Cedar Guest Cottage
A peaceful place for expectant families preparing for labor, birth, and early postpartum recovery.
About the Place
Nestled in the heart of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, this cozy, private cottage is just minutes from Cowichan District Hospital and thoughtfully situated near a number of trusted BC-registered midwives. Surrounded by mature trees and walkable to bakeries, markets, and forest trails, the cottage offers a gentle balance of privacy and connection.
🌲 A cozy, self-contained studio suite with private entrance and garden
🏥 Close proximity to Cowichan District Hospital and midwifery care
✨ Optional craniosacral therapy during/after labor for nervous system support for the mom & baby
🧺 100% cotton bedding and bath linens for comfort and breathability
🌿 Walkable access to cafés, trails, and the vibrant Saturday Market
Cedar Guest Cottage is perfect for families traveling from the Gulf Islands and beyond. This space offers a warm and quiet space to root in as you prepare to welcome your baby.
Featured Amenities & Offerings
🛏 Queen bed + extra-long half-queen daybed (sleeps up to 3, 100% cotton bedding and linens)
🌿 Private garden yard with outdoor dining, lounge seating, and ambient lighting
🍵 Kitchenette essentials – mini-fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee/tea station
📶 Free Wi-Fi and reliable connectivity for staying in touch during your stay
How To Book The Space
Because your safety and wellbeing matter deeply to us, reservations for the Cedar Guest Cottage through Early Beginnings Wellness are confirmed only once you are under the care of a Registered Midwife in British Columbia.
If you haven’t yet secured midwifery care, we would be glad to help you connect with trusted local providers. We can share recommendations for midwives in Duncan and the Cowichan Valley, ensuring you have the right clinical support in place before your stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The space comfortably sleeps up to 3 guests—a queen bed for two and an extra-long half-queen daybed for a third guest. We provide bedding for the daybed when booked for 3 guests.
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While we are pet owners ourselves, we do not allow pets in the cottage. This ensures the space remains secure, allergy-friendly, and calm for all families, especially those preparing for birth and postpartum recovery.
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Yes. Optional services such as craniosacral therapy during labor or postpartum can be arranged. These gentle, hands-on sessions support nervous system regulation and overall ease during your birth journey.
Your Host
Christina Hamill
Christina Hamill is the founder of Early Beginnings Wellness, that empowers expectant and new families to prepare, heal, and thrive through holistic care, gentle touch, and the nurturing of deep, secure bonds from the very beginning of conception, birth, and beyond.
As a mother and practitioner, Christina brings deep care to every layer of the birth experience: physical, emotional, and somatic. She created this offering with the intention that expectant families traveling to Duncan and the Cowichan Valley would have access to a quiet, supportive space to prepare for labor, settle into postpartum, and receive the care they deserve.
Christina works in close connection with local BC-registered midwives and offers optional biodynamic craniosacral therapy for birthing parents both in labor and the tender days after birth.
She welcomes you with warmth and wholehearted support as you step into your own way of birthing and becoming.