May 12, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Clearwater, Accommodation
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You simply can’t miss the sign to this beautiful lodge. It’s big and colorful and clearly marks the entrance to the property. We were greeted by Bernward and Gisela on the front porch and warmly welcomed to their home where they have lived since immigrating to Canada from Germany in 1993. They came to Canada just the year before that for a vacation in the Terrace, B.C. area and the idea was born at that time to exchange their busy lives in Germany for the rustic outdoors of Canada. They fell in love with the property at Clearwater Lake at first sight and began renovating that same winter to turn it into the very special place that it is today.
Bernward and Gisela both take excellent care of their guests who come from around the world to enjoy the outdoor wilderness experiences that they offer. Bernward takes care of the guests and arrangements, but Gisela does all the cooking as it is her passion and as a Chef trained in Bonn, Germany you are in for a treat - several of them. Every dish is prepared with fresh ingredients purchased from local growers and the presentation is fabulous with taste treats such as bison (buffalo), pine mushrooms, schnitzel and homemade bread that you can’t quite stop yourself from gobbling up. There is also an endless supply of good wine, great company and a roaring fire in the hearth to keep you warm.
May 12, 2009 | Tips from Travellers >
Clearwater, Accommodation
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The views here are amazing. The Wilderness Ranch has several suites separate from the main house that guests can choose to take their ease. Nothing overly fancy but the view out over the valley and cattle range is outstanding. There is even a large balcony you can sit on and enjoy a hot cup of coffee, hot chocolate or a nice glass of wine. On a warm summer evening I can picture myself with a special someone chatting and letting the timelessness of the place wash over you. You can cook for yourself or go up to the main house and let them do the cooking, which consists of some great home cooked meals made from scratch and you can enjoy the company of the cattle hands who live on the property. A week here and I’d be the perfect little cattle girl - yee haa!