Riverside eco retreat in nature

Activity/Tour

Description of Surrounding Area
Beautiful Pacific Northwest. Alongside the Coquihalla River less than 3 hours from Seattle, and 1 1/2 hours from Vancouver. Neighbors the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park, home of the world-famous Othello Tunnels and the Historic Kettle Valley Railway. All hiking and cylcing opportunities at our door-step. On-site white sandy beach, swimming hole, and river tubing. 7 forested acres.

Finnish sauna - authentic wood-fired Finnish sauna
Hot-tub - wood-fired cedar hot tub
Library-living room
White sandy beach and swimming hole
on-site certified fitness instructor leading hikes, cycles, and yoga-pilates-stretch relaxation daily

Special seasonal packages inlcude:
May and June - Native basketry and drum-making

July - Alpine wildflower walk-Manning Park

Add-on Services Offered
Massage, healing

Typical Day

All-inclusive package retreats include:
Latte or tea served in bed
Breakfast al fresco at the outdoor riverview dining room
Option to start day with a hot tub
Light activity in form of gentle hike, cycle or swim to take in spectacular scenery in the area or spa package to complement full authentic finnish sauna day
Mid-day meal
Afternoon siesta in tree house, at beach tent, in riverside hammock or in personal cabin
yoga-pilates-stretch-relaxation on the beach
Dinner preparation from organic garden with glass of wine.
Dinner, with fine wines, served in riverview dining room including dessert
Options for hot tub, campfire with guitar and song, sauna
Finally, to slumber in cozy feather bed between 100% cotton sheets naturally outdoor line-dried

Age range, type of group

All packages are adult-only unless booking all cabins, or late booking with full availability, in which case, all ages welcome.
All physical levels welcome, though those without modest physical fitness will be unable to participate in all activities.

Sleeping and meals

Three cozy separate cabins/cottages.
Homestead Cabin, the original homestead built in 1923. The largest. The most central.
Othello Cottage, original to the Kettle Valley Railway, built circa 1916. Located between the river and the organic garden with river view.
Forest Cottage, made from recycled materials, nestled in the forest, this is the most private.

Description of Rooms/Suites
Homestead cabin - King bed with single day bed, fully restored to original condition.
Othello cottage - double bed, fully restored to original
Forest cottage - double bed, cedar interior.

All gourmet organic whole food breadkfasts and dinners are served in the outside, riverview dining room, with midday meal often served on the trail.

Restrictions

Restrictions
Pets not encouraged, by agreement only
Smoking in designated areas only.
Everyone welcome