We Support Local

Supporting local businesses, makers, growers, and practitioners is one of our deepest commitments. In fact, over 18% of our net revenue goes directly back into Bowen Island businesses. That isn’t accidental — it’s intentional.

We believe a thriving local economy creates a thriving community. That’s why we build strategic partnerships with Bowen Island–based businesses to offer complementary, value-added products and services that feel authentically rooted here. We engage local tradespeople and builders. We collaborate with qualified wellness advisors and practitioners. We co-create unique guest experiences with local entrepreneurs. And we actively cross-promote and refer guests to other island businesses because we genuinely want everyone to grow together.

By sourcing goods and services locally, we also reduce transportation impacts while strengthening community resilience. We lean on local expertise to ensure everything we offer aligns with Bowen Island’s values, standards, and spirit.

We proudly purchase from and partner directly with:

• Cocoa West Chocolatiers – custom boxes of chocolate truffles
• The Ruddy Potato – organic products
• The General Store – dairy products, condiments, and cleaning supplies
• Sangre de Fruta – bath and wellness products
• Riley’s Cidery – cider
• Copper Spirit Distillery – vodka, rye, and craft spirits
• Timber Mart Bowen Building Centre – repairs, upgrades and renovation products & supplies
• First Credit Union – banking
• Bowenshire Landscaping – build-out of Cedarwood Elements contrast therapy circuit

Each of these businesses adds something special to the Cedarwood experience — and every purchase helps circulate dollars within our local economy.

We also champion local businesses through our personalized Adventure Recommendations, thoughtfully curated for every guest.

Restaurants, Eateries & Food
The Snug
Doc Morgan’s
The Pub on Bowen
Barcelona Tapas
Tuscany Pizza
Branch on Bowen
Alderwood Farm
Artisan Eats Café
Millers Meatcraft
Bowen Cider House
Tippy’s
Branch on Bowen
Union Steamship Ice Cream
The Village Baker
The Shed Eatery
The Ruddy Potato
The Ruddy Cafe
The General Store
Bowen Beer & Wine Cellar
Bowen Pet Supply

Shopping Adventures
Union Steamship Shop
Squirrel
Candy in the Cove
Phoenix Books
Out of the Blue Boutique
Narwhal
Wren Boutique
Seabird
Movement Global
tosh Décor
The Real Rapunzel
Bowen Island Flower Shop
Dana Lee Brown Atelier
The Art of Nesting

Unique Adventures
Bowen eBikes
Bowen Island Sea Kayaking
Bowen Island Golf Course
Bon Chovy Fishing Charters
Pacific Angler Fishing Charters

Artisan Adventures
Gallery @ Cove Commons
Arts Pacific Gallery
The Burrow
Cocoa West Chocolatiers
Sangre de Fruta
Catching Stars Gallery
Artebella
Miki Tanaka Studios
GILT Studio Gallery
Marie Neys Fine Art
Bowen Island Tattoo Shop

Mindful Adventures
Wildwood Yoga Lofts
Enfold
Inner Essence Healing
Nectar Yoga
Yoga on The Pier

When guests stay with us, they’re not just visiting The Barnfield Suites and Cedarwood Elements — they’re stepping into a vibrant, creative, and connected island ecosystem. We’re simply proud to help them discover it.

The Barnfield Suites and Cedarwood Elements were designed with deep respect for nature, community, and the First Nations land on which we are grateful to operate. Sustainability isn’t a marketing idea for us — it’s a guiding principle behind every decision we make.

We prioritize locally sourced, non-toxic products wherever possible. By sourcing close to home, we reduce transportation emissions while supporting our community. Our aesthetic reflects a minimalist Scandinavian design philosophy, using natural materials and low-impact finishes that feel calm, intentional, and enduring rather than disposable.

We maintain a zero single-use plastics policy, carefully selecting reusable, refillable, and sustainable alternatives. Our operations are thoughtfully powered by propane and Cove Bay Water, and we are planning to collect rainwater to further reduce strain on local resources.

Environmental stewardship also means accessibility and inclusion. We proudly offer community access rates for Bowen locals, ensuring the space remains connected to the people who call this island home.

For us, stewardship means thinking long-term — protecting what makes Bowen Island extraordinary while contributing positively to its future. Every partnership, every sourcing decision, every design choice is made with the intention of creating something that is not only beautiful and restorative, but responsible.