Enjoy a natural BC holiday at a unique eco spa and micro eco resort near the spectacular Othello Tunnels

Gentle adventure, unforgettable relaxation, and fine cuisine await you…

…1½ hours from Vancouver, BC, Canada in the stunning mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

“Green Escapes” Alive Magazine, February, 2008 -- “… a collection of cozy cabins on the Coquihalla River that centres on a philosophy of honouring Mother Earth. Guest are encouraged to slow down to the pace of nature…”

Eco Retreat Packages

Enjoy a private, eco-friendly riverside retreat where you can relax and reconnect with nature.

Retreat experiences include gourmet cuisine, rejuvenating spa activities and cozy accomodations, all surrounded by the calmness of the forest, and the soothing sounds of the Coquihalla River.

A “back to basics, live lightly on the earth” eco philosophy is embued in all we are and all we do. We believe that everybody is enriched by living in an environmentally-friendly way whether at home or away...and this is part of the richness you will find in your eco getaway experience At Kw'o:kw'e:hala eco vacation retreat.

At Kw'o:kw'e:hala eco vacation retreat neighbours the breathtaking Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park and Othello Tunnels of the old Kettle Valley Rail…away from the masses on seven forested acres alongside crystal emerald waters of the Coquihalla River… dare to relax.

Explore our retreat:

Amenities Activities
Cuisine   Packages

Located near Hope, BC this fully-guided wilderness lodge and eco vacation experience offers cabins in the forest, white sandy beach, outdoor natural spa amenities, mouthwatering delicious cuisine made from fresh organic garden ingredients, and more.

 

 

Our cuisine philosophy is a merger of many: Slow, whole, organic, simple... really tasty ingredients combine to create culinary delights that are good for you and good for the planet.

Amenities offered at our wilderness lodge retreat are designed to have a low impact on the earth, and to provide you with balance, comfort, and fulfillment… peaceful, gentle, and away from mass urban stresses.

Natural spa amenities include wood-fired cedar hot tub, authentic wood fired Finnish sauna, cool clear waters of the Coquihalla River and optional spa massage healing treatments.

 

 

At Kw'o:kw'e:hala eco vacation retreat provides many opportunities to enjoy activities in nature, learning and enrichment, simple living, local history and creative hands and minds.

Activities include fully-guided hiking, cycling, yoga-pilates-stretch, relaxation, and seasonal creative projects including Northwest Native art forms.

 


Eco wilderness retreat packages:

Eco Vacations
    All-inclusive, 3-7 day, fully-guided or self-guided eco retreat packages.

Green Getaways
   All-inclusive, 2 day fully-guided or self-guided eco retreat packages.

Eco Spa
   An all-inclusive natural spa experience featuring: authentic,
   wood-fired Finnish sauna, outdoor wood-fired cedar hot tub, massage
   and more.

Explore & Discover: Unique all inclusive retreat experiences:

Naturalist
Guided nature walks with an experienced Naturalist.
An amazing experience.

First Nations
Create a native basket, from the tree to the finished basket.
Create a native drum from the hide to the finished drum.

• Native Drum Making
• Native Drumming
• Native Needle Basketry
• Native Weaving

Art
Learn Traditional Chinese brushstroke and painting.

Seasonal
Summer Solstice- Come celebrate the summer solstice.
Harvest Moon - Harvest and preserve organic herbs, fruit, and vegetables to enjoy at home through the winter.

Eco Weddings:
   Wedding dreams realized... experience your wedding under the forest    canopy at the river's edge.

Eco Honeymoons:
   Celebrate your new life together with the gifts of nature all around you.

Bed and Breadfast :
   Short stay, enhanced eco bed and breakfast package.

Custom Experiences:
   Design a perfect eco getaway package for yourself, your family,
   or for a small group.

Please contact us for pricing and availability.

 

 

We enthusiastically share the rich abundance of our small piece of the earth in a manner suited to the desires of each guest: some desire solitude while others enjoy time spent with us learning about the area in all its respects.

By limiting the number of guests to 6 we are able to accommodate your desires.

Reconnect with nature and simple living, nourish yourself, enjoy different experiences, rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit, simply relax and let the joy of nature enhance your life!

Explore At Kw'o:kw'e:hala eco vacation retreat:

 

Eco Retreat
in the news

Granville Magazine: Eco-Chic

Granville Magazine

“...a wood-fired hot tub and traditional Finnish sauna offer languorous moments with little environmental impact.”

“Low-impact luxuries. Ready to go green? Let self-indulgence be your guide.”
Summer '07

granvillemagazine.com

The Rough Guide to Canada

We are now listed in the The Rough Guide to Canada, "the definitive hand- book to this diverse country."

The Georgia Straight

“...tantalizing glimpses of the Coquihalla Canyon...”

“Mother Nature Prevails at Coquihalla Canyon”
August 2006

thestraight.com

Pilates Style Magazine

“..the area is so stunning it has been the setting for several wilderness movies”

“Escape to Eden”
July/August 2006

pilatesstyle.com

Organic Earth Magazine

“This exclusive eco resort is perfect for reconnecting with nature.”

“5 Best Eco Getaways in Canada”
Summer 2006

organicearthmag.com

COMING SOON

Shared Vision

Read about us in the upcoming April 2008 edition of Shared Vision Magazine.

Westcoast Native Cultural Experiences

Explore & Discover Packages:
FIRST NATIONS

Includes:

• Drum Making
• Native Drumming
• Needle Basketry
• Native Weaving

In addition to the full package, you can now add a Native cultural experience to any retreat package - A la carte.

Please contact us
for pricing and availability.

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Try a Wilderness BC Lodge with a difference. Experience a real Wilderness Eco Lodge here at Kw'o:kw'e:hala. An intimate, active, earthwise, fully-guided wilderness lodge and vacation experience... A cabin in the forest, sandy beach, swimming hole, organic garden, delicious cuisine... Placed next to the breathtaking Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park in Beautiful British Columbia... the Historic Kettle Valley Railway on one side, and the crystal green waters of the Coquihalla River on the other side... Bushwalking (gentle hiking) on historic trails, cycling the gentle Kettle Valley, yoga-on-the-beach... Learning, enrichment, simple living, local history, creative hands & minds, baking bread, chopping firewood, seasonal projects, learning to make Northwest Native art forms... Wood-fired cedar hot tub, authentic Finnish Sauna, cool clear waters of the Coquihalla River...The best part? You are one of only 6 guests to enjoy the experience...away from the masses... Reconnect...recharge...rejuvenate...recreate...rest...relax...at Kw'o:kw'e:hala.. A BC Holiday with a difference - An Eco Travel Vacation in the Beautiful Mountains of BC Wilderness Eco Lodge and Vacation
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