Simply Delicious Lodge

Renata’s Simply Delicious Lodge is a bright and roomy, hand built 3 bedroom home with an open concept design and numerous windows to enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding Kootenay Rockies. Outside you’ll see fields of tall grasses and  wildflowers receding into the forest, and the sparkling waters of the Lower Arrow Lakes beckoning just a short walk away.

The Lodge features timbers sourced from the UBC Library and a recycled bridge from Castlegar, plasters made with local beach sand, locally sourced wood products and many recycled/reused items from all over British Columbia and Northern Washington.  Our electricity is derived from the sun, with solar panels and a battery bank providing us with all the power we need, and we use propane to power our instant hot water heater, refrigerator and stove.  If you are here in the cooler months you will enjoy our fabulous Meridian tiled wood stove, which heats the whole Lodge.

Here at Simply Delicious Lodge we strive to be ecologically responsible, and are proud to offer all of the amenities of city living, including telephone and wireless internet while being 100% off the Grid!

 Rooms

 

The Sunrise Room is an impressively large bedroom that is perfect for a couple! It features fabulous views with windows looking North into the fields and meadows surrounding the Lodge, and East out over the Arrow Lakes. Inside you will find a Queen size bed, a comfortable chair to relax in, and a place for your clothes.  The bathroom and shower with his & hers vanities is just outside your door.

 

The Sunset Room is adjacent to the Sunrise Room and is a smaller version of the other room.  It features views of the forest lands to the North and West into the fields and meadows surrounding the Lodge. Inside you will also find a Queen size bed, a place for your clothes and the shared bathroom with shower and his & hers vanities is also just outside your door.

 

 

Other areas in the Lodge include the living room, which is spacious and airy with very comfortable couches to relax into, a reading nook softened by stained glass in the window – a perfect place to relax and read a book, or step out onto our expansive covered decks to soak up the sun while taking in the views!

 

 

 

 

Meals

Your stay with us includes all of your meals, including a full breakfast. We prepare all meals using locally bought meats, fresh caught fish and seasonal vegetables from our garden (when possible). We take pride in serving delicious, satisfying meals that will not leave you wanting more!

Please advise us in advance of any dietary preferences or food allergies.

 

A complimentary glass of wine will be provided with dinner, and homemade Baileys will make your morning gourmet coffee sing! We feature fresh Sumatra coffee beans that have been roasted locally, right here in the Kootenays.

 

The room rates change with the seasons, the number of guests and the meal selections, but  transportation across the Arrow Lake, fantastic food and daily housekeeping are always included.

2013 Accommodation Dates and Rates

 

High Season – June 16 to Sept 14

Low Seasons – May 1 to June 15 and Sept 15 to Oct 31

Closed – Nov 1 to April 30 with exceptions for special events or private bookings

 

The Sunrise Room – 1 person: Low season $150, High season $200, 2 people: Low season $200, High season $250

The Sunset Room – 1 person: Low season $125, High season $175, 2 people: Low season $175, High season $225

Prices include all taxes, meals and transportation from Renata to and from the Anderson Point boat launch.

Shuttle service to and from the Castlegar Regional Airport can be arranged at your request, by car, or a scenic helicopter flight!  Contact Us for details…

 

–Back to TOP–

 

Retreats

Creative Inspirations

Whether it is in our beautiful gardens, on our deck, at the beach or working off an easel in our wildflower fields, you can enjoy a casual introduction to acrylic, water colors or collage with Shari, an artist of over 20 years.

Renata’s surroundings give a multitude of inspirational compositions, subject matter and natural beauty that will inspire the paint to fly off your brush!

Duration: 2 days, 2 nights

Cost: $500 per person, includes all meals and accommodation

Canvas board, easel, paints and brushes are provided

---

For The Love of Gardening

Come spend a weekend with Shari in her amazing gardens and learn about deer resistant plants, companion planting, natural insect repellents and design tactics.

Duration: 2 days, 2 nights

Cost: $400 per person, includes all meals and accommodation

---

Who Is Afraid of The Big Bad Wolf – An Introduction to Straw Bale Building – Coming Soon…

Are you afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? If you are building your house with straw bales, then you should be!! Come and learn the basic building techniques that you need to keep the Wolf at bay.

Topics covered include: Foundation types, roof styles, load bearing or infill systems, square or shaped, how to stack bales, how to cut bales, electrical and plumbing systems, plaster types, and how to plaster effectively and efficiently.

Workshop host: Ari Gore of Straw Bale International

Duration: 2 days, 1 night

Cost: $400 per person, includes all meals and accommodation

–Back to TOP–

 

Getaways

Couples Romance Weekend
Come have a romantic getaway with your sweetheart at Simply Delicious Lodge.

Includes:

Complete privacy with minimal host contact
Champagne upon arrival
Romantic Beach Bonfires*
Gourmet Meals
-Breakfast in Bed
-Picnic Basket for luncheon getaways
-Intimate evening dining experiences with a bottle of red or white wine
Lake access and Private Canoe (the water is warm in the summer months)
Local maps for self guided walks

---

Family Fun Weekend
Get happy with your family in a weekend of fun and games at Simply Delicious Lodge!

Includes:

1 day of beach fun for everyone
1 day of being “kid free” for the parents (optional)
All meals

Depending on the age and abilities of your children, they can participate in: Fun Art projects, a supervised day hike on our trails, a historical tour, wildlife excursions, more beach time and an evening bonfire* for everyone.

 

---

Adventure Weekend
For you active types, come to Simply Delicious and have a boating, fishing and hiking adventure!

Includes:

Boating & Hiking to the Renata Natural Arch**
Boating across the lake for cliff jumping**
Swim the Lake (warm water in the summer months)
Hiking the trails to Dog Falls
Canoeing
Fishing
Evening Bonfires*
All meals

---

Camping Weekend

If you prefer the great outdoors, come pitch your tent in the meadow near the Lodge.

Includes:

Campsite
Fresh drinking water
Area maps to local trails
Information on local history
Use of canoe and bicycles
Lake access (the water is warm in the summer months)
Great fishing
All meals

–Back to TOP–

* fire season dependant
** weather/lake dependant

Would you like to see more?
Come on a tour of The Lodge and our Gardens! Learn about Renata’s rich cultural heritage and fruit growing history!