Rejuvenate your Mind, Body and Soul on a Wellness Ranch Vacation
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Lowdown

  • Established

    1995

  • Owner

    Norm and Nan Dove

  • Tel

    1-800-253-8831

  • Open

    Mar-Nov

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $529 - $900
    Winter: $290 - $400

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $389 - $680

  • Minimum Stay

    Summer: 2 days
    Winter: 2 days

  • Maximum Guests

    30

  • Works with travel agents?

    Yes

  • Great For

    Romance, Action & adventure, Peace & quiet, Pampering, Solitude, Diverse scenery
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Located at the convergence of four distinct geographic locations, Echo Valley is your personal playground for experiencing nature, thrilling adventures, and real relaxation.

If you crave the connection to something meaningful, something real, you can find it here. From the deeply trenched gorges of the Fraser Canyon to the life-giving springs of the Marble Mountains, the spirit of this special place will leave you in awe.

Embark on a revitalizing escape and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural landscape, from mountains to rivers, canyons, and forests. Savour delectable cuisine crafted by our skilled chef using locally sourced ingredients. Relax in one of our two world-class spas.

Our guest services team is dedicated to tailoring your experience, helping you choose the ideal adventure and wellness programs to craft your ultimate wilderness retreat.

Good time to go

Our shoulder season is May, June, September, and October; our summer season is July and August. Our all-inclusive Signature Experience and our flexible Essential Experience are available during those two seasons.

Our winter season is from November to April, an ideal time for rest and relaxation and enjoying the peace and quiet of nature - inquire to find out more.

Children at the Ranch

Great for children aged 10 and over

The ranch is best suited for guests 10 years and older, and as such the minimum age for a stay in Echo Valley is 10 years old.

Environmental & Social Practices

Environment

Gold Certification with Sustainable Tourism 2030

Community

Grasslands Conservation Council of BC

Wilderness Tourism Association

Lowdown

  • Enjoy

    Gourmet, Ranch-style, Health oriented

  • Alcohol

    wine provided with dinner, available for purchase

  • Enjoy dining in

    nature settings, patio, dining room (casual attire)

  • You'll definitely love

    ranch-raised beef, farm fresh eggs, ranch garden, organic produce, locally grown produce, fresh daily bread, fresh daily desserts

  • Dietary restrictions catered for

    lactose intolerant, vegans, vegetarians, Gluten free, other

Farm Fresh Dining is experiencing a truly local and authentically Canadian menu. Prepared with a love for food, nature, and our culture of sustainability. We believe in the 100-Metre-Diet, using only the finest ingredients for what we cannot grow ourselves.

We are proud to raise our own cattle and grow our own produce in our ranch garden and greenhouse. We’ve restored the original root cellar of the Echo Valley homestead, where we keep produce over the winter and seeds from year to year. The ranch fruit trees supply delicious desserts like apple pie, and our berry patches are a favourite among guests and staff alike.

Our chef and his team have create an extraordinary dining experience. Flexible meal times, daily menu options, and private tables are a perfect complement to our new individualized all-inclusive package. Farm fresh cuisine, your way.

Lowdown

  • Address

    10635 Jesmond Road
    Jesmond
    British Columbia
    V0K 1K0
    Canada

  • Remote Location

    Yes

  • Elevation

    3,650 ft

  • Private Land

    10,000-20,000 acres

  • Public Land

    more than 50k acres

Nearest Town - Clinton, BC

Clinton, BC has a population of 500 (approx), and is situated 32 miles / 45 mins from the Ranch.

Facilities in Clinton, BC include: grocery store, church, school, post office, atm, gas station, museum.

For shopping Clinton, BC offers: small hometown necessity shops, boutique shops, western wear.

Rental car

Required

Nearest Airports

YKA Kamloops Airport, Kamloops

Distance

99 miles / 2 hours

Airlines

Horizon, Alaska, WestJet, Central Mountain Air, Pacific Coastal

Ranch shuttle

$240 one way for up to 4 people

YVR Vancouver Airport, Vancouver

Distance

250 miles / 4 hours

Airlines

Delta, United, Skywest, Allegiant, Horizon, Northwest, Alaska, United Express, Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines, AIr North, Central Mountain Air, Hawkair, Helijet Airways, United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Contiental, US Airways, Condor, Canadian North, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Korean Air, China Eastern, Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air New Zealand, China Southern, EVA Air, bmi, Air France, QUantas, Thai Airways, Air Berlin, SAS, Iberia, Air Transat, Jet Airways, Austrian Airlines, flythomascook charter, LOT, Aer Lingus, Air Pacific, TACA, Sunwing Airlines, TUIfly

Echo Valley Airport - CBJ4, Jesmond

Distance

0 miles

Private Air Travel

Nearest location(s)

Private paved airstrip on property, Clinton, Jesmond

Travel by

Helicopter, Airplane

Distance

0 miles

Lowdown

  • Type of Riding

    Western Riding

  • Riding opportunities for

    Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced

  • Most riders are

    Beginner

  • Max riders per ride

    2

  • Wranglers per ride

    1

  • Pace of ride

    Walk

  • Guest Horses

    15

  • Horse Types

    Quarterhorse, Appaloosas, Draft Cross, Paints, Tennessee Walkers

The Setting

Private Land (10,000-20,000 acres)

Public Land (more than 50k acres)

Our Riding

Riding Freedom

All rides are guided by the wranglers

Weight limit for riding

Up to 210 lbs

Riding considerations

no riding experience needed

Why our riding stands out

  • Our immersive Horse Harmony Experience will bring you closer to nature and to yourself.
  • The connection between horses and humans has long been the stuff of legends. In Echo Valley, we cherish that connection and want to share it with you.
  • We also invite you to visit our retired horses in their pasture.

Lowdown

  • Nightly Rates (per adult)*

    Summer: $529 - $900
    Winter: $290 - $400

  • Nightly Rates (per child)*

    $389 - $680

  • Minimum Stay

    2 days

  • Preferred Arrival Day

    Any day is fine

  • Preferred Departure Day

    Any day is fine
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Echo Valley Ranch and Spa can cater for up to 30 guests. See below for details and indicative rates.

Cabin | Ranch Accommodation

Rates (Per Person)*

$840 - $1,770
* Rates will vary based on Season and Accommodation selection. Please contact the ranch directly for Date Request, Availability and exact Rate quote/proposal

Minimum Stay

3 nights

Description

Please note that prices for Echo Valley Ranch & Spa are in Canadian Dollars (CAD)

Bathrooms

Private bathroom

Booking Policy

We require a 20% deposit to secure your reservation with the balance due 30 days prior to your arrival.

Included in your stay

meals, activities, lodging

Extras

Tax

6.65%

Gratuity

10%

Lowdown

  • Communications

    Wireless Internet/Wifi.

  • Business Services

    Conference center.

Onsite

Shopping

Gift shop

Outdoor Activities

mountain biking, Yoga, bird watching, hiking, archery, marksmanship, outdoor survival, canyon tours, meditation, ranch gardens, and forest bathing

Water based Activities

indoor pool

Spa

relaxation massage, deep tissue massage, couples massage, scrubs, manicures, facials, pedicures

Fishing & Wildlife

Fishing on offer

fly, stocked pond, equipment available, guided inclusive, unguided, instruction available

Additional Services

Corporate Retreats

For groups of 20-30.

Echo Valley Ranch is an ideal venue for retreats all year round, but especially during our winter season from November to April.

We are able to accommodate up to 30 participants; for smaller groups, we offer single-room accommodations at no additional cost.

The use of our 3,000 sqft. event venue is always included and features meeting collateral, a large retractable screen, a projector, and surround sound. Tables and chairs can be configured for large and small groups, accommodating either everyone in your retreat or smaller breakout groups.

Weddings

We can cater for groups of 20-30.

Some things are better small. Eloping to Echo Valley is one of those things – two people, sharing the happiest day of their lives with each other and only the closest family and friends.

Our Elopement Experience is a luxurious celebration against the spectacular backdrop of the Marble Mountains. Romantic, full of beauty, adventure, and wellness, just the way it’s supposed to be.

The happy couple and their lucky guests will have exclusive use of the ranch (for groups of 15 and more) to connect, relax, and celebrate – we’ll take care of the planning and all the details!

Highs

  • Warm and welcoming, with owners Norm and Nan choosing this as a lifestyle. The staff are highly dedicated and you feel right at home
  • Enjoy an iconic Canadian ranch experience, but with Asian elements and an award-winning Baan Thai and European-style spa
  • Plenty of things to do, try yoga, sauna, massage, hiking and riding, or why not take a spectacular drive? You can do all or nothing, taking in the peace and quiet
  • Guests comment that the spa treatments are the best they've ever experienced

Lows

  • There is no cell service, but this is perfect if you really want to wind down

Visitor Reviews

Dont just take our word for it, see what visitors like you say...

Our new family tradition

Echo Valley Ranch will now be our family's annual vacation spot! My boys loved the wide open space. They played fetch with the ranch dogs and rode the gentle horses. I loved having a chef! Every meal was lovingly prepared. We stayed in a lovely log home with a four poster bed, fine linens and a deep soaker tub. There were two queen size beds in our home and a fun loft for the boys upstairs. Very good coffee was always available in the lounge very early in the morning with jars of freshly baked cookies. There is so much for families to do at Echo Valley Ranch. Fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking, spa treatments, yoga, bike riding, climbing on tractors and trees. The drive up to the ranch was something else. Don't be put off by the length of the drive. It is breathtaking and certainly a special part of the trip. I left Echo Valley Ranch a different person. We will most certainly be back every year.

5 stars

You can find more reviews for Echo Valley Ranch and Spa on TripAdvisor