Gabriola Island is near the forest and the sea. Book your stay with us at our hobby farm setting. .

You-Nique Ayurveda Lifestyle Retreat – July 20-22, 2018

You-Nique Ayurveda Lifestyle Retreat – July 20-22, 2018

Join Josee Velsen and Sandra Wohlers for an enriching weekend with ancient wisdom and practice of Ayurveda. Learn, enjoy and share in the practices of Ayurvedic philosophy, nutrition, daily routine, yoga and meditation. A dash of energy medicine, singing bowl sound therapy and a herbal walk in nature. Explore the elements and wake up the senses to a whole new perspective of personal well-being.Click here for a complete program schedule.

July 20 – 22, 2018
Gabriola Theatre Center
1475 Peterson Road
Gabriola Island, British Columbia

Price Per Person $395 CAD, which includes:

  • 7 ayurvedic meals
  • 3 yoga classes
  • 1 Tibetan singing bowl and energy medicine class
  • 4 ayurvedic wisdom classes
  • You-Nique Ayurveda Lifestyle Reference and Workbook
  • Self-care gift bag
Stinging Nettles are Up!

Stinging Nettles are Up!

  It’s barely March and I can feel something different in the air, a new smell fresh and alive,  birdsong wakes me early  with the light in the morning. It’s so exciting, Spring energy is all around us,  buds swelling on the trees getting ready to 

Here I go

Here I go

Well …. here I go, me and technology, humm we shall see how this evolves, You could say I’m more of a nature girl, out playing and creating is more my thing than sitting at the computer, but this is a time of expanding so