Friday, May 13, 2011

Sparkling Hills Resort - Predator Ridge

Just north of Kelowna, British Columbia - another 20 minutes north of the Grey Monk Estate Winery where we ate brunch, is a breathtakingly beautiful Resort.

The welcome sign

The closeup of the crystals within the sign

The Hotel was gorgeous.

The hotel from the top of the drive


There were sparkles all over. There were special box signs outside with gorgeous patterns of crystal sandwiched between two panes of glass.
Two plates of glass with all kinds of crystals that spell the name and are sprinkled in a design. There are no less than 6 of these lining the drive to light the way at night
unique lighting along drive
The entire entrance had three tiers of cascading crystals hanging from the ceiling.

Cascading crystal chandeliers

You could wander around to the lobby that looks out over the lake:



The Deck was beautiful, with an arch that could be in a Wedding.



The view was beyond words.



There were beautiful Lounging areas just inside the deck's doors, complete with a unique ring chandelier and fireplace.






Look at the banisters!




There was an interesting "coat" made of wood that you could open and stand in for a photo! Of course I did that!  It almost looks like a sarcophagus.



The Reception desk has a very unique picture set over the desk.  Gorgeous. 



I think we will make reservations for this coming month -  it just happens to sit on the top of the hill in the heart of the Predator Ridge Golf Course (the one that temporarily, during the Predators vs Canucks Hockey duel - was called Canucks Ridge )

Take a look at their "cold spa".... minus 110 Celsius - the only one in North America! (FYI - minus 40 is the same in Fahrenheit and Celsius)

You can see the Sparkling Hill Resort just at the top of the hill where the distant hill meets the ridge.
It was a great trip, and we are determined to return - my husband for the golf, myself for the spa!

The exit "goodbye"

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