The Blue Caterpillar Emporium

The Blue Caterpillar Emporium Welcome to The Blue Caterpillar Emporium ~ a place to gather, share, discover!

Before the schedules fill up and the autumn routine takes over, give yourself permission to catch your breath!Wander dow...
09/04/2026

Before the schedules fill up and the autumn routine takes over, give yourself permission to catch your breath!

Wander down to The Blue Caterpillar Emporium, slow your pace, and take a gentle pause over a steaming cup of premium local tea ~ or curl up in a cozy corner with your favorite book (or borrow one of ours).

There is a quiet magic waiting for you in the shop right now. In fact, if you happen to wander in for a cozy drink, you might just find a moment of serendipity.

We have a special energy flowing through the space this weekend!

If you step in for a hot tea or an iced treat, you just might find the Wandering Oracle ready to play.

There is no set schedule—it’s completely random—but if alignment strikes, you may be offered a FREE one-card reading, just because. ♡

Looking for deeper guidance before the new season starts? Our incredible weekend readers are ready to welcome you:
Wandering Oracle (Linda and/or Debbie)
Janine | Brennus | Lana | Darcie

Magical Practice Circle

Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. This is a beautiful, hands-on space to experiment with different tools, stretch your gifts, and connect with an amazing community.
(Preregistration required: Email [email protected] or send a direct message right here on IG or FB).

Keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming announcement! We are launching a beginner’s class entirely focused on putting structure and format to your natural gifts. You'll learn how to anchor your intuition and comfortably understand the beautiful, subtle language of Spirit.

DETAILS TO COME!

Find us:
#3541 Cobble Hill Road, Unit 3 (Lower Level)
Thurs - Sun
10am - 4pm.

General Inquiries: [email protected]
Bookings: [email protected]

Drop a 🐛 if you're planning to pause and join us for tea this weekend!

MAGICAL PRACTICE!!☆☆☆ Sept. 1st! ☆☆☆ Are you ready to grow your intuition and sharpen your mediumship skills in a fun, s...
08/31/2026

MAGICAL PRACTICE!!
☆☆☆ Sept. 1st! ☆☆☆

Are you ready to grow your intuition and sharpen your mediumship skills in a fun, supportive space?

Join us at The Caterpillar for a dedicated practice circle designed for all experience levels!

Come stretch your gifts, experiment with different tools, and connect with an amazing community.

This is a dedicated, hands-on circle to develop your intuition and practice with a variety of psychic modalities (oracle, tarot, tea leaf reading, pendulums, dowsing rods, and more) plus mediumship development.

Hosted the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

Sept 1st will be another evening focusing on psychic work and mediumship via practice with a variety of different tools.

(NOTE: This is *not* structured as a class. You are being provided space to practice psychic intuition and mediumship with at least one mentor on hand to help guide and support you and answer any questions you may have).

Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Cost: $20 per person (Drop-in fee)
Location: The Blue Caterpillar Emporium

#3541 Cobble Hill Road, Unit #3

Circles are strictly capped at 20 people max to keep the environment cozy and focused.

Please email [email protected] in advance to secure your spot!

(Make sure to watch our Facebook and Instagram pages as we continue to announce dates and practice info moving forward!)

ALSO: Beginner classes start in September (exact date tbd). Claim your seat early via the email provided as this very popular class fills up quickly!

More details to come!

Need a place to duck into as cooler weather prevails?Wander on down to The Blue Caterpillar Emporium for a perfectly cra...
08/27/2026

Need a place to duck into as cooler weather prevails?

Wander on down to The Blue Caterpillar Emporium for a perfectly crafted brew!

There is something extra special about slowing down your day with a drink made right here on the island.

We are passionate about supporting our neighbours, which is why our coffee and tea selections are proudly sourced from local masters.

On the Menu:

Denman Island Tea:
Hand-blended just a stone's throw away, these premium organic teas offer pure, clean flavors that are perfect for a quiet afternoon of reflection or deep conversation.

Island Elixir:
Formulated with absolute care, these intentional, wellness-focused blends bring a splash of revitalizing botanical wellness straight to your cup.

Fernwood Coffee Company:
Now, we know what you're thinking—this is a tea house after all! True, we don't have a half-mile-long menu filled with complicated, over-the-top espresso concoctions. We keep things delightfully simple because true coffee aficionados know that nothing beats a genuinely good, expertly roasted cup of traditional coffee.

Fernwood Coffee brings that rich, robust, and flawlessly smooth Victoria flavor right to our counter!

Today's intuitive readers:

Whether you are seeking structural cosmic mapping or deep connection with Spirit, our readers are in-shop to offer profound guidance:

Kathy Lowther
Sink deep into the wisdom of the unseen. Kathy utilizes insightful oracle spreads and a compassionate link with your personal guides to bring validation and spiritual alignment to your path.

Rev. Janine Grey
Step into a welcoming, grounded space. Janine masterfully blends cards, intuitive tea leaf readings, and comforting, evidential mediumship sessions to bridge the gap with the Other Side.

Booking:
Pre-booked readings ensure your exact time slot is locked in! However, walk-ins are always warmly welcome on a strict First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) basis.

Reach out early to reserve your session.

Full Moon Gatherings:

Space is Filling Fast!

The energies are shifting as we approach magnificent celestial alignments. Secure your place for our exclusive night events:

TONIGHT: An Evening of Moon Nectar | Thursday, August 27

The time has arrived! Join Poet Weaver Barry Hunt and Louisa Sophia, Mistress of Moon Medicine, for an intimate evening of poetry, folklore, and a gentle shamanic journey celebrating the Sturgeon Moon.

To claim a last-minute seat, email directly to [email protected].

TOMORROW: Moon Weavers Circle | Friday, August 28
Gather beneath the open sky and a partial lunar eclipse.

Experience a sacred Cacao Ceremony, mindful meditation, and an immersive sound bath to align your spirit.

Cost: $65/person (Strict 20-space limit). Secure your spot immediately by emailing:

[email protected] or messaging our main pages.

The Blue Caterpillar Emporium
#3541 Cobble Hill Rd,
Unit 3 (Lower Level)

Thurs - Sun, 10am to 4pm

General Information: [email protected]

The summer sun is shining, making it a truly great day for a crisp, cold drink! Wander on down to the Emporium, pull up ...
08/20/2026

The summer sun is shining, making it a truly great day for a crisp, cold drink!

Wander on down to the Emporium, pull up a cozy chair, and cool down with a refreshing iced coffee or one of our popular handcrafted, iced-compote specialty teas.

Whether you're catching up with friends or looking for a moment of quiet reflection, we have the perfect brew waiting for you.

This Week’s Intuitive Readers & Exciting Additions

We have an incredible lineup shaping up, featuring both familiar faces and wonderful new energy working into our shop rotation!

Janine Grey In-Shop:
The wonderful Rev. Janine Grey is in as our featured reader! Reach out ahead of time to claim a spot or drop in to see if she has a compassionate, evidential mediumship or psychic session open for you.

Welcome Our Newest Reader, Linda Martin:
We are thrilled to introduce Linda to the Emporium family! Linda turns to her trusty cards to deliver profound psychic insight and helpful, uplifting inspiration. Come give her a warm Wonderland welcome!

Introducing the "Wandering Oracle":
Starting this weekend, keep your eyes open for a completely new, spontaneous table-side experience!

Our resident Wandering Oracle, Debbie Hill, will be floating around the shop. There is no set schedule for this service—she will be offering completely random, complimentary card readings right at your table.

Come in to relax, order a drink, and maybe it will be your lucky day!

Mark Your Calendars: Upcoming Special Events

Our upcoming evening gatherings are filling up fast!

Lock in your reservations before spaces disappear:

An Evening of Moon Nectar | Thursday, August 27

An intimate, transformative night of poetry, rich storytelling, and deep moon medicine celebrating the upcoming Sturgeon Moon.

Join Poet Weaver Barry Hunt and Louisa Sophia, Mistress of Moon Medicine.

To reserve your seat, email [email protected].

Moon Weavers Circle | Friday, August 28

Gather with us for a beautiful Full Sturgeon Moon event featuring a partial lunar eclipse ceremony, cacao ceremony, mindful meditation, and an immersion sound bath.

Secure your entry via Facebook/Instagram DM or email us at [email protected]

Visit Us in WonderlandAddress:
#3541 Cobble Hill Road, Unit 3 (Lower Level)

Hours of Operation:
Thursday through Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Email for Bookings & General Info: [email protected]

Follow the signs to Wonderland and come cool off with us!

MAGICAL PRACTICE!!Are you ready to grow your intuition and sharpen your mediumship skills in a fun, supportive space? Jo...
08/16/2026

MAGICAL PRACTICE!!

Are you ready to grow your intuition and sharpen your mediumship skills in a fun, supportive space?

Join shop owners Lee Shanks and Darcie Williams for a dedicated practice circle designed for all experience levels!

Come stretch your gifts, experiment with different tools, and connect with an amazing community.

This is a dedicated, hands-on circle to develop your intuition and practice a variety of psychic modalities (oracle, tarot, tea leaf reading, pendulums, dowsing rods, and more) plus mediumship development.

Hosted the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month beginning THIS TUESDAY, Aug. 18th (registration now open).

This1st session will focus on psychic work via practice with a variety of different tools.

Time: 6:30 – 8pm
Cost: $20 per person (Drop-in fee)
Location: The Blue Caterpillar Emporium

#3541 Cobble Hill Road, Unit #3

Crcles are strictly capped at 20 people max to keep the environment cozy and focused.

Please email [email protected] in advance to secure your spot!

(Make sure to watch our Facebook and Instagram pages as we continue to announce dates and practice info moving forward!)

ALSO: Beginner classes start in September (exact date tbd). Claim your seat early via the email provided as this very popular class fills up quickly!

More details to come!

Escape the summer heat and wander down to The Blue Caterpillar Emporium !Settle into our cozy tea house, slow down your ...
08/13/2026

Escape the summer heat and wander down to The Blue Caterpillar Emporium !

Settle into our cozy tea house, slow down your day, and cool off with a refreshing iced coffee or one of our popular handcrafted, iced-compote specialty teas:

The Mad Hatter: Ayurvedic Ginger tea over ice with a sweet peach compote.

The Red Queen: Crimson Berry tea over ice with a rich raspberry compote.🔮

This Weekend's Gifted Readers!

Intuition awakens at the shop this weekend.

( Walk-ins are welcome if space allows, but we highly encourage pre-booking your personal session):

Rev. Janine Grey (Friday, Saturday Sunday): Evidential mediumship connecting you compassionately with Spirit.

Kathy Lowther (Thurs, Friday, Saturday):
Insightful oracle cards, mediumship, and deep connection to your guides.

Brennus Galatian (Saturday, Sunday):
Intimate psychic readings utilizing Turkish coffee, tea leaves, and cards.

Plus... keep your eyes peeled as we have brand new retail products and fresh readers working their way into the emporium rotation very soon! Stay tuned!

Upcoming Magic & Evening Events

Mark your calendars and secure your space for these special celestial gatherings:

An Evening of Moon Nectar | Thursday, August 27

An intimate night of poetry, rich storytelling, and moon medicine celebrating the Sturgeon Moon.

Join Poet Weaver Barry Hunt and Louisa Sophia, Mistress of Moon Medicine, for a gentle shamanic journey into healing wisdom.

Moon Weavers Circle | Saturday, August 28 (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

Gather beneath the open sky for a sacred cacao ceremony, mindful meditation, and a deeply restorative sound bath facilitated by Lee Shanks and Darcie Williams.

Cost: $65/person (Only 20 spaces available). Bring a mat or camp bed, light blanket, water, and your favorite vessel for cacao.

Reserve Your Spot:

For the Moon Nectar evening, please reserve directly by emailing [email protected].

For the Moon Weavers Circle (or to book a weekend reader session), secure your spot via FB or IG Messenger, or by emailing [email protected], or by speaking with us directly at the tea shop counter.

Visit Us in Wonderland

#3541 Cobble Hill Road, Unit 3 (Lower Level), Cobble Hill

Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

General Inquiries: [email protected]

Sometimes, magic comes full circle.Today was one of those days. About a year ago, in-house reader and co-owner, Darcie, ...
08/08/2026

Sometimes, magic comes full circle.

Today was one of those days.

About a year ago, in-house reader and co-owner, Darcie, sat with a young woman for a reading.

Somewhere within that reading, a little soul made herself known.

Darcie saw a baby.

She told the young woman that she felt a pregnancy announcement would be coming within the next few months — a glimpse of someone not yet here, but already somehow present.

And then today, the door to The Blue Caterpillar opened…

And in walked that same young woman, accompanied by a wee young babe.

Kenora.

Darcie held her today — this beautiful little soul she had glimpsed before she had a name, before she had taken her first breath, before anyone knew she was on her way.

And Kenora had much to share.

There was something profoundly beautiful about watching the two of them together. A circle quietly closing. A reminder that perhaps the veil between 'here' and 'there', between 'before' and 'now', is far thinner than we imagine.

Sometimes the messages we receive are meant for today.

And sometimes…

they are tiny whispers from tomorrow.

Welcome to Wonderland, sweet Kenora.

We are so pleased you found your way back to someone who already knew you were coming.

✨ A Little Friday Magic at The Caterpillar… ✨There’s plenty stirring in Wonderland today — in the stars, under the moon,...
08/07/2026

✨ A Little Friday Magic at The Caterpillar… ✨

There’s plenty stirring in Wonderland today — in the stars, under the moon, and in the intentions we’re setting.

Tatiana is with us today for Astrology Readings!
(12-3:30 pm)

Tatiana’s readings go far beyond your Sun, Moon and Rising signs. She works with the deeper layers of your birth chart to explore patterns, timing, relationships, purpose and the energies currently moving through your life.

If you’ve been looking for a little clarity — or simply wondering what the stars have to say — drop in or message us to see if there’s space available today.

The 8/8 Portal — Bay Leaf Manifestations

With the 8/8 portal opening tomorrow, we’re inviting you to put your intentions into something tangible.

Bay leaves will be available at the Caterpillar:
✨ $2 each
✨ 3 for $5

Write your manifestation, wish, prayer or intention onto your leaf and place it in our cauldron.

At the end of the day, Caterpillar staff will gather in meditation and prayer over the intentions before the bay leaves are ceremonially offered to the gods and goddesses. 🔥

And then… we turn our eyes toward the Moon.

An Evening of Moon Nectar — August 27th

Join Barry Hunt, Poet Weaver, and Louisa Sophia, Storyteller and Mistress of Moon Medicine, for a beautiful evening celebrating the Sturgeon Moon through poetry, storytelling and a gentle shamanic journey into the healing wisdom of the Moon.

An evening to slow down, listen, wonder and reconnect with a little moonlit magic.

Email to reserve uour spot!
[email protected]

Moon Weavers Circle — August 28

The following evening, we gather outdoors beneath the open sky for our Moon Weavers Circle, with the Sturgeon Moon and partial lunar eclipse overhead.

Our evening will include:

☕ Cacao Ceremony
🧘 Mindful Meditation
🎶 Sound Bath

Your facilitators for this magical experience are Lee Shanks and Darcie Williams.

We’ll be gathering outdoors in a beautiful cornfield setting — tucked away from the everyday world with the sky above us and the earth beneath us.

✨ 7–8:30pm
✨ $65 per person
✨ Limited to just 20 spaces

Bring a mat, cot or camp bed, a light blanket, water bottle and your own vessel for cacao.

Space can be secured through The Blue Caterpillar Emporium (message or email).

Come for an astrology reading.
Stay for tea, coffee or something cold.
Write a wish on a bay leaf.
Wander the gallery.

There’s always something a little magical happening at the Caterpillar. 🐛✨

📍 The Blue Caterpillar Emporium
3541 Cobble Hill Road, Cobble Hill

🕙 Thursday–Sunday | 10am–4pm

Inquiries:
[email protected]

Bookings:
[email protected]

A beautiful day to wander into Wonderland... The sunshine is calling, and so are we.Today, Lekha is in the Tea House off...
08/06/2026

A beautiful day to wander into Wonderland...

The sunshine is calling, and so are we.

Today, Lekha is in the Tea House offering her deeply restorative energy healing sessions. With a gentle, intuitive approach, Lekha creates a peaceful space to help you release, rebalance, and reconnect with yourself.

Joining her today is Kathy Lowther, sharing her thoughtful and insightful intuitive readings. Whether you're seeking clarity, guidance, or simply curious about what Spirit has to say, Kathy's compassionate approach has made her quite popular here at The Caterpillar!

And, with this weekend shaping up to be a scorcher...

Cool off with one of our refreshing handcrafted iced drinks, settle in, and enjoy something delicious from our café. We're now serving fresh salads and sandwiches, alongside our teas, coffees, and sweet treats—the perfect way to slow down and savour a summer afternoon.

The Blue Caterpillar Emporium
3541 Cobble Hill Road
Cobble Hill, BC

Thurs –Sun
10am – 4pm

Readings & bookings: [email protected]
General inquiries: [email protected]

Follow the signs to Wonderland... where good conversation, cool drinks, nourishing food, and a little everyday magic are served up daily.

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#3 3541 Cobble Hill Rd
Cobble Hill, BC
V0R1L5

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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