BMHH Helps Bring Healing Through Art to KGHBMHH Helps Bring Healing Through Art to KGH
At the Black Mountain Haunted House (BMHH), our mission has always gone beyond creating unforgettable scares, it’s about building community and giving back where it matters most. BMHH is proud to support the new healing mural at Kelowna General Hospital. This year, we are excited to share how your support of BMHH directly helped fund a powerful new project: a healing art mural in the psychiatric courtyard at Kelowna General Hospital (KGH).
From Haunted Halls to Healing Walls
The psychiatric courtyard is one of the few safe outdoor spaces available to patients. Once a plain, unused area, it has now been transformed into a vibrant and meaningful space for reflection and recovery.
Thanks to the support of our guests, volunteers, and sponsors, BMHH’s annual donation played a part in making this transformation possible.
The Mural: Culture, Nature, and Healing Combined
Created by artists Jorden and David Doody in collaboration with syilx artist Sheldon Louis, the mural celebrates the Okanagan landscape and syilx culture.
It features:
- The flowing waters of Mission Creek
- Towering trees and sweeping cloudscapes
- Kikinee (kokanee salmon) and tule (bullrushes)
- A traditional tule-covered lodge
These elements bring calm, culture, and connection into the hospital space, giving patients a sense of belonging and peace during their recovery.
BMHH’s Commitment
BMHH is honored to have contributed to this meaningful project through our annual donation to KGH. What began as a seasonal haunted attraction has grown into a community effort that raises funds for mental health year after year.
Every ticket purchased, every volunteer who gives their time, and every sponsor who supports BMHH makes this possible. Together, we are not only building unforgettable haunted house experiences, we are also helping create lasting spaces of care and healing in our community.
Looking Ahead
The mural at KGH is a reminder of the power of community and the importance of supporting mental wellness. BMHH strives to continue to make annual donations to mental health initiatives here in Kelowna to ensure that projects like this can become a reality.
We thank Hillcrest Farm Market, our volunteers, sponsors, and every guest who walked through our doors last season. Your support is what turns our haunted house into a house of hope.
“This mural is more than paint on a wall, it’s a symbol of healing, culture, and compassion. BMHH is proud to stand behind projects that support mental wellness in our community.”
