WHY HOLD YOUR MEETING
WITHIN FOUR WALLS...
when a meeting outside of the box delivers this?
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Nestled in the heart of British Columbia's spectacular Cariboo region, nature has created a distinct and perfect setting for one of the world's premier corporate retreats and incentive travel destinations.
Lying amidst four distinct geographic areas called biomes, Echo Valley Ranch is surrounded by a landscape of magnificent mountains, boreal forests, pristine lakes, winding rivers and steeply carved canyons. Offering a terrific range of soft adventures and first class meeting space, Echo Valley also provides deluxe comfort, gourmet food and extraordinary spa
services. With North America's only authentic Baan Thai spa pavilion, the resort is an exotic fusion of western and eastern influences. Thinking outside of the box has never been so inspired.
Conference facilities
The Echo Valley Ranch & Spa Conference Centre is the only one of its kind in North America. Designed by Dr. Pinyo Suwankiri, architect to the Thai royal family, the unique space blends traditional Thai design and structure-Master Craftsman in Thailand carved many of the decorative pieces, with a distinct Canadian flair.
Offering sweeping valley vistas that will inspire creativity, focus, and out-of-the-box agendas, this self-contained centre provides 3,000 sq. ft of versatile meeting space with high-tech equipment and presentation materials.
These include:
- Satellite Wireless Internet
- State-of-the-art audio system
- Automated 9' x 13' projection screen
- Power point, overhead, and digital slide projectors
- Computer networking outlets
- Meeting collaterals such as flip charts, markers, white boards, note pads and more
- Quality furnishings for preferred conference set ups such as theatre style; boardroom or rounds
- Geo-thermal heating
- Air-conditioned
- Informal breakout areas are located in lodge lounges
Beyond four walls
While there are numerous activities in and around the ranch from self-guided hikes (for all levels) mountain biking and horseback riding to fly-fishing at nearby lakes and rivers, the landscape provides any number of additional options to create one-of-a-kind programs.
For example, your agenda could include a Photo Safari, or soft adventures such as white water rafting, panning for gold and traversing the canyon in a "Capture the Flag" team contest hike. City slickers can learn to rope cattle and barrel race while Corporate Scavenger Hunts take on an eco-twist. At Echo Valley, your imagination has no bounds.
Extraordinary spas
Echo Valley has two first class spas, The Baan Thai spa offers traditional Thai therapies, while the Cariboo Spa provides both Western and European treatments. Services for men and women are extensive, ranging from aromatherapy facials, reflexology and enzymatic mud wraps to hydrotherapy baths and cellulite treatments. Signature Thai treatments include Traditional Thai Massage, the Luk Pra Kob Herbal Rejuvenation Ritual, and a Thai Wellness Ritual with two therapists.
Exquisite food
Stays at Echo Valley are all inclusive, with award-winning Master Chef Kim Madsen creating three gourmet meals a day, themed and styled to your group's preferences. Western-styled BBQs around the fire, with Western entertainment is a favourite. The ranch has its own organic vegetable and herb garden; raises its own organic beef, and other farm products are available nearby. Meals are prepared in an open kitchen (cooking lessons are available). Any dietary requirement can be accommodated and the ranch is fully licensed to serve liquor. Thai night, which showcases beautifully prepared Thai food, carvings, traditional dancing and more, is an Echo Valley specialty.
Other services
- Exercise programs; personal trainer available
- Fitness room
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor hot tub
- Sauna
- Ruesri dat ton lessons (a traditional Thai exercise for the mind and body)
- Games room with pool table, darts, shuffle board, board games, and karaoke
- Falcon training
- Soft adventure activities such as horseback riding, hiking and fly-fishing
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