Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open Sun. Dec. 14th through Thurs. Dec 18th

A little update on recent (and future) activities.

Things have been going quite well with Anita’s presence at Shavasana Gallery & Café. She’s opened up the shop at least a dozen times now in the last month and it seems to be going well for her and the Mayne Island masses, so, why spoil a good thing?😊The current plan is that she will be open – primarily on the days that the bakery is closed – to give people a place to go, relax in a cozy, warm spot, and have a treat & a coffee. So, starting tomorrow Sunday Dec. 14 (9am – 3:30pm), she will be opening on Sundays & Mondays throughout December  (14 & 15, 21& 22, and 28 & 29)…and then we’ll re-assess for 2026.

Further, because I’ve been rather busy in December, (here’s me playing Santa last night at a large family

dinner at my son & daughter-in-law’s place) and the weekends just didn’t line up for me to come over, as I normally do for a pre-Xmas weekend or two, I am coming over to hang out, open up the shop and – hopefully – see many of you between Tuesday Dec 16 and Thursday the 18th when I am over (I don’t think I’ve ever done a mid-week stint so this will be interesting…and fun!🤣)

Whatever the situation, I’m sending you and your loved ones all the best for a joyous holiday season –

Ho Ho Ho!🎅
Cheers!

George

Anita McCamley & La Maison Rouge will be opening Shavasana Gallery this Weekend

I’m very happy to announce that Anita McCamley & her delicious baked goodies (La Maison Rouge: https://www.facebook.com/La.Maison.Rouge.MI ) are coming to open Shavasana Gallery & Café for two days this coming weekend: Sunday Nov. 16 from 9am – 1pm and Monday from 8am – 1pm. !😊 La Maison Rouge & Anita have a longstanding & solid reputation as one of the best bakers on Mayne Island (as you will likely know from her years of attendance at the Saturday Market❤️)…and Shavasana is a sweet place to hang out, grab a coffee or tea, and nibble on one (or two!) of Anita’s offerings.*

I think we are all aware of the dearth of places to go and sit and visit in a warm & inviting environment on Mayne Island – especially during this slower Fall/Winter season. Please drop by and say hi to Anita – if all goes well we’d like to offer this to you on a more regular basis🙏😊

Cheers!

George 

* photo for illustration purposes only, selection may vary

Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open this coming weekend Fri. Nov. 7 – Mon. Nov. 10

Shavasana Art Gallery & Café will be open this coming weekend, with a slight change in hours, adding an extra day – Friday Nov. 7 til Monday Nov. 10 (inclusive). Looking forward to seeing you all and very happy to participate in the “Made With Love Fall Studio Tour” being put on by Lorie Brown & Lucie Walker. Come on by and say Hi! Cheers! George

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Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open this weekend: Sat. Mar. 29 – Mon. Mar. 31

Just letting you all know that Nancy Wells will be running the Gallery Café this coming weekend. After a successful “trial run” last weekend, Nancy is returning with her delicious baked goods, hot fresh coffee, warm smile and inviting personality.

I’m delighted that Mayne Islanders will have another place to go on those Fall/Winter months when I am normally only able to open up once or twice per month. I know how important it is to have warm dry place to go to for a cup of java ☕️and fresh baked goodies🍪🧁. The added bonus, is a room filled with local art, and some sweet tunes on the playlist.🎶

Come on down & say hi to Nancy!😊

Cheers!

George

*photos by Brette Little of Salt Spring Island: brettelittle.ca

Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open next weekend – Sat. Mar. 15, Sunday, & Mon. Mar. 17

Daylight savings is here, lightness has arrived, and our days are getting longer! (and an excessive amount of rain, but what can you do?😆) I think we’ve definitely turned the corner on winter and are on the road to Springtime and all that the blessings that it brings.

My slower season is coming to an end, and I can feel nature and the Gallery Café getting ready to come back to life and bloom throughout the warmer brighter days ahead.🌻🌸

But let’s start with this coming weekend! Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open Sat. Mar. 15, Sun. Mar. 16 and Mon. Mar. 17 – 9am – 4pm (except for Sunday 10:15 – 4)

Typical Monday Afternoon Jam with Stephen Cropper on Vocals and Harmonica, Gail Noonan on Ukulele, Vocals & Bass, Bill Maylone – Vocals & Guitar, David Chase on Djembe, Gary Bradfield on Viola, Liam Bender on Guitar & Vocals, and special guest Ryan Dahle on Bass Acoustic Guitar (and myself, your humble photographer on Guitar & Vocals & Puns)

Come on Down!

George B.

Proprietor, Shavasana Gallery & Café

Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open this coming weekend – Fri. Jan. 17 – Mon. Jan. 20… unless we’re invaded on the 20th!

Barring an invasion from our southern neighbours on Jan. 20, when DT is promising/threatening/”just kidding”/hallucinating that 100 executive orders will be implemented (including the possible invasion of Canada🤔🇨🇦) Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open for business. Who knows? perhaps when the first amphibious landing craft hit the beaches of Miners Bay, and the Marines come charging up the hill shouting “My Country, Right or Wrong!” they’ll be thirsty and tired by the time they reach the Gallery Café and want coffee and a cookie.

Now, of course I’ll be terribly upset by their aggressive behaviour, after they’ve breached my protective wall of Scotch Broom, and will likely greet them on my porch with my arms akimbo, a stern look on my face, and say something like, “Hey, that’s not very nice!”. I’ll be totally conflicted about serving them…but what if they want to buy some local arts or crafts…in American Dollars💵💲💲…for their girlfriends (or boyfriends, assuming they haven’t had time to rescind their DEI programs) back home. What to do my friends? I’ll be in a pickle that’s fer sher.

Perhaps when they arrive, they too will be smitten by the beauty and tranquility of SḴŦAḴ in SENĆOŦEN, and will feel the warmth of community that we share, and will lay down their arms and choose instead to work as Woofers on some of the local hobby farms. I can almost hear one of them ask, “Is it true that you guys have Health Care up here? I twisted my ankle jumping off the landing craft, and it’s kinda swollen.”

All right then! Shavasana Gallery & Café coming soon to an island near you – during these slower months, when I’m only open one weekend per month, I’ve decided to be open 4 days rather than my typical 3 day weekend in the summer, so, Friday Jan 17 through Monday Jan. 20th. Baked Goodies and hot coffee will be available, along with some beautiful examples of local talent gracing the walls and shelves of the Gallery. Hope to see you then!🙏❤️

Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open this coming weekend – Fri. Dec 13 – Mon. Dec 16

Yahoo! Looking forward to grabbing a ferry on Thursday to come over to Mayne Island and get ready for my last weekend of biz before I settle in to the annual flurry of Christmas activities here in Vancouver. It’s hard to believe that I’ve been doing this for 11 years which – strangely enough – makes me one of the longest-running owner/operator businesses on Mayne Island! (Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think only the FarmGate store has seniority – and Don McDougall was one of the first islanders I met when I came over on my bike to “look around” in 2013😊) It has been a wonderful journey, and I’d like to share my love & gratitude with all of you who have made this trip so enjoyable, fun, serene, raucous, meditative, healing, synchronistic, serendipitous, interesting & informative etc; (have I missed anything?😆)

So many great art shows (here are but a few photos of artists), so many fabulous jam sessions (again, but a sample), the delicious baked goods of many island bakers, and a constant stream of caffeine ☕️👍👍 for an endless parade of charming and fascinating folk that have enriched my life immeasurably ❤️

Please drop in and say hi! We’ve got expanded hours of operation this weekend from Friday Dec. 13 to Monday Dec. 16, 9 – 4 most days (except Sunday, 10:15 – 4) Cheers!

George

(ps. I’m getting closer to publishing my sequel to “All Roads at Any Time” but am not quite there yet, copies of “All Roads” would make great stocking stuffers and will be available at Shavasana this weekend😊

Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open next weekend – with extended hours: Fri. Nov. 29, Sat. 30th, Sun. Dec. 1st, & Mon. the 2nd

Here we are – the last few weeks of Fall, as we head into winter. It’s chilly, wet, and overcast – a perfect time to come to Shavasana Gallery & Café for a little warmth, art, tunes & hot coffee! I’m coming over from the big bad metropolis for the much needed, soothing balm of the lovely people & chill vibe of Mayne Island.🏝️🙏

As now seems to be my slower season routine, I’m coming over – at least one weekend per month – to open up, turn on the heat & the music, scare away the spiders, and put on a couple of pots of Mayne Island’s finest coffee (if I do say so myself😄) A little Saltspring dark & Ethical “Lush” medium for the java inclined and a great selection of tea, for those able to eschew the over-caffeinated pull of “the bean.”

We still have a great exhibit of art on the walls – with over 8 island artists maintaining their presence at Shavasana Gallery with over 30 works of art on display.

Please come on by – it would be great to see you!

George Bathgate

Curator/Barista/Artist

Shavasana Gallery & Café

Shavasana Gallery & Café will be open this weekend – Sat. Oct. 19th, Sun. 20th & Mon. 21st

The holiday is over, time to put Bathgate back to work😆 Just a quick note to let you all know that I’ll be opening Shavasana this coming weekend for three days (as usual) Saturday, Sunday & Monday.

Hope to see you all then!

George

Yard sale for the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council – Sept 14, 10 – 4

Arts on Mayne is planning a studio garage sale! Come browse and buy on Saturday September 14 at Shavasana Gallery’s outdoor space!

The proceeds will benefit Mayne’s branch of the Southern Gulf Islands Arts Council. Artists and those searching for gifts for aspiring artists will be inspired by new-to-you art supplies at reasonable prices! Everything from canvas to paper, coloured pencils to paints, and fabric to findings will be on sale from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Artists wishing to donate from their studios please contact Kriss Boggild, kriss@krissboggild.ca to arrange for a drop-off at Shavasana.