Enjoy staying 7 peaceful acres alongside the Coquihalla River less than 3 hours from Seattle, fully experience “hammock to hiking”, yoga-pilates-fusion, wood-fired Finnish sauna, wood-fired hot tub.
Delicious, healthful, gourmet cuisine, on-site organic garden, fine wines. Enjoy a truly different experience including custom, private, fully-guided or non-guided retreats. Dare to relax.
Eco vacation retreat is a wilderness eco lodge resort neighboring the breathtaking Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park and Othello Tunnels. The historic Kettle Valley Rail, now called Tunnels Road, flanks one side of the eco resort and the crystal green waters of the Coquihalla River flank the other 2 sides.
Property amenities:
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.
*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 rooms offer cozy sleeping quarters.
- Belvedere, all gourmet meals are served in the outside, river view dining room.
- 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.
Nearby attractions and activities:
- Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park - walking distance;
- Othello Tunnels -walking distance;
- Kettle Valley Railway - walking distance;
- Trans Canada Trail - walking distance;
- Hope Brigade Trail - walking distance;
- Manning Provincial Park - 40 minutes drive;
- Minter Gardens - 20 minutes drive;
- Hells Gate Fish Ladder and Airtram - 40 minutes drive;
- Silver Skagit Provincial Park - 40 minutes drive;
- Harrison Hot Springs Resort - 20 minutes drive;
- Whistler Village - 3.5 hours drive;
- Okanagan Wine Country - 2 hours drive;
- Fraser Valley Wine Country - 1 hours drive.
Location:
*150 km to Vancouver, BC (1 1/2 hours);
*300 km to Seattle, WA (3 hours).
Policy:
$US Dollars are quoted at a static rate of approximately $0.85 per $Canadian Dollar.
Our policy is to charge the Canadian Dollar amount which will be converted by your credit card company to your country's currency.
We accept Visa and Mastercard.
To provide you with an intimate natural non-commercial experience, the number of guests is limited to six (6). Thus, we request a 50% deposit to confirm your reservation.
Any monies are 100% refundable 90 days prior to your reserved date of arrival. Refunds may be provided on a case-by-case basis after that time.
To avoid vacation cancellation and/or interruption, cancellation insurance is recommended. Your travel agent may assist you with your insurance needs.
Our season runs from mid-April to mid-October annually.
For guest safety and protection physical activities are facilitated by BCRPA certified fitness professional: Professional ethics require fully-hosted guests to complete a brief "Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire" (PAR-Q). The PAR-Q has been developed by the fitness industry as a way to determine your readiness for physical activity, and it will be provided for your completion prior to confirmation of your reservation.
All guests are required to sign a liability waiver and release before commencing their eco program.
We are committed to the environment at Kw'o:kw'e:hala eco retreat. We ask that you observe and protect the environment by following our guidelines throughout your stay.
Open flames of any kind are not permitted anywhere on the 7 acres, except as provided by the Cruise Directors under close attention. Use of tobacco products is discouraged given fire concerns and in consideration of other guests.
Our facility is adult only unless the entire property is privately booked by one party in which case children are welcome with appropriate supervision.
We like to make sure that people with allergies or fear of animals are aware that there is a resident big black lab and a resident cat. Both are well-trained but they, nonetheless, are animals.
The most practical thing of all have a safe, healthy, fun time while you enjoy the many benefits At Kw'o:kw'e:hala eco retreat.
All bookings are confirmed upon payment.
Packages:
Shelter from the Storm: all-inclusive, fully-hosted packages from 3 days to 7 days. Includes all gourmet meals, beverages, and snacks; activities (hiking, cycling, yoga-pilates-stretch-relaxation), unique, separate cabin/cottage facilities, mindful, creative pursuits, full access to all spa facilities: from $133.00 USD per person per night.
Lay Down Sally, enhanced bed and breakfast including unique, separate cabin/cottage, gourmet breakfast, limited access to spa facilities. From $145 per cabin per night.
Spa Package - All the benefits of our Shelter from the Storm package including enhanced authentic Finnish sauna instruction, massage by Registered Massage Therapist, and healing treatment by local Intuitive Healer. Add $170 USD per person to Shelter from the Storm package.
Alpine Wildflower tour July 20, 2007 - Outstanding opportunity to view alpine wildflowers in peak bloom at Manning Provincial Park fully guided by local Naturalist. Add $85 USD to any package.
Native Art and Craft package May 26, June 23, 2007 - exclusive workshop by Harvey Robinson of the Raven Clan will guide you the making of a Native Cedar Basket, or a Native Cedar Sun Hat: from the tree to the finished useable art piece. Add $85USD to any package.
Custom packages - from solo to small group using the entire property. Any type of custom package is available, as long as it is legal. Custom pricing.
Notes:
Prices quoted are per person per day for the all-inclusive package.
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