Ango Retreat, Salt Spring Island

Ango Retreat is an enchanting waterview haven: 20 gorgeous acres of sunny meadows, orchards, woods and gardens nestled privately at the end of an idyllic country lane.

‘Ango’ means ‘Peaceful Dwelling’, as both an action or state of being, as well as a place to be.

Here, birds and frogs sing, tall fir trees dance in the breeze, the water reflects ever-shifting light, bright dragonflies flash over the pond, the air is fresh and sweet. Here we breathe deeply, drink in beauty, and forget for a while the busy world beyond.

With fully self-contained guest suites and a variety of facilities for group activities, Ango offers an extraordinary setting for your vacation, class, workshop, personal retreat, ceremony or meeting.

And within this beautiful locale, the resident Ango team offer a range of healing and creative arts services, to further delight, restore, inspire and nurture you, body, mind and soul. (Full details on the About pages.) We’re especially excited that the fabulously talented pianist Don Conley is now in residence, ready to entertain or teach you in the lovely new separate music studio.

For a uniquely memorable experience we invite you to book Don for your very own program of musical magic, played on his magnificent Steinway concert grand piano!

Ango Retreat is wheelchair accessible, and environmentally friendly; we clean with ‘green’ and fragrance-free products, raise all our crops organically, and maintain diverse wildlife habitats.

No matter the season, or whether you visit for a few hours, days, or weeks, we know that the beauty of this land will touch you deeply, and you will leave feeling nourished and revitalized.

Ango Retreat
340 Lepage Rd.
Salt Spring, British Columbia, V8K 1N1

Phone: 250.537.0022

www.angoretreat.com    email: angoretreat@telus.net

The Villas at Vesuvius

Relax and take in the famous vistas and sunsets of Vesuvius from Salt Spring’s newest and most unique vacation accommodation, just a short stroll from store, restaurant and the island’s warmest swimming beach.

Set against a wooded hillside overlooking Vesuvius Bay, the Mediterranean style Villas contain 12 independently owned, tastefully furnished one and two-bedroom suites ranging in size from 900 to 1,300 square feet. The upper floor suites are accessed by elevator and covered breezeways.

All suites feature an open plan kitchen/dining and living area with fireplace, opening onto a large shaded porch or balcony. In addition each of the four terrace level suites has a private garden/patio area. Facing southwest, the balconies and terraces are bathed in sunlight from morning until sunset.

Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen, including full size fridge, range/oven, microwave, dishwasher and attractive table settings for dining indoors or out, as well as extra changes of linen and towels and its own washer and dryer.

anitataj@hotmail.com        www.tajmahalacres.com

Welcome to the Taj Mahal Acres, a beautiful accommodation on Denman Island that is a perfect place to relax, play and feast.

Come and relax in peaceful surroundings of the open living concept of the ‘Taj Mahal’. Your booking includes the entire 3 story studio building on 15 acres of forested footpaths and stunning ocean and mountain views. Perfect for reunions, group getaways and extended weekend escapes, that is steps from the beach. Spend your time in comfort, reading by the wood stove, bird watching, barbecuing local seafood and relaxing in the freshest air imaginable.

Wildlife at Taj Mahal Acres is ever present, with song birds flying about and deer grazing on the edges of the property. We are animal lovers and have made Taj Mahal Acres dog friendly.

Part of the charm of our accommodation is that it is on a small rural island. Denman village has some amenities, mostly arts and crafts with 2 food shops and a gas pump. Come prepared with what you need for your stay, but a tour of the 19 km long island is always recommended.

However you choose to spend your time while staying at Taj Mahal Acres, you’ll surely depart more peaceful than when you arrived.

End, or even start your day, with a hot soak in the unique claw tub with ocean & mountain views.

anitataj@hotmail.com        www.tajmahalacres.com

Poets Cove Resort & Spa – Accommodations
9801 Spalding Road
South Pender Island, British Columbia V0N 2M3 CANADA
Tel: 1-888-512-POET (7638) or 250-629-2100
Fax: 250-629-2105

Poets Cove offers a mix of pristine wilderness and elegant sophistication, with a total of 46 units – 22 rooms in our main Lodge, 15 Cottages, and 9 Villas (a total of 74 bedrooms).

Our Lodge is handsomely designed in the Arts and Crafts style, using simple, natural materials and paying close attention to every detail. Here you can stay in one of 22 beautifully presented rooms, each with a fireplace, balcony and stunning views of the ocean.

Or choose one of our intimate Cottages or Villas featuring the same exacting standards of comfort and craftsmanship as our main Lodge, and have two or three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, fireplaces, en-suite laundry, full kitchens, BBQs, and ocean-facing decks.

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a romantic weekend for two, a corporate retreat, or the perfect wedding, we will ensure that your stay here at Poets Cove is comfortable, luxurious and memorable.

Susurrus means a whispering sound or murmur, and Susurrus Spa offers six quiet, spacious treatment rooms in its 3,500 sq. ft. space. The interior is bathed in soft colours of sage and olive green. Outside there’s a sandstone steam cave beneath a waterfall, and an oceanview hot tub at the base of the waterfalls.

Our professional therapists provide a full range of spa services, including facials, body wraps, body exfoliations, manicures, pedicures, massages and beauty treatments – all in a soothing atmosphere of relaxation and indulgence.

At Susurrus, we love to utilize nature’s best in regards to spa treatments. Our hand made Eminence products from Hungary contain organic fruit, vegetable juices and plants. We offer seasonal treatments using ingredients that are in season.

Our locally made Susurrus Signature Oil blend contains lavender that is grown and harvested locally, and oils stemming from herbs that are therapeutic and nourishing.

www.galianoinn.com

Tel: 250.539.3388 Fax: 250.539.3338 Toll Free: 877.530.3939

134 Madrona Drive Box S24-C47 Galiano Island, British Columbia V0N 1P0

Experience the elegance of a Mediterranean-style oceanfront country inn, with the casual ambiance of a West Coast retreat. Galiano Island’s only oceanfront inn, you will enjoy beautiful ocean views from every room, and from the atrium style restaurant. Savour the fresh ocean air and the sound of the waves on the beach, experience incredible sunrises with the vista of snow-capped Mt. Baker as a backdrop to our gardens. Peaceful and serene, Galiano Inn has everything to make your stay luxurious, while you enjoy the abundance of nature that makes Galiano Island such a wonderful destination. And the Inn could not be more convenient for someone seeking a special getaway from city life: only 50 minutes by ferry from the Lower Mainland and with frequent service to Vancouver Island, the Inn is walking distance from the ferry and village shops.

Atrevida! The exciting new oceanfront restaurant on Galiano Island is an experience and destination in itself. Beautiful views of Active Pass with islands and mountains in the distance can be enjoyed from throughout the elegant atrium-style restaurant. And enjoy a selection from our wine cellar, built into the sandstone rock, as you relax around the open-hearth fireplace and experience some of the best cuisine the West Coast has to offer!

Galiano Inn is the only oceanfront 4 1/2* rated inn on Galiano Island. Our rooms are only part of the reason (the warm and friendly service you will experience is another!). All of our rooms are oceanfront, ocean view, with private balconies or decks. A touch of elegance is everywhere: wood-burning fireplaces, king or queen beds with down duvets, elegant furnishings and bathrooms that feature 24kt. gold fixtures with spa or soaker tubs. A complimentary breakfast is included in our oceanfront restaurant.

Email: info@galianoinn.com www.galianoinn.com Tel: 250.539.3388 Fax: 250.539.3338 Toll Free: 877.530.3939 134 Madrona Drive Box S24-C47 Galiano Island, British Columbia V0N 1P0

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Gas Fireplaces

Swings for two on the deck

Our Canada Select 3 star & 3.5 star ratings are your assurance of quality as

Continue reading The Inn on Pender Island

COMFORT AND TRANQUILITY IN THE GULF ISLANDS   The Inn is situated on 7 acres of wooded tranquility adjacent to Prior Centennial Provincial Park. Our unique mid-island location is quiet enough to attract the deer on the island, yet only minutes away from all the the amenities. An ideal setting for cyclists, hikers and motorists seeking a quiet retreat.

“Memories at the Inn”, our fully licensed restaurant, is a popular choice for tourists and islanders alike. Enjoy our large selection of affordable fine dining, appetizers, entrees, desserts, or for a change try our homemade pizza.

Cabins:      Romantic with private Hot Tub or waterview Max three people Gas Fireplaces Swings for two on the deck

	Our Canada Select 3 star & 3.5 star ratings are your assurance of quality as well as value at our reasonable rates.
LODGE	www.innonpender.com 1-800-550-0172 TEL:(250) 629-3353 FAX:(250) 629-3167 4709 Canal Road, Box 72 Pender Island, B.C. V0N 2M0	CABINS

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Sunshine Hills Bed and Breakfast, Pender Island, British Columbia

Sunshine Hills Bed and Breakfast has 2 rooms with their own entrance from a big balcony and have ocean glimpses. European breakfast & reasonable prices in quiet location 20 minutes from the ferry.

Sunshine Hills Bed and Breakfast, Pender Island, British Columbia

Sunshine Hills Bed and Breakfast - Living Room, Pender Island, British Columbia

Highlights:
Pricing per night from $85 to $95.
We are close to beaches and fishing, we are 15 minutes from the ferry.
We have a view through the trees at the Ocean and it’s quiet here.
The rooms have sliding doors to a big balcony with emergency stairs.
Private B&B entrance and own shared breakfast room.
Well-travelled hosts speak English, Dutch, German, French and Spanish.

Sunshine Hills Bed and Breakfast - Bedroom, Pender Island, British Columbia

Sunshine Hills Bed and Breakfast, Pender Island, British Columbia

4723 Captains Crescent, Pender Island, BC, V0N 2M2
Tel: (250) 629-6497
e-mail sunhills@shaw.ca www.sunshinehillsbb.com