On Sacred Ground
Plan Your Visit
Find us at the historic Trappist Monastery grounds — St. Norbert Arts Centre, where over a century of contemplative tradition meets a living school of plant medicine.
Location
100 Rue des Ruines du Monastère
Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Located within the St. Norbert Arts Centre campus on the historic Trappist Monastery grounds, along the banks of the Red and La Salle Rivers. The monastery was established in 1892 by Trappist monks and now serves as a vibrant arts and education centre.
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The Monastery Grounds
The Trappist Monastery at St. Norbert was established in 1892 and served as a contemplative home for monks for over a century. Today, its grounds host the St. Norbert Arts Centre and our school — carrying forward the tradition of quiet, purposeful work with the land.
Our medicinal gardens grow among the monastery's limestone ruins, where stone walls shelter herbs from prairie winds and hold the warmth of the sun. Walking paths wind through old-growth elms and along the riverbank — an ideal setting for the study of plant medicine.
The St. Norbert Arts Centre is home to galleries, artist residencies, and seasonal cultural events. The grounds are open to the public year-round, and the ruins themselves are a designated provincial heritage site — a place where history, art, and the living land meet.
When You Arrive
What to Expect
Browse the Apothecary
Small-batch tinctures, loose-leaf teas, topical oils, and seasonal preparations — all made from plants grown in our gardens or ethically wild-harvested from Manitoba's boreal forests.
Walk the Medicinal Gardens
Our gardens grow among the monastery's limestone ruins. Wander the beds, identify the herbs, and see the plants you've been studying in their living form.
Ask Questions
Whether you're a student, a client, or simply curious, our staff are happy to talk plants. No appointment needed — just come in during shop hours.
Explore the Grounds
The St. Norbert Arts Centre campus includes walking paths along the river, historic ruins, gallery spaces, and seasonal installations. Plan an hour to wander.
No appointment needed during shop hours. For consultations with Chad, please request a session through the Consultations page.
Inside the Shop
The Apothecary
Our shop shelves hold the season's preparations — tinctures drawn from fresh harvests, loose-leaf teas blended by hand, infused oils steeped in the sun, and seasonal remedies that change with what the land offers.
Everything is made in small batches, labeled with the harvest date and plant origin. If you're unsure what you need, just ask — we'll help you find the right preparation, or refer you to a consultation if your concern calls for one.
Browse the Apothecary