The food was fantastic! We were treated like family! The spa treatments were the best I have ever had! My friend and I went to get in some snow shoeing and cross country skiing in but there was NO snow............so we just booked more spa treatments :) The staff kept us busy whether it was looking at the horses with Tanya, playing pool with Daryl, eating Jason's yummy wonderful meals or having the wonderful ladies give us spa treatments, this is a place that requires you to go back every year. Nan and Norm are warm and wonderful people. Oh and don't forget about all of the dogs, sorry I can't remember their names, except Anna.

We enjoyed a wonderful 4 days over New Years at Echo Valley . Norm and Nan are fabulous hosts and their staff are warm and personable .From the unique and spectacular setting to the lovely food ..............We woke up every morning to the sight of about 30 beautiful horses and there is no lack of things to do {even with no snow }Yoga, Sauna, hot tub, massage , hiking, riding or a spectacular drive . You can do it all or nothing but take in the peace and quiet .
We would recommend Echo Valley to anyone who wants a relaxing rural vacation .

After all the Christmas craziness, we couldn't think of a better way to ring in the New Year than to go back for another visit to Echo Valley. We made the drive up New Year's Eve and came prepared with chains to face winter driving conditions. We didn't need them at all as the road conditions were good, even after turning off the highway.

We were warmly greeted by owners Norm and Nan and shown to our beautiful room upstairs in the main lodge. We went for a long walk with the wonderful border collies and came back prepared for a fun gathering and to enjoy an amazing New Year's Eve dinner. As on our previous visits, we met many interesting and very nice guests and had a great time socializing with them. After dinner, we all went outside for a campfire and were entertained by Tania and her guitar.

We came back inside from the cold just before midnight and rang in the New Year with champagne, yummy snacks and a dance party with the ranch staff.

One of our favourite things about Echo Valley is how relaxed and welcoming it is. We didn't participate in all of the activities that we had enjoyed previously as we wanted to take it easy this time. A lot of the other guests were very busy as there are still many activities to enjoy at the ranch regardless of the weather outside. It was great to hear about the other guests' adventures at mealtime over a glass of wine and lots of laughs. In particular the spa treatments are a wonderful indulgence.

The morning after the New Year's Eve party, we were treated to a delicious brunch. After another delightful meal that evening, we all went to the conference room at the Baan Thai lodge for a slide show of the New Year's Party and a hilarious karaoke evening for those of us who dared. It was certainly an unforgettable start to the New Year.

Thank you to Norm, Nan and the amazing staff at Echo Valley Ranch and Spa. This is a very special place that we can't recommend highly enough. On each of our visits we have been treated like royalty and had such a great experience.

The setting is stunning, the hosts and staff are exceptional, the food and service are without compromise. Both times we have been there we were made to feel like family and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Well worth the commute which was a pleasant afternoon trip from the South Similkameen... Enjoy