About
Art Sanctuary, Western Australia
The Art Sanctuary Foundation Limited is an ACNC approved not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee, established with the primary objective of functioning as a charity. Our mission is to create a space where creativity, wellness, and nature intertwine to foster personal growth and healing. We believe in the transformative power of artistic expression, holistic practices, and the natural world, and we are committed to advancing these elements in our community and beyond.
Set within the serene and natural beauty at the foothills of the Perth Hills, the Art Sanctuary is a unique fusion of creativity, wellness, and nature. Designed to be a vibrant healing ecosystem and a space that fosters nature-infused, artistic expression, the Art Sanctuary seeks to deliver on three key objectives:
Advancing Health: Promoting physical, mental, and emotional health through holistic health treatments, workshops, education and health retreats
Advancing Culture: Fostering global learning and appreciation for diverse cultures through our education and showcase of Artisans and culture through workshops and classes in various creative fields
Advancing the Natural Environment: Committed to environmental sustainability, promoting regenerative agriculture and connection with nature through our Organic Garden and education on sustainable living practices.
Individuals from all walks of life can explore their creativity, connect with their inner selves and heal. Artisans from all creative fields have access to showcase their artform, and connect with the space to support their creative and collaborative process.
In all our endeavours, we aim to create an inclusive, welcoming space where individuals from all walks of life can explore their creativity, connect with their inner selves, and engage with the natural world. We are continually evolving and expanding our offerings to meet the changing needs and interests of our community. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and community, and to creating an environment that inspires, empowers, and connects.
Our vision for the future
The Art Sanctuary was conceptualised by our late founder Swami Shantanand Saraswati in the mid-late 80s after physically seeing the land and the natural surroundings.
Ayurvedic Centre of Healing and Holistic Health
Set within a traditional ambience that seeks to create a beautiful sanctuary and authentic feel and connectivity with nature; and will offer a variety of day treatments, including Ayurvedic Massage, education and awareness sessions, reiki and vedic astrology and treatments for various medical conditions.
Health Education Programs
The programs educate the community about disease prevention and control, which can lead to early detection and management of conditions like mental health disorders and chronic diseases.
Artisans and Craftsman Hub
The visual arts hub will feature handicrafts being created live by master artisans of each Indian handicraft, and will reside within the Sanctuary. Handcrafts may include Sari weaving, stone carving, wood carving, pottery, painting and bangle making. Artwork will be available for sale, and masterclasses will be available for interested participants.
Residence for Seniors
The Residential Age Care Home will serve the local community with tailored care, specific to their needs. Offers culturally sensitive care and health programs to address age-related diseases.
Holistic health cafe
The holistic at the Art Sanctuary provides a unique ambience, akin to the natural and organic qualities of the Perth Hills. All food will be served on banana leaves, sourced from the organic market garden on the acreage and adhere to Ayurvedic principles of nutrition and wellbeing.
Meditation Hall (The Shrine):
Offers a dedicated space for meditation and reflection, promoting mental health and stress management. The Shrine would have 4 entrances, each representing a specific faiths of the world. People will choose to enter through the entrance of their faith and pray within the walls of their chosen path
Organic Garden and Dairy
The Organic Market Garden will be abundant in diversity, which will include over 150 different crops ranging from herbs to vegetables. It will also include spaces dedicated to attracting pollinators and other beneficial insects. The Dairy offers a sanctuary and service, worship and protection of cows while also educating others in the principles of cow protection.
Amphitheatre
The Amphitheaters are set within the natural beauty of the Sanctuary, which provides a multitude of open air performance opportunities. During the Festival Season, the use of multiple performance spaces is possible allowing guests of the sanctuary to roam about and witness beautiful cultural activities across the grounds. The amphitheatre offers cultural activities that can promote mental well-being and reduce stress, thereby indirectly preventing mental health conditions.
Artistic exploration
Set within the natural beauty of its surroundings, with ample open air classrooms, with students also having access to modern technology. The campus offers a variety of classes that can promote physical health (through dance and yoga), mental well-being (through music and art), and social interaction (through language classes), thereby indirectly preventing various physical and mental health conditions