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Seasons Greetings
Friday, December 18th, 2009SEASONS GREETINGS FROM TOD MOUNTAIN RANCH
As I prepare for our guests coming to the ranch to spend the holidays, I thought I would let you take a sneak peak through the windows and preview what they can expect.
The tree was cut and brought to the lodge earlier this week, and we decorated it yesterday in readiness for the guests arriving this weekend. The smell of the spruce tree and fir boughs, cinnamon and spice greets you as you enter the guest lodge and the bright red of the poinsettias at their most beautiful create a magnificent centerpiece on our dining table.
However you’re spending the holidays, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope that 2010 brings you everything you wish for!
But before we leave 2009, don’t forget that there are only a few days left for you to take advantage of our early booking special. For all bookings received before midnight on 31st December, we are offering you our 2009 rates. This offer is available for all dates during our 2010 summer season.
And if you haven’t already made plans for your winter vacation, we still have availability on most dates for your Winter Wonderland Getaway with rates starting at $120 per cabin per night (max. 2 people per cabin).
Full details of these offers and more are available on our website at www.todmountainranch.com
Happy Holidays!
Early Booking Specials & Winter Deals
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009EARLY BOOKING OFFER FOR SUMMER RESERVATIONS
Book your 2010 summer vacation before 31st December 2009 and pay the 2009 rates. This represents savings of up to $150 per person, including taxes. Offer applies to all dates from 1st May – 31st October 2010. Reserve your cabin now!
Christmas Special 23rd – 28th December
$125 per person per night
Spend the festive holiday at the ranch and let us take care of the hard work. We take a traditional approach to the Christmas holidays. Our Christmas tree, which was grown here on the ranch, will be decorated with hundreds of twinkly lights and shiny baubles.
On Christmas Eve, after dinner, you can join the local ranchers at the annual carol service at our country church followed by mulled wine and mince pies back at the ranch. Dinner on Christmas Day will be a traditional Christmas feast with roast turkey, baked ham and all the trimmings.
During the day, relax and enjoy the comfort, calm and tranquility of the ranch. Go hiking, snowshoeing or cross country skiing on ungroomed trails around the ranch. Visit Sun Peaks Resort (just 15 minutes away) for downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiles, dog sledding and sleigh rides. You can even ski with Santa at Sun Peaks on 23rd and 24th December. Rate includes accommodation, all meals, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks & snacks throughout your stay
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Specials
February 12th – 28th 2010
$175 per person per night
Want to be in BC for the Olympics, but don’t have a ticket to see any of the events? Can’t get a room in Vancouver?? Want to ski the champagne powder but avoid the crowds on the coastal mountains??? Then why not stay at Tod Mountain Ranch and watch the events live on our big screen TV. In between watching your favourite events, you can take advantage of the ranch facilities or head to the slopes at Sun Peaks Ski resort, only 15 mins drive from the ranch. Our special rate of $175 per person per night includes cabin accommodation, all meals, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks and snacks and full use of the ranch facilities.
Winter Wonderland Getaways
1st December 2009 – 31st March 2010
$120 per cabin per night
Imagine a vista of snow covered meadows and mountains. You curled up in front of a roaring log fire, cup of hot chocolate, homebaked cookies and that paperback you’ve been meaning to read all year. Breath in that clean crisp air as you walk through the meadows, winter sun on your face. Sleep restfully in your handcrafted log bed in your cabin hidden amongst the trees. You know you deserve a break! Rate includes breakfast. Maximum of 2 people per cabin. Dinner, Bed & Breakfast rates also available.
For further details of these special offers, visit our website.
Don’t be disappointed – reserve your cabin today!
Fall Newsletter
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009Our fall season will soon be coming to an end and the horses will soon be turned out onto the pasture for the winter. They already have their thick winter coats, and given the recent cold snap we have experienced, this is a good thing.
Winter at Tod Mountain Ranch
But whilst the horses get the winter off, the ranch remains open for those guests who are visiting the area for snow sports. Our close proximity to Sun Peaks Resort makes us an ideal location for a winter getaway. The ski resort is only 15 minutes drive from the ranch on well maintained roads and here you can experience a wide variety of snow sports. Even closer to the ranch are the Cahilty snowmobile trails – just 5 minutes away.
Our ranch is a perfect location for groups. For groups of 8 or more, we offer you exclusive use of the ranch and facilities. For further information, check out our winter rates on the website.
Early Booking Specials 2010
We are already taking bookings for next summer and the rates for 2010 Spring/Summer have now been published on the website. We are offering all our guests the opportunity to take advantage of early booking savings. Simply book your 2010 summer vacation before 31st December 2009 and pay the 2009 rates. This represents savings of up to $150 per person, including taxes.
We have now published a Tod Mountain Ranch page on Facebook. Visit our page for stories and photographs that are not on our website. Read guests reviews, or post your own reviews. Ask questions or have discussions with other guests about their experiences on the ranch.
June 2009 Newsletter
Monday, June 22nd, 2009MEET OUR RESIDENT MOVIE STAR
Meet Jet! Jet (registered name Rally Racer) has just finished filming his part on the movie “Flicka 2” starring Clint Black, Tammin Sursok and Patrick Warburton. Jet stunt doubled for Flicka in some scenes that were filmed close by to our ranch. Even though he was playing the part of a mare, and had to have his white blaze blacked out, he didn’t seem to mind too much.The movie is due to be released next Spring.
Jet finds himself in good company as his mate Billy is also a media superstar. Billy enjoyed international supermodel status last year when he was the front cover pin-up on the BCGRA 2008 brochure.
Day Ride To Community Lake
During the spring we were busy clearing trails and getting the horses fit for work for the summer season. we have now cleared a new trail to Community Lake making a 30km round trip through the forest, with lunch by the lake.
Riding Lessons
For those of you new to horseback riding, or if you are looking to improve your technique, our Wrangler Cheryl is a certified riding instructor and will provide personal tuition in our riding arena. Riding lessons are available for all guests throughout the season at no additional cost.
We still have availability for most dates in July & August.
Click here to check availability and book your summer ranch vacation!
Early Booking Discounts/Meet The Team
Saturday, March 7th, 2009Take advantage of this special offer!
Book before 31st March and receive a 10% early booking discount off our usual rates. This offer is valid for all bookings received up to midnight on 31st March.
Space is limited and some dates are already full, so to make sure you get the dates you want at these special rates, book now!
Meet The Team
Scott Tipton – Head Wrangler
Scott was born and raised on a ranch in Southern Colorado and has been around horses all his life. He has been a working Horse Wrangler for over 25 years, working on ranches all over the West. An accomplished horse trainer and trail guide, Scott will be responsible for managing the barn operation including the training, safety and well being of our horses. He will match you with the perfect horse for your riding ability and will safely guide you on the trail. Scott will be joining us shortly to begin training and preparing the horses and trails ready for the start of the season.
Cheryl Smith – Wrangler
Originally from Quebec, Cheryl is fluent in both English and French. She has been around horses all her life and has worked with horses in Quebec and Saskatchewan. For the past several years Cheryl has guided trail rides at several guest ranches in BC and we’re delighted she’s joining us this year. A certified riding coach Cheryl will be available for riding instruction in our arena as well as leading the trail rides.
Mike Hibbert – Chef
Mike is a professional chef who completed his culinary training right here in BC. A BC local, Mike has lived and worked across the province and has explored many different styles of cooking. He is very familiar with local seasonal produce and is looking forward to including these to create culinary delights at every mealtime.
Both Cheryl & Mike will be joining us a few weeks before we open to make sure everything is ready for your arrival.
Take advantage of the Early Booking Discount and make your reservation today!
Call us on 1-250-578-8869 to check availability on your preferred dates or complete the on-line booking form and we will confirm your booking within 24 hours.
