Our guest books are full of the thoughts of guests that have visited with us from all over the world. Guest stay with us from;

North America: Canada and U.S.A.
Europe: England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Holland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Russia
Scandinavia: Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway
Asia: Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines
Middle East: Israel, Iran, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Egypt
Australasia: Australia, New Zealand

BC Guest Ranch Comments for 2002

• Thanks for a wonderful week!! The food was great, thanks Kim. The best part was looking for cows. We loved the cross country treks. Thanks to Travis, Tom + Clarissa for letting us do more than just a trail ride. The second best part were the Thai massage which made it easy to keep riding. You all truly made us feel welcome!
  Kevin & Carol Huffer, Reno NV, USA, October 2002

• A restful and rejuvinating few days. Healthy food, wonderful smiling staff and a beautiful location.
  Andre Dulce & Allissa Jan, WA, USA, October 2002

• *Had a great time! The food was excellent, the horse riding was a blast, and the staff is very accommodating and helpful - Tom
  *My fifth year in a row, and as usual everything was great! I cherish the friendships I've made with the staff and some of the guests I've come close with. The cattle drive was a blast, and I'm glad we got to take part of something that is now a rare event at Echo Valley. We hope everyone has a great year, and we'll see you all next year!!
  Catherine Maranca & Tom, CA, USA, October 2002

• I learned to: ride, fly fish, run hills (wow, lots of those) look at great landscape, eat, sleep, learn, relax and re-charge my battery! Sue and I can't say enough about this visit. To be pampered by everyone was amazing. I was shy about the entire adventure, but was always ready to try all the activities offered once it all started. Thanks much to all! This energized our lives and marriage.
  Joel Kulmatychi & Sue Devries, Toronto ON, Canada, October 2002

• Thank you so much! We had a fantastic time herding cows and having Thai Massage - Tom, Clarissa + Travis are great guides - Excellent food, Kim we'll be back!
  Kristi Larson & Bruce Firestone, Seattle WA, USA, October 2002

• Well, we had some difficulties finding this place, but it is sure a very warm nice place. We enjoyed the stay very much. Who knows, we might be able to come back again. Compliments to Norm and the entire staff!!!
  Helga & Marino Pradetto, Italy, October 2002

• Fishing... flying... 4x4... riding... roping... relaxing... logging... lazing... learning... swimming... snowshoes... singing... reading... writing... roaming... panning... pool... play... falcons... flyfishing... food... rafting... hiking... perhaps another day!! To everyone who made it possible.....an Irish hearty. Thank you, may our paths cross again.
  Enda Mulligan, Rep. of Ireland, October 2002

• Arrived stressed out, expecting a lot; but sadly we have to leave-completely relaxed with all our expectations exceeded. Thank to all for the Echo Valley Ranch "EXPERIENCE"!! Love to all - including the animals that kept us entertained for hours on end.
  Kern & Wendy Taylor, UK, October 2002

• Nan & Norm, What a great place you have here! We absolutely love it, and have had a superb few days. Big thanks to you and your team.......special mention to - Celindra for starting us on our yoga journey-you are a great teacher. Larry for your 4x4 commentary and the great walk through the beautiful countryside. Kim for accommodating our dietary needs so well. Mehraneh + her girls for massaging our aching bones with such strength + expertise. Tom + Clarissa for their patience with a real novice. Last but not least - wev'e enjoyed the company of an electric mix of guests. What a few days! What a holiday! We'll be back!! Thanks again (and again!) ps. Nice PJ's Norm!
  Janet & Chris Batson, England, October 2002

• Awesome! This was more than I expected.......especially the Thai massage. Your staff has been wonderful, the food great + the atmosphere outstanding. Vivian + I have hopes of bringing a group to your ranch next year. Thanks for a great five days. Ps, loved the opportunity to do the blood for your type diet!
  Sandy Temple, October 2002

• It was an adventure from begining to end - and seemed to get better as we went along. Thank you so much- in English and in Thai
  Ken & Jan Waldon, Vernon BC, Canada, October 2002

• The best holiday I have ever had. Thank you everyone.
  Nate & Barbara Peterson, Surrey BC, Canada, October 2002

• Norm + Nan, thanks for letting me be a part of your family. I've really enjoyed it.
  Ray Advani, London England, October 2002

• Well, I'm vert relaxed now! Thanks for the great vacation. Great company, great food, great activities, great weather.....what more could anyone ask for?! Seeyou very soon.
  Monica La Plain, Washington DC, USA, October 2002

• Hei, jeg har hatt et kjempe opphold her. Vert kjempe kult. Kammer sikker dilbabe igjen.
  John Erie Kaspersen, Norway, October 2002

• Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! Your staff was wonderful! We shall be back!
  Elaine Rein & George Reinzuch, Whiterock BC, Canada, October 2002

• Majical wonderful. More than I expected!!
  Larry Powell, October 2002

• An excellent experience we both enjoyed very much! Will remember forever!
  Keith & Tracey, England, October 2002

• The level of service and detail for the guest is incredible. This is a place to feel at home. Spa was a treat; I'll be here again and bring others with me. Thank you.
  Ind Miller, Ploma CA, USA, October 2002

• Deeply restful + beautiful I am so greatful for this place and the warmth + kindness of everyone. A delight! Thank you!! Liz
  Liz Davidson, CA, USA, October 2002

• We ar every impressed woth this wonderful place. We'll be back next year! Thank you very much.
  Bellimon & Lothas Vollmes, Bowron Lake BC, Canada, October 2002

• Well - our time was just too short; à a great reason to return. à we both really enjoyed the activities, the spa treatments were A-1, meals - fabulous (would have preferred the opportunity to request style of meat, i.e med well done etc.) Variety was just right. à This is a very special place, run by special people and we look forward to returning + seeing how everything has become bigger and better. Cheers + best wishes.
  David and Kathy Mick, Victoria BC, Canada, October 2002

• *Awe inspiring! Peacful, gentle, comforting, beautiful! We are so lucky to be able to have experienced life at Echo Valley. The scenery, the people, the wonderful food, all truly appreciated. Mehreaneh took so much care in making is comfortable and happy. Thank you and all the best in the future!
  *This has truly been one of life's memorable experiences. To everyone here, thank you. You have a great resort/ranch/spa/home. To Nan and Norm, you are a great couple who made us feel very welcome. To Mehraneh, I am happy to have met you! To the chef and spa ladies~thank you. Good luck and hopefully we'll see you again.
  Sandra Epplett, Jacqui Tyler & Susie Howe, Whistler BC, October 2002

• Overnight stay is surely not enough to appreciate what you can offer here. Someday, we will return to spend more time, maybe with our families, friends or clients. We will keep in touch with you and try to send our clients of ours to this beautiful paradise. Thank you
  Shinjit & Debora Akiyama, Port Moody BC, Canada, October 2002

• There is not one word that can truly describe how we feel about Echo Valley. We were here for 7 days and we feel like it was too short. Everyone here is wonderful. They treated us like family + that makes it even harder to leave. Norm + Nan you have found a place that is as close to heaven on earth as pssible. Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part for a short time. Thanks
  Rick & Cindy Solleps, Oregon OR, USA, October 2002

• This was truly the best vacation I've ever had. I wanted relaxation along with some fun and adventure. I got that, and so much more! Everything here is magical - from the scenery to the accommodations, the food and the people. Norm and Nan you have made me feel so comfortable and at home. Kim's food is truly amazing, and Mehaneh is so sweet and gracious, it has been such a pleasure to get to meet her. All the spa girls are wonderful and excellent at what they do. Geesh, I could go on forever! Please know that I can't thank you enough for the wonderful memories you've given me in such a short time. I'm definitely coming back.....and when I do, Elmo is coming home with me!!J Thank you
  Melody Linder, Merimack NH, USA, October 2002

• *The people, the place, the experience - truly one of the highpoints of my life + looking forward to our next visit. -Larry
  *We love you all! This was the best visit/vacation of my life!! -Celinda
  Larry & Celinda Miller, Columbus NM, USA, October 2002

• Nan & Norm, I didn't get to say goodby to you! You and your staff have made me feel so welcome. Enjoy your time off and I hope to see you again next year. Thank you for some wonderful memories! (Elmo's #1 fan!)
  J Melody Lindner, October 2002

• I had sooooooo much fun! Love'd the whole trip, love everyone here! I can't wait to come back! J
  Christine Wallace, Port Moody BC, Canada, October 2002

• We had a wonderful 50th birthday. We will be back, thank you so much!
  Alf Wall, Abbotsford BC, Canada, October 2002

• I'll be back - as always your are gracious hosts and all wonderful staff. Thank you for a lovely visit.
  Paula Disney, Beaverton OR, USA, October 2002

• Wonderful, wonderful place you have here. Paticularly the spa treatment, I did not know such pleasure exists. Thank you.
  Victor & Linda Chan, Seattle, WA, USA, September 2002

• The Food is too good. The air is too clean. The staff is too marvelous, the dogs have too much personality. The surroundings are too gorgeous, the owners make you feel too much welcome!! Too much we will miss all of you - we had a wonderful time and want to come back very soon.
  Mark + Cynthia Nelson, USA, September 2002

• Some of the most beautiful country we've ever seen. Beautiful open land that beats with your heart. Loved the horses, dogs and easy lifestyle. The spa is very special and the spa staff and treatments generously warm. Thank you to Mehraneh for her special hospitality. We had a peaceful time and lovely memories.
  Jenan La Roche + Glenn Bossow, CA, USA, September 2002

• This has been a truly wondeful vacation - the amount of rest, relaxation, pampering and stimulation. I never thought I'd enjoy horseback riding but here thanks to the wonderful hoses + staff- Their warmth, peasonal attention, and intimecy revived my spirits. The wonderful choice of activities enlightened me. Thank you, I most definetly plan to return.
  Teri Tricker, San Diego, CA, USA, September 2002

• This is a wondeful place to really have a good rest and enjoy the wonderful people here.
  Henry A. Dalessio, San Diego, CA, USA, September 2002

• Thank your fo rthe warm & friendly hospitality. I enjoyed my stay & had a very restful and relaxing time. Thank you.
  Mariel Shikawa, Burnaby, BC, Canada, September 2002

• Thank you so much for the wonderful adventure ~ riding, running & the spa. It's an honour to become part of your family & to experience to love of community.
  L.A. Bowling & Greg Stump, BC, Canada, September 2002

• *A refrain for an old standard comes to mind....."Love is better the second time around" It also holds true for our second visit to EV ranch. We look forward to our third trip. Thank you again.
  *We were homesick and returned to all we missed. The hard part is leaving again. I will again miss all of you - Norm, Nan, Debbie, Kim, Wanna, nuch, Chris - everyone. My turkeys, bunnies, Buck. Thank you all - we'll see you again. Mehrraueh, I will miss you so!
  Jean & Harvey Tilker, KY, USA, September 2002

• Thank you to everybody - for riding, hiking, massages and the warmth and hospitality. You made me feel like being "at home"
  Beat Melten, New York NY, USA, September 2002

• Thank you for an enjoyable stay. The spa treatments were amazing. The food + hospitality was excellent. Thank you again.
  Lisa & David Green, USA, September 2002

• A relaxing and enjoyable time, amazing scenery, wonderful hospiatlity and really rejuvinated from all the pampering of the spa treatments. Will be back, but will need the family cabin!
  Gayle Blagden & Marc Mercer, London, England, September 2002

• Thank you for the wonderful hosiptality, the amazing scenery + mountain air, the unforgettable thai massages, the scenic hiking, and the riding. See you again! I am already looking forward to my next visit! An overall wonderful vacation and experience. Thanks again!!
  Jodi Pllack, New York NY, USA, September 2002

• Memorable moments of our 2nd visit:

  1. Dicovering that there isn't a 7-11 nearby to buy beer
  2. Judi's screaming birthday cake
  3. We still don't know what happened at hypnosis
  4. It doesn't take much to get all the dogs to follow you
  5. The "fast forward" BBQ (weather is WEIRD here!)

  Thank you all for another wonderful visit - the fact that you let us back at all is a good thing J, please remember Jodi's birthday is 9/4!!!

  
  Love Time & Judi Time Chase & Judi Zalewski, NY, USA, September 2002

• Still my favorite view for a hot tub in all of Canada -
  Eric Lucas, WA, USA, September 2002

• Heaven on the range! Great food and wondeful staff, spectacular setting. Certainly enjoyed my stay.
  Gwen Cannon, Clemson SC, USA, September 2002

• Absolutely fabulous - the riding, the food, & he company. Will will definitely be back!!
  Kerry & Simon Bracewell, England, September 2002

• The best of everything - the horses, the massages, the Baah Thai, the walks/hikes, yoga, yummy food - WOW! It's all here - the peace + quiet + fun. We'll be visiting again soon - Thanks for making Echo Valley a place so we can visit and enjoy.
  JB & Ron Silerman, VA, USA, September 2002

• *Thank you always for your warm hospitality. I enjoyed more than 100% as usual, even thought this is my 6th time here. Will see you again next year, Michi *Thank you for giving me a wonderful holiday. I have never been to such an amazing place. I don't want to leave here. I will be back. Tomomi.
  Michi Mochizuki & Tomomi Nakano, Japan, September 2002

• This was our fourth visit and as usual the food, staff, vistas and accommodations were exceptional. We are looking forward to visit number 5 next year. I hope to see may of the guests we've met over the years. Best wishes to all of you for the coming year.
  Lars & May Carlson, MN, USA, September 2002

• Our first time and it won't be the last. Great activities, food, and fun. It's more like a family reunion then a resort. Thanks to Nan + Norm for having us to their home.
  Tom & Margre Nichols, IN, USA, September 2002

• EVR fed my heart + soul. What a wonderful experience! I will miss all of "my animals" and the friends I have made here. I'll be back next September.
  Laurie Torres, CA, USA, September 2002

• *What a great 4 day break. It's like paradise; nice location, fantastic food, friendlystaff and great guests. The ranch is a great place to unwind and relax away from the London smog+ smoke and work! Tried most of the activitiesas well as using the hot tub as many times as possible......great. I will be back again!
  *When we were driving to the ranch I thought "oh my God, where are we going?" However the journey was well worth it. The scenery is fantastic and we have had a great few days. Thanks!
  Atol Pater (Rug) & Georgina Searle, England, September 2002

• What a fabulous week! The perfect vacation in every way. Horse-back riding was such fun, and making such terrific friends in such a beautiful setting - what could be better! Friendly staff - good food - quite lovely! We will definetely return. Thank you Norm and Nan for sharing your paradise with us.
  Maret & Donna Maxwell, MS, USA, September 2002

• Best holiday ever! Now rested + gained needed weight. Learned some new skills + made many new friends. Got great help with my handicaps. The food was great and easy eat. Great variety of food and always colourful. I plan tocome back - soon. Love + prayers Bugsy
  Jeanette Andrews, North Vancouver BC, Canada, September 2002

• What a wonderful ranch and accommodating staff! Thank you so much for the many wonderful memories from the trail and the ranch. We are now very relaxed (from the deep tissue therapy) and ready to embark on the next leg of our adventure road trip to the Okanagan Valley. See you next time and best wishes! Happy Trails.
  Kathryn Scifres & Michael Woods, San Fran CA, USA, September 2002

• Been to a lot of places, but this is special. Nature has been kind to this area. Staff was consistantly lovely. Your chef has a pssion for his work. We feel priveleged to have experienced Echo Valley. Grazia a mille to all,
  Craig & Nancy Bellati, CA, USA, September 2002

• *Absolutely first class, look forward to returning. Joan
  *Extremely enjoyable, food and company excellent. Staff very good. Will be returning with my next guest from the UK. Hopefully I will return next year. Isabella
  Isabella Kilour & Joan Anderson, BC, Canada, September 2002

• Our second year - and we'll come again, it was just wonderful!
  Tim + Susan Davis, Seattle WA, USA, September 2002

• We had a wonderful time, Meraneh was a lovely hostess + Kim's cooking was amazing. We will always remember this tranquil setting which has left us feeling refreshed + energized. Our lives are forever changed as we were engaged this weekend. Thank you to all
  J David Proctes & Penny Thomas, Bellevue WA, USA, September 2002

• Our 3rd year + it was fabulous as always!
  Meredith Fare & Nik Joshi

• Short but sweet!! J Lovely setting. Immaculate kept grounds! I felt as cozy as "home" staff are superb. Thank you !! Ps. Do you hand pick the friendly guests? Awesome!!
  Mary Lou Santos, Victoria BC, Canada, September 2002

• What an amazing 3 nights!! Wonderful people, great riding, food + hot tub!! Thank you so much, we will be back!
  Lynelle Arsenault, Coquitlam BC, Canada, September 2002

• We had a wonderful time - hikes, riding, massage. A great atmosphere to enjoy new friends. Thank you all!
  Patricia Smith, West Vancouver BC, Canada, September 2002

• To Norm, Nan & Staff - Thank you very much, it was a short stay but very enjoyable. I will be going home to try to promote this in the UK. I willbe in contact with you soon. Thanks again.
  Ann Marie McGrory & Gerry Kioke, Scotland, September 2002

• Had a brilliant time, vert restful, excellent food. Thanks for a wonderful time. Regards, Sylma & Dick
  Sylma & Dick Hartley, England, September 2002

• Very relaxing time - beautiful scenery and horses. Great food, we will be back. Regards. Edward Wilde
  Edward and Louisa Wilde, England, September 2002

• Great wranglers, horses and accommodation. Pity about the lazy cook - no imagination or choice. Too much roast meat, and rice. Alan (We put all of our guest comments on our website without exception - including this one which is is the only complaint about our chef in the five years he has been with us)
  Alan + Karen Shaw, London, England, September 2002

• Enjoyed the week-was very relaxing. Beautiful country, wonderful people, excellent food. Enjoyed the spa, the horses, and the wonderful staff.
  Ps. Loved the falcon as well - there is truly a special relationship between man + land.
  Debbie O'Neill, Cumming GA, USA, September 2002

• Mehraneh was terrific! Nuch was perfect with the massage. The chef + his menu's could not be compared! Everyone here was friendly, helpful + made my trip + holiday the best ever! Thanks again + I hope the Black Stallion will be able to have a "pasture" + begin to feel better!
  J Gayle Keefer, GA, USA, September 2002

• It was a great week. The staff did a fabulous job! Everyone was very friendly, the spa was the best! I will be returning hopefully next year. Kate
  Kate Jewett, Portland OR, USA, September 2002

• From The "Ya Ya Sisters" It was everything we thought it would be and more! Very hard to leave this beautiful setting + wonderful people + new friends! We will be back! Love the "Ya Ya's"
  Nece Neyland, Jean McCabe, Janice Marsters & Cella Herbman, Seattle WA, USA, September 2002

• Thank you everyone for making our 2 weeks here at EVR a first class holiday. We have both had a great time and enjoyed all the activities here at the ranch, once again thanks everyone.
  Natasha Farid & Kevin Doyle, September 2002

• Had a great time and was made to feel like one of the family. Larry was a star!! Mehaneh is an angel! Tom and Clarissa were more patient than I deserved! I will not forget this place soon, or the people and I look forward to returning hopefully at Christmas. Take care all of you and enjoy + return to peace and quiet. James (Spur Rules!!!!!)
  James Loveydull, London England, September 2002

• We had a great time on our 2nd visit to EV. Again the riding was wondeful - The wranglers (Travis, Tom, Clarissa, Erin & Chris) made our week. Larry was an excellent fishing guide. Great fishing in Pear Lake. We highly recommend the Thai massage. We will see you again!
  Tom & Jennifer Kirages, Chicago IL, USA, September 2002

• What can I say? Lovely place to stay, and the staff make you feel very welcome. The honey-moon cabin was lovely. We shall definately return. We shall miss the dogs, especially Sparkyy + Jack. We don't want to leave!! Ps. Larry was excellent!!!
  Mr & Mrs Rice, England, September 2002

• Thanks so much for a fantastic 3 days, simply stunning! Excellent food, excellent company, excellent activities- needless to say we will be back!
  Alicia Reilley & Howard Ford, East Sussex, England, August 2002

• Where do I begin? The view, the people, the nature, the dogs? The experience was fantastic. The Spa was top rate. The food incredible. Next year though I will go marmot hunting with Brian.
  Tim & Robin Hallagan, Avon Ohio, USA, August 2002

• This was a great trip! I loved everything about it, the highlights were the riding on the trail and climbing Mount Bowman( through the sun, rain, hail and snow)but it just figures that I will learn the dogs name the day before we leave! We'll be back soon! Thank you so much for a relaxing vacation. Exercise never was this fun before. I feel like I've made some great friends and memories with my daughter.
  Emily & Janet Nelson, N. Kingstown RI, USA, August 2002

• We couldn't imagine a more fabulous place to start our lives together. The honeymoon cabin was perfect. Thank you for the wonderful memories. I'm sure we will return for one of our anniversary. The personalities of the staff made the Ranch even more special. We wish we could have stayed longer to get to know everyone a little better. Thanks again for a fantastic experience.
  Ryan & Heidi Kleckner, Grafton WI, USA, August 2002

• A peaceful, quiet (the only noise the neighing of horses & occasionally Norm in the plane). Wonderful place on earth. All of you are so inviting. Lovely, really. I was looking to get away and away I got! The food & humor cameraderie and sweet air will stay with me. As will the generous spirit of all. Thanks so much. I look forward to returning.
  Susan Owens, Sea Cliff, New York, USA, August 2002

• Beautiful setting, great hosts, marvellous staff, super dogs, what a fabulous 3 days!!
  Greg & Jacquie Slocombe, Prince Rupert BC, Canada, August 2002

• Wonderful experience - top notch facilities - warm and welcoming atmosphere. Wish I could stay MUCH LONGER. Thanks so much.
  Laurie Carter, Kelowna BC, Canada, August 2002

• Believe it or not I'm at a loss for words. I have had a wonderful and memorable week - one I will never forget! Besides memories, I am going home with blisters, cuts, scrapes, bruises all that added to my wonderful ranch experience. Mehraneh was always willing to do anything. Norm + Nan make sure Mehraneh doesn't take anyone else on a nice, relaxing mountain bike ride - just kidding, I am glad I did it, I did have fun. I will truly miss all the wonderful people I met. Nan - if I can't have sparky I will be waiting for a puppy. Thanks so much!
  Robin Miller, Montgomery Village MD, USA, August 2002

• Such a beautiful place and wonderful ~ a perfect place for a honeymoon stay…..We enjoyed & relaxed J every moment and hope to come back for a longer stay next time! Thank you!
  Leslie St. Lawrence & Hugh Bolton

• Everything was wonderful; the hikes, the riding, the walks, the massages, the food and especially the people. Norm & Nan make you feel like you're part of their extended family and Mehraneh (the super woman) can arrange anything you want or need. The motto here is "no problem". My week here passed by way too fast. Thanks so much.
  Phyllis Sosnick, Columbia MD, USA, August 2002

• You have built a lovely, magical world here at Echo Valley. In just 3 days we were transformed from over-stressed type "A" maniacs, to calm, relaxed cowboys. Everyone here has been so helpful + eager to please! Thanks so much
  Irwin Manou & Barbara Brumer, Toronto ON, Canada, August 2002

• *A week was not long enough. I hope we can come back many times to see the rites unseen and to be in the company of good people. Thank you, Mx.
  *It went so fast! We really loved the dogs, can we take one with us?! We will come back, if not this year then definetley next year. Thank you so much! Anna
  *A wondeful week! Wonderful food, entertaining company, good exercise ( might "lope" one day!) and fantastic de-stressing. I shall miss everyone, and many thanks to Mehraneh and all her team. Love Jane
  *I thought it was great I don't want to leave. Love Leah.
  Michael, Anna & Leah Grumber/Jane Malobre, London England, August 2002

• Thanks for your excellent hospitality and for creating such am excellent venue for meeting fascinating folk from around the world. A truly international experience. Beth Calvo; ps. I'll treasure my photograph, thanks Norm
  Beth Calvo, Seattle WA, USA, August 2002

• A flawless experience. There are a few of our favorite things: colorful sunsets, the view from our room; the wonderful food; Tennesee walking horses + our special lesson; the rides, the turkeys (I bet no one has mentioned them as a highlight but the kids loved them) and picking raspberries + meeting so many friendly people from all over the place and the friendly multi-talented staff and....running out of room! Thanks to all,
  Frieda Schade, Barry Faser & Alison Hannah, Vancouver BC, August 2002

• Thank you for the perfect honeymoon. Even though we didn't get the honeymoon cabin J An experience we will always remember. The staff was as friendly as we could have possibly hoped. The meals were a perfect mix of what we like. Excellent spa facility and technicians. We couldn't have asked for anything more. You even patched our blisters! Thanks Norm, Nan and everyone. Hope to see again.
  Andy & Arnell Caris, Germontown MD, USA, August 2002

• Fabulous 4 days, Intro to horses, Great dogs, Great chef + food, friendly staff + luxurious services. Sad to go home. Claude & Diane.
  Claude Demers, Toronto ON, Canada, August 2002

• You welcome me with the warmth and generosity. I leave here relaxed and with joyful memories. Everyday only gets better when I am at Echo Valley. Meanwhile I'll be searching for the perfect cookie. Take care until we see each other again.
  Paula Disney, Beaverton OR, USA, August 2002

• 3 days in heaven! You guys are wonderful! Thank you for making BC (if not the world) more beautiful and more fascinating. See you.
  Stephanie & Henry, Port Coquitlam BC, Canada, August 2002

• Well I have traveled around quite a bit & I can honestly say you topped list for warm, true genuine hospitality. Your ranch immediatley feels like home - without any of the annoying realities. The spa was fabulous and anyone reading this who has not tried the marathon Baan Thai package shouls stop now + book it immediatly. Thank you so very, very much. Love Nicolle
  Nicole Alper, New York NY, USA, August 2002

• Your ranch was exactly what we were looking for. Just enough activities, great food, a fabulous spa, wonderful people and of course all the dogs! Thanks so much! Jodie, Koby + Michael. If you ever need a dog sitter, Koby is the one!
  Jodie, Michael + Koby, Vancouver BC, Canada, August 2002

• Norm, Nan + all the staff: You have a piece of paradise here. We had a great time and were treated royally. The facilities are excellent and you exceeded our expectations. The spa exceeds the big name operations in Toronto! We will e-mail you our photo gallery. Good bye to all & best wishes. We look forward to returning.
  Richard & Sheila Ross, Toronto ON, Canada, August 2002

• Just wonderful! Thanks for good food, great hospitality and wild horses.
  Henry Posner & Hilary Gales, Chevy Chase MD, USA, August 2002

• We had a wonderful time! We met wonderful people and made many new friends.
  Thanks Dee Martin & Ana Reyes, Arlington VA, USA, August 2002

• Super atmosphere, massage, food, people, -- sorry we were only here for one evening..but the chopper ride was unbelievable!
  Andy Slocs, West Vancouver BC, Canada, August 2002

• What a perfect honeymoon! So many things to compliment: Our romantic cabin by the creek, such loving + playful dogs for entertainment, savory meats + tempting deserts, massages that truly pamper, scenery I can lost while viewing, guests we'd like to take home as friends, and most impressive - a staff that anticipates our every need and always makes us feel like welcome guests rather than customers. The entire experience was more then we imagined, the hike to Mt. Bowman was a definite highlight. Mareneh, Clarissa, Jillian, Larry, Celinda, Brian, Tom, Travis, Norm, Nan, Kim, Nun, Nita, Nucha - you all did a great job of making us feel comfortable no matter what new experience or activity we tried. We will recommend EV to anyone who wants a friendly, active and absolutly goregeous escape.
  Thank you, Stephanie & Brian Cipresse, San Jose CA, USA, August 2002

• Absolutly amazing, calm, relaxing. A perfect escape. So many things to do - I loved learning how to horse back ride for my first time! Everyone is so nice!! The whole atmosphere is really a "home away from home." The only thing I don't like is leaving L. So we will definitly be back! Thank you for everything! - ps. The Thai massage was phenominal!
  Nadine & Bonnie Rige, Coquitlam BC, Canada, August 2002

• *This place is perfect just as it is, so I'm not telling anyone about it! Just kidding, had a wonderful time, wth all the activities + massages. Ron
  *Had a great time, enjoyed my massages, horseback riding, hiking, all of it!! Thank you all for the great week. Ugh
  Ron Kaplan & Ugh Jappinen, New York/Toronto, August 2002

• We had a wonderful time! Thanks to Jillian and Travis for the riding tips, and a special thanks to Tom and Clarissa for taking us from"novice to almost expert" We made great friends - and this made our holidayvery rewarding.
  Sally, Joel, Stefan & Alyssa Weiss, Hollywood FL, USA, August 2002

• We had a wonderful time!! We all love the horses and the dogs! Thanks you Tom, Jillian, Clarissa, Travis + Aaron. We hope to see you at Thanksgiving! J ps. ~ we loved the spa!
  J Scott, Irene, Alexis and Morgan Stewart, West Vancouver BC, Canada, August 2002

• The best!
  Rich + Kay McTasney, Tullahoma TN, USA, August 2002

• The Thai massage, European facial, all day rides, incredibly creative + delicious meals, wonderful vistas, made my visit very enjoyable. Thank you Norm + Nan for a first class experience in a country I love. Everyone was attentive, kind, and supportive of whatever activity guests were involved in. What a wonderful group you have organized for experiences in the mountains. My thanks to all.
  Marcia Williams, USA, August 2002

• We really enjoyed everything and everyone. Great fun. Thanks
  John & Katie Southward, Tullahoma TN, USA, August 2002

• A very relaxing stay, with great food, and an excellet host and hostess. Thanks to all.
  Barry & Margare Warner, England, August 2002

• Unforgetable
  Alexandra & Tina Miller, Germany, August 2002

• Wonderful 3 days and nights. Thank you all very much. Chris & Ruth
  Ruth & Chris Masterman, BC, Canada, August 2002

• This is the most wonderful ranch & spa we have been too. The staff + owners are friendly + very helpful. The massages - outstanding & the food unforgetable. We shall return. Thank you for everything. Oh, the dogs + horses are wonderful as well.
  Don & Susan Eyford, Vancouver BC, Canada, August 2002

• *Wondeful 7 days - great food, and all the dogs one could wish for. Now I have to go searching all over Maryland for someone who can give a Thai massage! *Having not been on a horse for 25 years, I not only survived.......I enjoyed it! Wonderful week.
  Janice Bowed & Jack Pundy, Baltimore MD, USA, August 2002

• If you look up "amazing" + "unforgetable" in a thessauras you will only get a fraction of words that will describe Echo Valley Ranch. Thank you so much!
  Rebecca + Jerry Morganelli, Attleboro MA, USA, August 2002

• Fantastic vacation! We loved he variety of activities - especially the day rides. Great food!
  David & Betsy Reynolds, Milford CT, USA, August 2002

• Wonderful people, food, spa, horses, scenery! We loved it!
  Jon & Ann Zerin, Grass Valley CA, USA, August 2002

• *It doesn't get any better than this!! *Horseback rides, conquering, Mt. Bowman, spa treatments & excellent cuisine: the total pkg.!!
  Peter & Lori Vincenzo, Stafford Springs CT, USA, August 2002

• Had an absolutely wonderful time! My girls rode everyday and loved the all day ride! Loved your THAI massage - Neta has the perfect touch! Kevin was a new man after the Baan Thai experience! The food was wonderful + the people we met were sooo much fun! Erin will miss playing with the dogs. We will never forget our vaction here. Love, the Ruddy Family.
  Tara, Colleen + Erin Ruddy & Kevin Candy, Toms River NJ, USA, August 2002

• We had heard many, wonderful stories about Echo Valley Ranch from our children. Not only were all of our expectations met...They were all exceeded!! Nan, Norm and all the EVR staff are as caring and helpful and considerate as your best friends!! We have enjoyed an unforgetable experience that we surley intend to repeat.
  Love, Florence & Tony Demark, PA, USA, August 2002

• Thank you all at EVR for everything. We had an amazing time! The food was fabulous. The "family" here made us feel at home! We loved it and hope to come back soon.
  Jason & Leslie Barg, Vernon, BC, Canada, August 2002

• Beautiful horses, amazing countryside and relaxing atmosphere. Great food. I have had a very nice stay!!!
  Kate James, USA, August 2002

• Thanks for the fabulous time. As always Colleen + I have thouroughly enjoyed our visit to Echo Valley. Norm, Nan and the staff make us feel at home - making it harder to leave each time. We will be back!!
  Colleen + Tony Demark, PA, USA, August 2002

• Thank you for an amazing holiday. Everything was fantastic, everyone was lovely + the food was delicous!!
  Craig Mackenzie & Theresa Wiston, UK, August 2002

• Thank you for your warm and friendly hospitality. You make us feel a part of your family. You have a beautiful ranch. Our stay has been wonderful. We feel relaxed, as well as accomplished as we can go home and relay stories of Hiking, fly fishing, trail riding, line dancing, and more. The food was also awesome! Culinary artistry at its best. We'll be back and yes ..ok.. I'll try and complete that trail ride I opted out of. Thank you for three glorious days!
  Rois & Debra Rizzo, Burnaby BC, - July 2002

• Great time! Everyone had a wonderful time. The staff were over and above hospitable. Houle Electric Group appreciated the staff joining in. No TV, no telephone, e-mails, faxes, no newspaper made a stress free environment. Beautiful scenery and vista, delicious and tasty food will I am sure make us come back again. Thanks for every thing.
  Robert & Mary Lashin, Burnaby BC, - July 2002

• To describe your place as anything other than Wonderful! Would be an understatement, you and your staff made us feel so welcome. Looking forward to coming back in the future. Thank You.
  Lew Williams, Victoria BC, - July 2002

• Thank you for a wonderful reprise. The staff could not have been more pleasant or accommodating. The individual care was much appreciated. Echo Valley Ranch is a true find for our family. We will return in greater numbers! Again many thanks from all of us.
  Rod, Dekna, David, Ryon & Gavin Sword, Nanaimo BC, Port Pirie - South Australia, New York - NY , and , Los Angeles CA, USA, - July 2002

• A very peaceful end to our British Columbia honeymoon. The Spa services and massages were over the top!
  Matt & Margaret Gulley, Lynchburg - Virginia, USA, - July 2002

• We cannot tell you what a fabulous time was had by all our troops. The wranglers, Spa personnel, and Chef Kim were all fantastic. We have truly had a most memorable vacation. Come see us in Naples, we want to return the hospitality!
  Alex & Vickie Larscheid, Naples- FL, USA, - July 2002

• Many new experiences, roping, fly fishing, yoga, desserts at every meal! We enjoyed the whole experience, especially the riding and the scenery. The staff and the wranglers made our trip extra special! Come see us in Florida, you're all welcome!
  Christine Somoza & Marco Harrison, Naples Florida, USA, - July 2002

• Beautiful ranch, beautiful scenery, fantastic staff and top notch riding. I certainly felt that this was a holiday not to be forgotten & will treasure the memory of the friendships made and experiences shared. Thank you to everyone, especially Tom. Clarissa, Travis, Jillian and Erin ( and lets not forget Larry, Celinda, Brian and Chalissa!)
  XXX Sarah Horgan, Rickmanswoak, UK , - July 2002

• Absolutely wonderful vacation, scenery was awesome. Horses were great, thanks to Clarissa and Tom and all the wranglers for some great riding.
  Judith Hawley, Bethesda MD, USA, - July 2002

• We loved the honeymoon suite! Very secluded and romantic. The service was by far the best I've ever seen, Thank you for such memorable stay. Hope to visit again.
  Grant & Allison Graham, Locust Hill, Ontario, - July 2002

• Fabulous environment! Terrific service! Everyone made us feel so special. Thank you for a wonderful week spent in such a fabulous locale.
  Linda & Richard Warner, - July 2002

• We had a really great few days. Wonderful setting, you have gone out of you way to provide everything we needed. Many thanks to Clarissa for her patience with us on the trail rides. We feel ready for the range! Food was amazing and we loved the BBQ and entertainment. Thanks too for the yoga. I've decided to try and get back to classes!
  Liz & Terry Chisman, Derbyshire UK, - July 2002

• We have had a wonderful time. Tom, Clarissa, Erin, Travis and Jillian were great. We also had a wonderful experience in the massages - your therapists are great. The rides and scenery were fantastic, we had great opportunities and a lot of fun. Thanks.
  Susan & Hank Greenward, Preston WA, - July 2002

• The scenery and rides were wonderful. My son came up unsure he would enjoy the ranch but with all of the activities and great personalities you have helping, it's been a wonderful vacation.
  Terry & Joe Casey, Lake Oswego OR, USA, - July 2002

• It was a wonderful visit. We feel like part of the family. Thanks!
  Jim & Nancy Pierce, Smithville MO, USA, - July 2002

• Wonderful scenery and facilities topped only by the wonderful staff. Thank You!
  Del & Cate Pengelly, Victoria BC, - July 2002

• Loved the view, loved staff the best. Great activities, hope to see you again.
  Enyd & Elliot Sokolow, Sea Lakes FL, - July 2002

• This was the grand finale to a superb trip out west! The setting is spectacular, and the staff makes it all work. Thanks to Larry and Celinda for challenge, scenery, conversation and inner peace. Wanna , Nuch, Nun - for the best massages we have ever had! Kim - for beautiful breakfast, tantalizing lunches, and lovely dinners with awesome desserts! Clarissa & Jillian - for patience, expertise and fun riding experiences. Nan and Norm - for creating an environment where guests can relax, play, try new adventures, and make new friends. We hope to come back.
  Barbara & Bob Fierman, Waban Ma, USA, - July 2002

• Clarissa & tom made the cowboy's stay "perfect"! Spa staff made our experiences heavenly. Wildlife & scenery were spectacular. We are so grateful to have made many new friends (especially Nan and Norm) and we have every intension of returning. Mehraneh is the best hostess ever!
  Tom & Jenny Godby, Indianapolis IN, USA, - July 2002

• We had the most wonderful time. It was a beautiful, long, luxurious week!! The food was marvelous. Our accommodations were perfect. The Spa was a dream experience. Yoga was special. Walks were invigorating. Horses were ready and willing. The weather was unbelievable, even the bears showed up at the right time. I can't forget the dogs, they were our constant entertainment. We will miss them a lot. I think we could stay forever… but I remember something vaguely about children, house, pets???? Thank you Norm , Nan and staff!!
  Frank & Lisa Menditch, Potomac MD, USA, - July 2002

• Arrived tense and stressed. The careful, expert hands of Neta, Wanna, Nun and Mehraneh left us feeling so mellow and limber as a sleeping kitten. Everything was superb. The food! The room! The activities and the staff. I am telling all my friends and business colleagues about the ranch. I can't think of a better place to relax and feel pampered.
  David & Margaret Usherwood, Cocrane Alberta, - July 2002

• We had the most wonderful time. The country is beautiful and the people are even more beautiful. We go home with many rocking chair stories. Thank you all so much.
  Maryann & Dennis Haley, King of Drussia PA, USA, - July 2002

• Pleasant thoughts, deeds and memories silently held within. A charming place to visit and enjoy. Thanks to all for making our stay so memorable. Nan I'll let you know if I ever get my Japanese quarter horse.
  Ray & Judy Williams, Kirkland WA, - July 2002

• We've loved our honeymoon stay here, and only wish we could honeymoon here again! We'll be back as regular guests! With many thanks to Wanna, Nuch and Neta, Larry and Brian and everyone else for giving us a grand vacation.
  Emily & Bill Heye, Chicago IL, USA, - July 2002

• Thank you all so much for a wonderful vacation. I will be back again for more delicious food, good company, great adventures on horseback and walks. The staff is very accommodating and the Spa services were excellent.
  Stephanie Bordes, Bolder CO, USA, - July 2002

• Beautiful location and wonderful, friendly staff.
  Tory O'Connell, Sitka Alaska, USA, - July 2002

• This vacation with my son was tons of fun! We hiked and rode horses together and learned lots of new things about horses. Thank you for your hospitality. The women in the Spa were exceptionally skilled and pleasant. The food was delicious and the Chef very outgoing! It was a great stay.
  Jude Newman & Brian Whalen, Montpelier VT, USA, - July 2002

• Dear Nan, dear Norm, this stay was just perfect. We enjoyed everything- riding, hiking, Spa, especially that marvellous flight that showed us the beauty of the landscape. Thank you so much for everything, we surely will come back! We also appreciated very much the warm and friendly atmosphere of your house.
  Doris, Bernd & Christophe Scheubel, Germany, - July 2002

• I would like to thank you very much Nan , Norm and all the other staff for the most pleasant hospitality. Here in Echo Valley Ranch I have done tons of things which I have never done, which include horse back riding, fly fishing, gold panning, small plane ride (OH Norm, please don't let me hold the wheel again!) among others. This vacation has turned out to be the real eye opener for me in the sense that the stay on the Ranch has made me realize how precious Mother Nature is. To be honest I don't feel like going back to Tokyo. I thank you all again and I treasure our friendship forever. God bless you.
  (Masa) Masahiko Mochizuki, Tokyo, Japan, - July 2002

• Dear everyone at Echo Valley, thank you for a perfect week in a truly magical place! The riding was fantastic and thanks to Dexter trying to roll with me on him I will never forget it. Thank you Norm for the flight trip it was a lovely and unforgettable experience.
  Dave, Christine & Kim Bassett, Yorkshire UK, - July 2002

• A real country house party. Good horses good dogs and Falcons. Brian and the nude irrigator (his thong in the wash) Music by the Irritators (Kevin as the lead) Belly dancers et al… Historic!
  Alan & Allison Milla, Northern Ireland, - July 2002

• Dear Nan & Norm, thank you for such a wonderful trip, it was really fun and exciting. I will miss you a lot and I will also miss all the dogs, but I will miss Anna & Romeo more. I will see you next year!!! Bye! Wanna is the best hair stylist ever!
  Tiffany Nord, - July 2002

• Thank you for a wonderful 3 days (not enough) lovely setting, food, staff, Mehraneh loved your challenges, all the massages were excellent and so were the facilities- loved shadow- we will be back & bring our friends.
  Linda Herzog , Seattle WA, USA, - June 2002

• The 3 days were wonderful; a week stay should be mandatory. The Spa treatments were excellent and so was the food. I'll be back. P.S. I was here 3 days and I didn't have a cookie.
  Diane Henderson, Seattle WA, USA, - June 2002

• The people, horses, food, scenery is fantastic! Who could ask for a better honeymoon Paradise on Earth!!!! See you next year.
  Hazel & Jim Craik, Hants England , UK, - June 2002

• Even better the second time. Tom, Clarissa, Travis, Erin and Jillian thank you for the wonderful rides. Kim, thank you for the fantastic food. ( Serious diet when we get back home). This is an awesome place. We will be back again!
  Linda & Simon Richards, Hereford, UK, - June 2002

• The best "all round" few days we've ever spent! In a truly wonderful environment with such happy horses, dogs, cats and people. Thank you all so much !!!
  Tlie & Mike Dade, Sussex UK, - June 2002

• Really great, great food, and good fun. We had a great family get together. Thanks for making the week so special. Everyone was so kind thank you Mehraneh, Thank you Jillian for the snow horse. We'll come back again.
  Maya Grossman, Geri Marullo, Rob , Fred and Mary Ann Grossman, Hawaii , USA , - June 2002

• Spectacular! Trying to work out if we can move here!!!
  Niall & Amanda Riddell, Sue Patten, Warrington UK, - June 2002

• Fabulous! A great 40th birthday. The staff has been attentive and easy going and the view is without adequate description. The snow was a nice surprise!!! Thank you.
  Teri Ziegler & Debbie Basden, Atlanta GA, USA, - June 2002

• Non dimentt cheremo mai la bellezza di queste montagne e la tranquillitta di questo piccolo angolo di paradiso- You're a beautiful people ! Thank you very much!
  Patalocchi Alessandro, Chiappini Gingia, Camerino , Italy, - June 2002

• What a delightful get away! We will be back.
  Natalie & Jodi Simkin. Vancouver BC, - June 2002

• A very unique place and very sacred environment. Hopefully it will always be like this. I would like to thank all the staff for their kindness and patience towards me. I had a great time.
  Anthony Guerino, Sea Cliff NY, USA, - June 2002

• A beautiful place. We had a great relaxing holiday. Love the dogs. Thanks for everything.
  Jim & Kelly McCormack, Smithers BC, - June 2002

• Just one word summons it up, wonderful! Special thanks to Erin, Jillian and Travis for the fantastic riding and good fun. Thanks to everyone for making us so welcome, especially Mehraneh for being such a good hostess. Also not forgetting Kim for the gorgeous food.
  Anthony Oakley & Stephanie McGrath, Wales UK, - June 2002

• Thank you for making our all too short stay so special for us. In only 2 days we tasted everything EV has to offer and we leave rested, happy and wanting more! You have a serene and tranquil escape. Thank you for the wonderful experience of sharing it with you.
  Susan Maclean & Vic Johnston, Vancouver BC, - June 2002

• I've been to many very great spa's- i.e. Golden Door, Elizabeth Arden. Nun and Nuch were the best technicians I've ever experienced. Yalaporn could not have been more courteous and welcoming. She is perfect for the nervous first introductions. Meharaneh is the best personal relations person when the owners are not present. Kim, chef superb, was open and very into making us knowledgeable of our health. Unbelievable! Better than the internet showed; better than ever expected.
  Kathleen L. S. Turner, Fairfield CT, USA, - June 2002

• What an unbelievable experience! Better than I expected. It was a perfect balance between serenity and adventure. Without a doubt I will be returning with friends.
  Megan Streeter, Fairfield CT, USA, - June 2002

• What a piece of heaven we are floating! The riding, the massages, the food , the hiking, the hot tub, the belly dancing…. It just doesn't stop. You have created a beautiful place and space. The cultural diversity and harmony with nature is unique and very special. Thank you for some memorable moments.
  Signy & Doug Lawson, Markham Ontario, - June 2002

• The smiles haven't left our faces since we arrived. Your staff is so pleasant and so keen on making sure we are having a good time. The only disappointment we have is we are leaving 2 days too soon. Many thanks to Tom and Clarissa, they are wonderful horse folks; and to a great hostess Mehraneh. Thanks for the fun.
  Doug Hinton & Carol Clements, New Market Ontario, - June 2002

• You have taken 2 sedentary people and shown us paradise! We have loved all of the activities; hiking, horse back riding and the Thai massages. We did not think we had all of that in us but something happened in this special place. Thanks to Clarissa and Tom for sharing their love of horses, to Celinda and Larry for sharing their philosophy for living( and their mosquito balm), to Mehraneh for being the best hostess and finally to everyone else at Echo Valley who make it so special.
  Wenn & Lynn Smith, Chantilly Virginia, USA, - June 2002

• We can not even begin to say what an unbelievable time we have had, from the moment we arrived we were shown such kindness & we will most definitely be returning soon!! A special thanks to Clarissa and Tom, and the others at the stables (which is where we spent most of our time). The whole experience is one which neither of us will ever forget & we both look forward to our next stay with you. Thank you!!!
  Lisa Worthington & Mike Newlove, Berkshire, UK, - June 2002

• We have both had an absolutely wonderful time. Three days was far too short!! Starting from the trip up to the lookout lodge (which was just amazing!!) through to the BBQ on the Friday, everything has been just great. See you all next summer for a week!!
  Derek & Louise Gasper, Kent , UK , - June 2002

• Truly a BC treasure- from the scenery, the facilities, and the warm hospitality. We will be able to recreate our feelings in our thoughts.
  Gail & Jim Saffrey, Victoria BC, - June 2002

• We came by accident but have been so enchanted and delighted by everything. Thank you for the lovely accommodations and the food and all the activities. The ranch is one in a million!! We do very much have to return.
  Mary & Paul Wain, Keynes UK, - June 2002

• We second everything Lynn Smith said. A ranch stay is all about the staff- and the horses for those who ride. We had a wonderful experience and feel very well cared for. We especially enjoyed the international flavour.. As Norm said "a reflection of Canada", we're glad to be your geographic neighbors.
  Barbara& Sherman Robinson, Washington DC, USA, - June 2002

• This was truly an interestsing experience. The staff was wonderful, kind, friendly and non intrusive, choosing to do as much or as little as you felt the need. The real test is how happy an 18 year old can be on any vacation. Gage couldn't have been happier. Thank you so much.
  Ann Swanson, Gage & Harry Ecker, Vermont, USA, - June 2002

• A wonderful, relaxing , fun experience!! The Baan Thai Spa was the best Spa experience I've ever had - long, languid, very pampering and with very knowledgable staff. I was a little leary about horseback riding, but Mehraneh gave me a gentle prod, Clarissa helped refresh my beginners skill and the horse was perfect! Thank you.
  Margaret Cowan, Vancouver BC, - June 2002

• An incredibly lovely spot!! We will return!
  Gail & Tom Weddell, Vancouver BC, - June 2002

• What a wonderful way to begin our honeymoon! Peaceful surroundings, invigorating hikes and horse rides. Love the barbeque. The dogs added a wonderful touch. The environment is beautiful but it is the people that make this place special. Thanks to everyone.
  Susan Wood & Jay Silva, Chapel Hill, USA, - June 2002

• Thank you so much Norm and Nan. What a way to conclude our "Canadian Adventure". Please thank your wonderful and caring staff for us. We probably a few pounds heavier thanks to all the great and constant food! The Spa treatments, Yoga and Tai-Chi were especially relaxing. A very special thanks to "the bird man" Brian, his knowledge of nature and all his stories were definitely one of the many highlights of our stay. Thanks also to Celina for Adam's private Russian lesson- (by the way he accepted your application- Granny) Thanks to the wranglers and Larry for getting everyone safely off the mountain! Nan and Norm you are very gracious people and we will definitely tell our friends about this beautiful retreat. We will be back.
  Jim, Cindy& Adam Germinaro, Woodstock IL, USA, - June 2002

• This enchanted place has it all- the horses were great and as well dispositioned as the charming people who share this place with you. The Yoga may have changed parts of our lives. There was not one person here who brings anything but fabulous hospitality and joy. Thanks, even our fussy kids didn't get Kim down. Larry is an inspiration - hope we don't go home and kill ourselves! This is the most complete, perfect ranch we've seen. Beautifully done!
  Steve, Linda, Oury, Callie Yarbroughs, Austin Texas, USA, - June 2002

• I had a great time as usual. You guys treat me so well. It is always like coming home to see Nan & Norm, permanent staff, new staff and horses and dogs. Thank you again. I love you all.
  Michi Mochizuki, Tokyo, Japan, -May 2002

• First trip to Canada, even first trip overseas; first visit to BC; first ranch experience; first western style riding; first yoga class; first Thai massage. Thank you for turning all these "firsts" into a wonderful experience and making me feel so comfortable here every minute I entered your warm and quiet home-like lodge. I'll be missing all of you tomorrow; as I'll be thinking of the great time I spent at EVR. Your on going attention moved me deeply, indeed and I look forward to my next visit. See you quite soon then. Thanks for all; all the best, Emma.
  Emmanuelle Viennois, Poleyrieux, France , - May 2002

• Snowball fights with Norm and Nan in May tops it all!!!
  Elizabeth & Marcel Werther, Doorn , The Netherlands, - May 2002

• A wonderful balance of adventure and pampering. An incredible honeymoon despite the unexpected snow. Thanks to Nan, Norm and everyone who made this a beautiful honeymoon.
  Danielle & Terry Comez, NC , USA - May 2002

• Lovely people - views- everything! Would love to return with family anytime!
  Barbara King, IL USA - May 2002

• This was #5 and as always it is hard to say goodbye. I put on weight (as always) despite all the exercise I did, missed my free massage, but had a hell of a great time again. I'll be back again soon, you bet! Thanks for your hospitality and the SMS(single Malt Scotch), the yoga, the Tai Chi and the horseshit! Cheers!
  Frank Neunemann, Germany, -May 2002

• I'm at a rare loss for words, as none would adequately describe my experience here. What an amazing place! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
  Abbie Kozolchyk, NY, USA, - May 2002

• What can we say?! What a wonderful experience, wonderful people, wonderful hospitality- we have felt so at home with everyone. We want to come back for a reunion! You are all welcome to visit us in the South.
  Elizabeth & Carter Bennett, NC, USA - May 2002

• Norm, Nan and the entire staff has made me feel welcome and comfortable from the moment I arrived until the moment I departed. Around every corner was a special surprise; a massage, great food a number of belly-laughs most of all great company. This could become addictive. Thanks so much!
  Laura Holzinger, Encinitas, CA USA, - May 2002

• We love it here; the people are great, staff wonderful. We had so much fun, enjoyed every minute of our stay we will surely be back. Norm and Nan thank you so much.
  Danny & Christine Stuckless, Perkinsfield, Ontario, - May 2002

• A wonderful experience! We enjoyed the great food, the personnel to the activities, the wonderful horses, the accommodations , everything was superb and we do hope to be back in the future. Thank you very very much!
  Marita & Gary Anderson, Vancouver BC, -May 2002

• A pleasure to be here if only for a brief visit- next visit in the summer or fall as Mt. Bowman is waiting!
  Thanks Don & Bernice Willoughby, Vancouver BC, - May 2002

• What a great place! We really enjoyed our short stay! Thank you.
  Andy & Daniela Aufshnaiter, Blue River BC, - May 2002

• Thank you for making me part of your large family. When it stops raining I'll be back.
  Connie Adams, Abbotsford BC, - May 2002

• We had a wonderful time ! Thank you for accommodating us in such short notice. We will tell our friends and family about this fabulous get-away. Thank you for everything!
  Erica & Brian MacNeil, Toronto Ontario, - May 2002

• Listening to Indian drums, feeling a dogs heart beat. I don't want this moment to end. Thank you for horse rides and sunsets, new and wonderful people. They all live on with me in every day joyous memories.
  Julia Baker, Vancouver BC, - May 2002

• We've had a wonderful time! Thanks to Norm , Nan and the EV staff for their tremendous hospitality. Thanks too to Jack, Jane, Mutu, Burt, Sparky, Annie, Jenny, Tubby, Elmo and Sally.
  Lynn Stallings, Kim Loomis, GA USA, - May 2002

• This has been such a fabulous stay. Everyone is so friendly and helpful! Food is wonderful and all the accommodations are superb! WOW!
  Toni Golltied, La Jolla CA, USA , - May 2002

• We left one paradise and came to another! A magical place and we have truly enjoyed our stay. Thanks to Norm and Nan for being such generous hosts and to all the staff who made our stay so special. I have a feeling we will be back!
  Richard & Cally Ellis, Nassau Bahamas, - May 2002

• Thank you for a lovely, decadent week in your gem in the wilderness!
  Heidi Horst, Chicago IL, USA , - May 2002

• This is a magical place - the staff are friendly, fun and professional. The Chef creates incredible meals, the spa treatments are so relaxing. This is a wonderful place, I'll be back!
  Andrea & Russ Banning, Burnaby BC, - May 2002

• We had a great time. There was a friendly atmosphere and it was a great way to spend a birthday! The food was fabulous, Kim! The horses were wonderful and the rides were adventurous! The Spa was superb! Brian's touring was unquestionably great!
  Christine & Bob Hansen, Clodine Sartori, North Delta BC, - May 2002

• It seemed impossible but our second visit was even better than our first. We will see you again. This is not a 5 star place - it is a 6 star + !!!
  Sandra Skivsky , Peter Healey, Toronto Ontario, - May 2000

• Thank you! Thank you! For the hospitality and family atmosphere. Bob and I celebrate our 35 year wedding anniversary in the most glorious place on earth. When we thought we had the ultimate experience in the most beautiful scenery, we were amazed to discover the ultimate in dining cuisine, enjoyed our conversations with Kim, your chef. Then we again were amazed to see the excellent horse facilities and enjoyed the special lesson before our riding session. The ultimate in Thai massage, Nun was fabulous! Massages in Atlanta pales in comparison. I look forward to my yoga class, what a delight. Where can you find all of these highest quality staff in one place? We will be back, this time for a longer stay! I will tell everyone how great it is.
  Lee & Bob Silka, Canton GA , USA , - May 2002

• Brilliant ! Everyone made us feel so welcome. Seeing two bears and a beaver the day we arrived set the scene perfectly. Horses were marvellous and the views magnificent. Kim's food was great- I don't usually eat meat, but turned carnivorous for the week. The massages undid the knots put there by the riding- our first time Western style . In summary - Perfect!
  Peggy & Catriona Price, Somerset, England UK, - May 2002

• Good food. Good service. Wonderful location. Very friendly atmosphere. A most enjoyable visit. Thank you all.
  Godfrey-Nicola, Dorset, UK - April 2002

• Great coming back and seeing some familiar and new faces. We enjoyed the food again; the Spa is always a favorite, and the company always a joy. Thanks for the break. A little piece of heaven right here in BC, it is wonderful!
  Stephen & Donna Bennett, Langley BC - April 2002

• We found a wonderful Oasis!! Surrounded by beautiful mountains, and wonderful staff. It is hard to believe that such a place could be found here. Thank you for your hospitality, and we hope to see you soon!
  Stephen & Naomi Coyle, Vancouver BC, - April 2002

• A fabulous weekend. Fantastic retreat in a gorgeous setting. Peaceful! Friendly! Very good meals! Great Spa treatments! Enjoyable trail rides! An all around "fun" time. Thanks All!
  Ayako Archer, Diane Peel, Karen McNulty, Vancouver BC, - April 2002

• Gorgeous location, great people, very friendly staff. Spa service wonderful, food too good. Thanks so much!!!!
  Cheryl &Brian McEwen, Kamloops BC, - April 2002

• I have a wonderful time right here.
  Pranee Nanclhasri, Thailand, - April 2002

• Wonderful staff who took excellent care of us…Spa, horseback riding, food. Thanks for a great time!
  Gill Montgomery, Lisa Maloney, Kim Giesbrecht, Cheryl Cunningham, 100 Mile House BC, - April 2002

• Thank you very very much for a wonderful holiday, as short as it had to be. Your open hospitality was genuine and much appreciated. The time the wranglers spent with our daughter was very thoughtful and caring. Thanks once again, we'll be back.
  Sue & Chua Heming, Steve Kennedy, Langley BC, - April 2002

• A perfect place to relax. Wonderful food and excellent staff. Hope to come back soon.
  Romvlo & Ana Svero , Puerto Rico, - April 2002

• Excellent place to enjoy nature, food and great people!!! You have a paradise and we sure are going to be back… Thank you for having us. We will highly recommend it in Puerto Rico.
  Graciela Roig, Fèlix Villafonè, Humacao , Puerto Rico, - April 2002

• Great people… Great food… Great company…Beautiful horses… Beautiful rooms… Beautiful scenery! A truly perfect getaway!!! Thank you so much.
  Kai Bellows, Jamie Scarrow, Victoria BC, - April 2002

• What a wonderful experience; and I leave with a new hair do! This was an unexpected gift. I had no idea what to expect, but the whole holiday was too short, and surpassed all my dreams. Thank you so much… We will be back.
  Jane & Dale Douglas, Whistler BC, - April 2002

• We have met such wonderful people, thank you so much to you all. Heaven, we must come back. Superb food - have lost no weight and Kim please consider yourselves individually thanked, each and every one of you. The scenery and horses are all just beautiful; four days have gone by so quickly and is just not long enough. Spunky and Jack will always have a friend in the UK. Thank You!
  Duncan & Christine Jeffery, Norfolk, UK, - April 2002

• What a wonderful setting - so serene. We had a wonderful stay and felt right at home. Just a pity it was so short. Hope to return sometime soon. Thank you and your friendly staff.
  Charl & Louisa Kunzmann, North Vancouver BC, - April 2002

• The Echo in this valley surprises me every time… Once again I have found this to be a spiritual place and this time, when I was really quiet. I heard my own spirit echo back at me. I can tell you, this is really special- to me anyway. Thank you all, Norm, Nan, and wonderful staff for looking after us so very well and making this place as comfortable and familiar to be in as home! See you again!
  Aernout Overbeeke & Nicolette Dekker, Haarlem, Holland - January 2002

• It's my forth time and Roy's third time here. And each time offers its special delights…each time a wonderful breathing space from our hectic lives is here wanting for us at Echo Valley. Thanks to everyone for making Christmas & the New Year so memorable and for being such a great audience for Roy!!
  Roy Sheppard & Frankie Blagden, Bath, UK - January 2002