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Stonehouse Vineyard is located in a wonderfully unique setting in the Agricultural Land Reserve in Oliver, British Columbia. Only 20 minutes from the US border, 30 minutes from Penticton airport, and 4 1/2 hours from Vancouver. Oliver is in the Sonora Desert, the northern most desert in North America. It's also known as the "Palm Desert of Canada"! We're also located only 45 minutes from Apex Mountain, renowned for consistantly great weather and impressive powder for skiers and snowboarders. The resort also offers easy access to exceptional cross-country and snowshoeing trails. Oliver's own Mt. Baldy Ski Resort, has daily bus departures 3 minutes from our property, at 7:30 am; returning at 4:35 pm, and boasts a new "Sugar Lump Quad Chair" opening in Feb. 2009.
We have newly planted certified organic wine grapes. There are organic apple, cherry, walnut & plum trees along with organic table grapes available for picking during season. You can easily walk next door to buy hot house tomatoes, cucumbers and red peppers from the neighbouring acreage. There's also an enormous newly planted vegetable garden that already has lettuce and strawberries for eating. We swear that plants grow overnight in this "Golden Mile". There are at least 20 wineries within a 4 - 20 minute drive from the property. Fairview Golf Club, rated 5th in the province, and Inkameep Canyon Desert Golf Course are under a 5 minute drive, with many more within 15 minutes.
The hills and landscapes in the surrounding areas are beautiful, with stunning views. In the evening, enjoy fantastic star gazing & shooting stars after a tasty BBQ on the deck. Play bocce (Italian lawn bowling), horseshoes, badminton or volleyball on the huge expanse of lawn. There is a 20' x 40' salt water pool to lounge beside with solar heat, so that we can heat from April right up until October. The 4 bedroom house was completely renovated over the last year, decorated with an eclectic mix of antiques and contemporary decor. There is a large sun deck, with loads of outdoor furniture, umbrellas and a barbecue. Hiking and biking all around, with just a 3 minute drive, or 15 minute walk to downtown Oliver. This is an ideal getaway retreat for 4 couples to relax and enjoy a wine or golf tour. Children with responsible adults are welcome. Available year round for minimum 3 night stays, with weekly only in July and August, but sometimes there are exceptions to the rules. |