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Reunions with family and friends REUNIONS/KIDS WEEKS

Nestled in the heart of British Columbia's spectacular Cariboo region, nature has created a distinct and perfect setting for one of the world's premier ranches. Lying amidst four distinct geographic areas called biomes, the surrounding landscape includes magnificent mountains, boreal forests, pristine lakes, winding rivers and steeply carved canyons. Whether you are eight or eighty years of age, family times in and around the ranch are for everyone to enjoy, and will create some memorable moments to cherish for years to come.

Book the entire ranch for larger gatherings (30-40 guests), and enjoy the entire place for yourselves, or opt for one of the lodges where, depending on the size of your group, you can enjoy on an exclusive basis.


Reunions with family and friends

REUNION CELEBRATIONS

When hectic schedules, school activities and distances do their best to keep friends and families apart, taking the time to come together becomes a cherished celebration, especially if it's in an environment where all the preparation, stress, clean-up and organization has all been taken care of.

Because of Echo Valley's unique location, layout and diversity of leisure activities, the ranch is a treat for all generations. Youngsters can hike, ride, swim and mountain bike along numerous trails; parents can work out in the gym and then soothe their aches in the spa; and older generations can simply relax; enjoy birding and falcon demonstrations, learn various arts & crafts, and much more.

And when the day is done, each of the Echo Valley lodges has a range of accommodation alongside comfortable lounges where family groups can gather for fireside conversation.

This is where the magic of Echo Valley is shared the best. Where stories of the day become memories. And where the gift of family heritage becomes a living legacy.

Reunions are one of our specialties, and when you book the ranch, every minute of your stay can be tailored to your group's preferences with as much, or as little, activity as you choose.

And we're full of ideas:
  • share family recipes and incorporate them into cooking classes with Chef Kim Madsen
  • create a customized scavenger hunt in/around the ranch
  • stage a family Gymkhana
  • participate in innovative craft sessions such as a personal greeting card making and Thai food carving
  • Book the ranch, and we'll give you a Reunion Planning Tip Kit-an easy-to-reference booklet filled with tips for helping to make your gathering a fun-filled and meaningful time.

Weddings

With vistas that showcase some of British Columbia's scenery, Echo Valley is a mountain high celebration like none other. Whether you choose an outdoor wedding on the ranch's rolling lawns, a casual ceremony with western entertainment and a BBQ feast, or a formal occasion with an elegant sit-down dinner and a gourmet menu, Echo Valley can deliver. And because of its location and multi-cultural flair, you'll always be guaranteed a touch of the extraordinary. See our Weddings & Honeymoons brochure for information.

Especially for kids

At Echo Valley, you'll never hear a plaintiff "what can I do" because activities are both numerous and geared to specific age-groups. Every day, there are program sessions for Echo Valley's Little Wranglers (ages 5-9 years); Wranglers (ages 10-13 years), and Teens (13 years and over). Programs run in the morning, 9am to lunch at 12:30pm, in the afternoon between 2pm and 4pm, and then after dinner until 10pm. All activities are supervised and parents are welcome to join in the fun. That includes feeding the farm animals, collecting eggs and more. Kids Weeks are the last week of July and the first week of August. Please contact us for exact dates.

Here's how a family week might look:


Saturday
Afternoon
  • Welcome and ranch orientation
  • Meet the staff, the horses, dogs, turkeys and falcons
  • Evening
  • Movie Night
  • Sunday
    Morning
  • Paint a fish, create origami fish, fish lanterns, and other fishy art; riding lessons, and trail rides for those who have had a lesson
  • Afternoon
  • Lake fishing, swimming, creating ideas for a Talent Show
  • Evening
  • Games Night
  • Monday
    Morning
  • Learn to groom your own horse, ride in the arena, mountain biking
  • Afternoon
  • Discovery nature hike, riding lessons, and talent show rehearsal
  • Evening
  • Talent Show
  • Tuesday
    Morning
  • Groom a horse, trail rides, mountain biking
  • Afternoon
  • Scavenger hike, riding lessons, swim, Arts & Crafts
  • Evening
  • Campfire gathering, s'mores, games and story telling
  • Wednesday
    Morning
  • Learn roping, horseshoes-cowboy 'stuff'
  • Afternoon
  • Discovery hike, pan for gold, riding lessons
  • Evening
  • Movie Night
  • Thursday
    Morning
  • Riding, rodeo rehearsal, Arts & Crafts with a touch of Thai
  • Afternoon
  • Swimming pool games, trail rides
  • Evening
  • Thai Night
  • Friday
    Morning
  • Riding trails and in the arena, Arts & Crafts
  • Afternoon
  • Gymkhana rodeo
  • Evening
  • Campfire celebrations and sing-along

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