Art, nature and community gather in quiet harmony

Tucked in the quiet Armadale Hills, just 35min from Perth, the Art Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation resting between forest and sky.

We are creating a space where healing belongs to everyone, not just those who can afford to escape the city, through festivals, workshops and shared healing traditions.

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A person sitting outdoors on a wooden bench, with feet on the ground, near green plants and grass, in a natural setting.
Two cattle, one white and one brown, standing outdoors on dirt with trees in the background, each with a yellow ear tag and pink label marked 'T93'.
A wooden picnic table with attached benches under large trees in a forested area, with tall trees, greenery, and a blue sky in the background.
People participating in an outdoor yoga or meditation session in a forest, with yoga mats laid on the grass.
A large circular art piece made of various natural materials, including wood and stones, displayed among trees and greenery in a forested area.
Two women standing near a river, holding a lit lamp together during a ritual or prayer, surrounded by trees.

This is Armadale’s quiet revolution where creative expression and community itself become the artists of healing

The Art Sanctuary Foundation was born from a simple idea that art, nature and compassion can heal communities as deeply as they inspire them.

Nestled in the tranquil Perth Hills of Armadale, we are a living network of creativity, healing and service, bringing together artists, healers educators and changemakers to nurture wellbeing, belonging and beauty on this land.

For over four decades, our sister institutions have quietly shaped Perth’s cultural and spiritual fabric from Saraswati Mahavidhyalaya, offering classes in traditional arts, to Annalakshmi, the “pay what you feel” restaurant, to ChitAmbara, our creative incubator for world-class collaborations.

Now, we bring these roots together, creating Western Australia’s most authentic healing destination.

A small pond with pink water lilies and green lily pads, surrounded by grass and plants. A wooden shrine with a garland and religious ornament is situated on the bank above the pond.
A circular fire pit on a raised platform surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs, with flowers hanging in the foreground.
A woman and a young girl planting a seed in the soil in a forested area.
Close-up of an intricate stone sculpture of a woman with detailed jewelry and hair, shown outdoors.
Close-up of a young brown cow with large dark eyes and a black nose, grazing in a wooded area.
A woman in a yellow dress sits on the ground inside a small open wooden shelter in a natural outdoor setting, facing an altar with a Shiva figurine decorated with a garland of flowers. There are pots and other offerings around the altar, with trees a

At the heart of our work lies an inclusive mission to make Armadale WA's most Authentic Healing Destination

We offer healing therapies, retreats, festivals and creative programs that reconnect people to the land and to each other. From Ayurvedic consultations and meditation circles to cow-therapy experiences in our serene Goshala, where gentle connection with these sacred animals restores calm, empathy and presence.

We exist to heal through creative expression, celebrate the spirit of culture and restore balance between people, animals and the Earth.

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MAKE A DONATION

The Art Sanctuary Foundation is a registered ACNC approved charity, supported by volunteers and donations received is invested back into the Art Sanctuary.

Your contribution will help sustain the Art Sanctuary, fund educational programs, and support artists in their creative endeavours. By donating, you become a vital part of preserving our cultural heritage, fostering creativity and caring for the environment.

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