The Sanctuary Shop & Social Enterprise

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The Sanctuary Shop & Social Enterprise

Coming Soon: Sonny Sun Botanicals

Our small-batch botanical line is currently in development in our Vancouver artisan studio, crafted using wild-harvested coastal botanicals and ethical, fair-trade ingredients.

  • Botanical Soaps, Balms & Sprays: Hand-formulated with nourishing plant butters, herbal extracts, and pure essential oils.

  • The Vocational Impact: Every label applied, jar sealed, and herb sorted directly trains and employs the participants in our sanctuary's empowerment programs.

Available Now: Original Visual Art

Our creative arm is officially live! Each original canvas is hand-textured and painted by our Resident Director, Angel Strehlen, bringing profound cultural presence and storytelling into your space.

  • Mother Africa (11x14 inches | Original Acrylic on Canvas Board)

    • A vibrant tribute to heritage, strength, and the traditional artistry of African Women.

    • Status: Available for purchase.

  • White Writing (various sizes) | Original Acrylic on Canvas or paper

    This distinctive artistic style was inspired by Adam, and captures the feeling of ancient inscriptions, whispered legacies, and the quiet endurance of spirit. He described this as "mooga", a visual language based on brushwork.

    • Medium: Original Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas Board

    • Aesthetic: Psychedelic, and profoundly dimensional; the polychromatic palette emphasizes raw texture, shadowplay, and intricate line work.

    • Status: Original works and select collection pieces available for digital viewing and purchase.

contact the artist: strehlen@gmail.com