Snowshoeing
Under the Stars
Full Moon/Hotsprings Getaway |
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 Upon
arrival at the Green House Retreat Centre on Friday guests
are greeted by our staff and encouraged to warm themselves
by the fire as they unpack and settle in.
A tempting selection of local wine and beer and tasty appetizers
are nearby in the dining area. Guests may relax by the fire,
soak in the hot tub, or unwind in the sauna while waiting
for everyone to arrive.
Whatever
your pleasure you'll easily begin to feel at home in the comfortable
turn of the century style retreat.
After a leisurely dinner, we'll get together for a slide show
and fireside orientation. |
Mornings come to life at breakfast. Cradle a warm cup of coffee
or tea and
choose from a variety of breakfast options to get you started.
Today is our
first chance to get out on the trails, and there's a wide
variety to choose from.
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The
small number of guests ensures lots of
personal attention and room for privacy |
We might find ourselves meandering along beside a stream with
huge cedars hanging overhead or up in the alpine trails surrounded
by snow ghosts and shimmering crystals.
We'll bring snowshoes and snowskates for an invigorating morning.
Welcome to the great outdoors. Snowshoes allow us to go to
some amazing places. Whether you are out front blazing trail
or walking a packed one, you'll soon find yourself caught
up in the beauty that surrounds you. Our trained guides will
talk about the natural rhythms of the seasons and the local
history and ecology of the area. Discovering animal tracks,
along with bird and tree identification are popular activities.
Snowballs and Snow Angels often appear on this frosty frolicking
adventure.
There's something about the cold fresh air in winter that
makes a pot of soup taste sensational. You'll be welcomed
back by the smell of fresh bread, hearty soup and a lunch
buffet. |
After
lunch the rest of the afternoon is for rest and relaxation.
You may read, play games, write in your journal, or take a
walk around the peaceful surroundings of the Green House grounds.
The afternoon is yours before we regroup in the late afternoon.
Then it's time for hors d'oeurves and light snack before the
invigorating evening snowshoe adventure.
People are always amazed at how bright the full moon appears.
The full moon acts as a mirror reflecting the sun's light,
when that light is reflected yet again on the snowy white
landscape, the effect is dramatic. The forest in the higher
elevations reveals an architecture of both bare and snow laden
branches against a brilliant star studded sky. We'll point
out the dominant evening stars, constellations, and planets
as we move out from the tree lined trails and into the open
sky spaces. A thermos of steaming hot chocolate will be a
welcome treat before heading back for the dinner that awaits
us.
If
ever a no-holes-barred meal was needed, now is the time. Tonight's
meal is our guests opportunity to sample what the Green House
chef does best.
After coffee and dessert, evenings by the fire in the studio
may be filled with songs and stories and the hot tub and sauna
are always available. Some guests may want to linger and socialize
into the wee hours while others may choose to retire early,
a decanter of Port and tray of dried fruit and aged local
cheeses awaits all. |
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finest ingredients come from our on site organic garden.
Meals are designed for both health and pleasure.
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| Ainsworth
HotSprings |
Sunday
will find us on the road to BC's most unique Hotsprings. We
will travel through Nelson, a beautiful small city full of
culture and small shops. We will also try out one of the local
cafes for a steaming latte on route. Ainsworth Hotsprings
is perched on a hillside, where you can soak in the pools
and drink in the view of the Selkirk Mountains on the far
side of Kootenay Lake.
Ainsworth has a rich history, but its most famous feature
is the cave that goes back into the mountain. It is well lit
so one can see the limestone formations that adorn the walls
and ceiling where the natural mineral water drips in. For
those that like it HOT there's even a dark grotto you can
climb into where the hottest water issues out of the mountainside.
The cold plunge just outside the cave is also natural spring
water, and sets your skin on fire between hot soaks. After
a long soak, your driver will get you safely back to the GreenHouse
for dinner, where you can relax in the feelings of peace and
contentment that the Hotsprings give.
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Price
per person: $695 Canadian dollars (+ Tax)
Dates:
January 9 - 12 (Full Moon)
February
6 - 9 (Full Moon)
February 13-16 (Valentine's Romantis Weekend)
March 5-8 (Full
Moon)
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These
trips can be booked by calling WildWays in Christina Lake:
250.447.6561
or
1.888.WildWay |
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