Don’t have a ski hill in your backyard? No problem! There are plenty of things to do when your yard gets a fresh layer of snow. Your neighborhood is probably rich with parks and nature areas, too, which can work if you don’t have your own yard. Coming up with some fun snow activities can keep the wintertime blues at bay. Build a Snowman If you have enough snow on the ground, this is an obvious go-to winter activity. Instead of a regular old snowman, add ears or a tail or a beak and build a snow animal of your...
Freshly fallen snow makes for a perfect photo backdrop to any Instagram or photo album contender. Kelowna boasts stunning parks and nature sites that stand out even when covered in frost. Here are some picture-perfect Kelowna photo spots for you to snap the perfect shot. Knox Mountain This is Kelowna’s largest natural area park, meaning that you can hike around and find the absolute best scenery to get the perfect shot. Search the hashtag #KnoxMountainKelowna on Instagram to get some ideas! Mission Hill Winery Open year-round, Mission Hill Winery offers a ton of great spaces for photo opportunities even in the...
Celebrate Christmas, New Years, or any other holiday or event in style at the La Casa Mirador Guest House located in West Kelowna, B.C. This is the perfect Canadian getaway for those who aren’t able to travel far from home this season. Your whole family will feel welcome in this quiet, luxury hotspot in the heart of British Columbia. The La Casa Mirador Guest House is a beautiful Spanish-style abode situated on a luscious West Kelowna hillside. Guests will love the spectacular view of Lake Okanagan. Plus, the guest house boasts plenty of space and can accommodate events of varying sizes. Celebrating the...
Premade meals are THE way to feed a group. But what recipes should you choose? Planning a large gathering for the holidays can be tough. You have to make a guest list, pick a suave venue, decorate, and oversee everything day-of. Arguably, the toughest part of hosting a large gathering is food. What are you going to feed everyone? Do you expect them to pitch-in, potluck style? What is your overall food budget? If you are looking to feed a crowd, consider pre-making most of your dishes beforehand and freezing them. This will save you so much hassle on the day of...
This group meal idea can feed a crowd, be it a wedding, holiday dinner, or private event. If you’re using the La Casa Guest House, you’ll know that the venue seats 120 dinner guests and sleeps 26 overnight guests. With all of those people milling about, wouldn’t it be nice to have something hearty and warm to serve them? We love crockpot recipes as a rule. They are so easy to make plus they require minimal effort to prepare. Crockpot pulled pork is not only delicious, but it is also very versatile. Pulled pork can be used in many different meals: sandwiches,...
Calling all yogis: we have the perfect venue for you to host intimate gatherings for group fitness retreats. Yoga retreats and other wellness groups can take advantage of both our indoor and outdoor spaces at La Casa Mirador Guest House. Yes, that’s right, we can host events, meetings, and retreats right here in West Kelowna, B.C. Yoga Retreat Season is Here It’s March and the weather is warming up. That means people are starting to think about weekend getaways, be it yoga retreats or other wellness comradery events. After all, New Year’s resolutions are in full swing and many would-be gym rats are...
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