The Farm Studios

The Farm Studios is a residential music-recording and audio-production facility on British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast. Founded in 2002 by producer and engineer Garth “GGGarth” Richardson, the studio was conceived as a secluded setting where artists can focus on recording, writing and production away from the routines of commercial studio environments.

Set within a seven-acre coastal rainforest property, the facility combines recording spaces with residential accommodation for extended sessions, creative retreats and songwriting camps. Its central live room is a purpose-built floating, room-within-a-room space designed for full-band tracking, while separate guest residences support artists, producers and engineers working on site.

Recording and production

The studio supports a broad range of music-production work, including:

• Audio tracking and live band recording
• Music production and engineering
• Analog and digital mixing
• Mastering and post-session finishing
• Residential artist stays and writing retreats
• Songwriting camps and masterclasses

A Dante audio-over-IP system connects the control room, residential areas and outdoor recording positions across the property, allowing performers to track instruments, amplifiers and vocals in the surrounding forest environment. The control room combines analog and digital equipment, including API and Neve mixing systems, Avid Pro Tools HDX, PMC and Yamaha monitoring, and selected outboard processing.

The Farm Studios has hosted commercial production sessions, writing retreats and camps including SOCAN on the Farm and Seeking Blue Records events. Its client history includes work associated with artists and projects such as Rage Against the Machine, Biffy Clyro, Kensington, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Devin Townsend, Rise Against, Atreyu, Mother Mother, Half Moon Run, Big Wreck, Kittie and Hedley.

The studio remains an active boutique recording operation directed by Richardson, combining technical recording infrastructure with an immersive residential setting for artists and creative teams.