McLoughlin Gardens
814 Tasman Road V0R 2M0 Merville, BC, Canada

Recent photos of the McLoughlin Gardens. Thanks to Susan Healy for these gorgeous images!

Join us for an on-line workshop presented by Jeanette Taylor and Margo McLoughlin Crafting a Compelling Character Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25... 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pacific Whether we're inventing the character from scratch, or describing a figure from history, the use of sensory imagery and specific details makes our characters come alive. In this workshop, we'll begin by examining some examples from current writers, asking, "Why does this character snap fully alive for you?" Writing exercises will help us find out what makes our characters tick and what the narrator's relationship is to them. Register at https://www.mcloughlingardens.org/literary-arts

The hellebores are blooming at the McLoughlin Gardens - it's time for a Spring visit - perhaps the first of several. Don't forget to sign our visitors' book. It is tucked into the box at the gate, and we'd love to hear about what you saw, what you heard and what you're thinking as you return from your stroll to the beach and the gardens.

The McLoughlin Gardens is pleased to announce a series of writing workshops with Jeanette Taylor and Margo McLoughlin, for fiction and nonfiction writers, both new and experienced. Jeanette is the author of several books of non-fiction, including The Quadra Story and Tidal Passages: A History of the Discovery Islands. Margo is a storyteller and writer based in Victoria. Her non-fiction and articles have appeared in various anthologies, as well as Parabola Magazine. Jeanette a...nd Margo share a love of local history, having worked together since the mid-1980’s, when they launched a puppet theatre program for the Museum at Campbell River, a summer program which remains an enduring hit. Bringing Stories to Life ! Online Writing Workshops with Jeanette Taylor and Margo McLoughlin for writers of fiction and non-fiction Spring and Fall, 2021 To register see: https://www.mcloughlingardens.org/literary-arts

The hellebores are blooming at the McLoughlin Gardens - it's time for a Spring visit - perhaps the first of several. Don't forget to sign our visitors' book. It is tucked into the box at the gate, and we'd love to hear about what you saw, what you heard and what you're thinking as you return from your stroll to the beach and the gardens.

We would love you to join us by renewing your membership or joining us for the first time at the McLoughlin Gardens Society. Renewals and new memberships are now available through our website. www.mcloughlingardens.org Increasing our membership will help us to secure the funding we need to maintain the gardens and the cottage, and to host residencies for writers and artists. By taking out a membership you are making a statement about your support for the arts in our community. To join the Society go to our website, select the About menu, scroll down to Membership, and choose the options which suit you.

We would love you to join us by renewing your membership or joining us for the first time at the McLoughlin Gardens Society. Renewals and new memberships are now available through our website. www.mcloughlingardens.org Increasing our membership will help us to secure the funding we need to maintain the gardens and the cottage, and to host residencies for writers and artists. By taking out a membership you are making a statement about your support for the arts in our community. To join the Society go to our website, select the About menu, scroll down to Membership, and choose the options which suit you.

"Writing for Live Performance" - a workshop with our playwright in residence, Marcus Youssef, took place on Thursday in the studio/shed at the McLoughlin Gardens, as well as some outdoor spaces...When the heavens opened and the rain poured down on the roof, we could hardly hear each other. Next up is a public reading with Marcus on September 3rd. Tickets are free, but need to be reserved to respect the numbers. Here is the link: https://www.jotform.com/ElevateTheArts/marcusyouseff

"Writing for Live Performance" - a workshop with our playwright in residence, Marcus Youssef, took place on Thursday in the studio/shed at the McLoughlin Gardens, as well as some outdoor spaces...When the heavens opened and the rain poured down on the roof, we could hardly hear each other. Next up is a public reading with Marcus on September 3rd. Tickets are free, but need to be reserved to respect the numbers. Here is the link: https://www.jotform.com/ElevateTheArts/marcusyouseff