Okanagan Real Estate Blog - Gillian Krol

What Does the Meyer Family Vineyards Offer?

Located on McLean Creek Road in Okanagan Falls, Meyer Family Vineyards tasting room is open daily from April to November and offers tasting by appointment from November through March.

Producing the finest burgundies, winemaker Chris Carson takes pride in each bottle of wine produced. Origin, slope, climate, and soil are reflected in each precious bottle. The standards of Meyer Family Vineyards are high and only excellence is accepted before you, the consumer, purchases your treasure.

Meyer Family Vineyard focuses on traditional French burgundy style. They focus on small case varietals with an emphasis on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Hand harvested and hand crafted they put great attention on detail. You are sure to enjoy Meyer Family wine right to…

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Restaurant Spotlight: The Bench Artisan Food Market

Who doesn't love comfort food? It's the stuff we turn to when we need a foodie hug. It turns our woes into wows, and it can singlehandedly turn a frown upside down. The Bench Artisan Food Market is the home of comfort food in South Okanagan.

The menu offers some amazing comfort food with a twist. Order up a light breakfast or indulge in some baked goods. Get lost in some food love for lunch.

A Grade Dining Experience

It's no secret; the Bench has the best staff in South Okanagan. Hardworking and energetic, their focus is on knowledgeable, customer oriented service. From the moment you walk through the front door, they will make you feel like family.

The Menu

The menu includes a daily selection of light and healthy breakfast options. Order…

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Do you know how to install Flooring?

Changing out the flooring and replacing it with something new can be exciting. Unfortunately, it can also be expensive if you pay for the flooring and then hire a professional to change out the flooring for you. Fortunately, if you know how to install flooring on your own – you can save yourself a lot of money. You could even turn it into a way to make some extra money if your family and friends see your floor and know you are the one who installed it.

What Steps Do You Need To Take?

First, you need to give the flooring a chance to get used to the room. It is recommended to set the material in the room for at least 2 days before you actually install it. Then, you can remove the current moulding and flooring. You should save the moulding so you can…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Bouchons Bistro

Located in Kelowna, British Columbia is the elegant Bouchons Bistro.  It is only a short stroll from the Delta Grand Hotel, making it perfect for residents and visitors alike.

Awards and Recognition

Bouchons Bistro was recognized as one of the top ten best new restaurants in Canada in 2004. In 2014 it was awarded with the Traveler’s Choice Reward by Trip Advisor. Also, in 2013, 2014, and 2015 the Bistro received the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator Magazine. With all of these accolades, you can be sure that you won’t be disappointed when you dine here.

The Menu

Bouchons Bistro serves French Regional comfort food.  Each week diners are offered “Our Chef’s Table” which includes such tantalizing items as Smoked Salmon with Baby Shrimp Salad,…

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Can you set up an Outdoor Movie Theatre for your Okanagan Home?

Are you feeling sentimental over the drive-in movie days of the past? You don’t have to just feel sentimental. Instead, you can bring back the good old drive-in experience by settling up an outdoor move theatre in your Okanagan Home.

There are several preparations needed to be done before you set up an outdoor movie theatre under the shining stars for all your neighbours, friends and families.  Here are some of the things you will need to consider.

Obtain Permission

Make sure that you have informed the neighbourhood about your exciting proposal and request for permission as they might be upset about the noise levels caused by the outdoor movie theatre. There is a trick in getting instant approvals from the neighbourhood, invite them. When they…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Okanagan Street Food

The Okanagan Street Food Restaurant is a catering establishment and market. It has been proclaimed by readers of EAT Magazine as the best addition to the Okanagan food and drink scene since 2011. The tastes, budget, and imagination will be accommodated with the mobile kitchen to service at least 250 guests or private groups up to 30 guests at the restaurant.

Customers have raved over the fantastic gourmet cuisine, with the perfect creations and presentation. Okanagan supports The Kelowna Women's Shelter with Soup Sisters Kelowna. It also supports the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation and KGH Cancer Centre through Judy's Girls Pink Party.

For any special event, you are invited to download the wide variety of menu options. Some of those…

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Top Halloween Events Found Near Okanagan

Halloween is a time to celebrate with the ghosts and goblins. Here are a few ways you can celebrate the holiday near Okanagan. By dressing up you will become more enthralled with the events that you will experience in any one of the following locations. So grab a mask and check them out.

Haunted Tales of Kamloops Past

You and the kids have got to visit the Haunted Tales of Kamloops Past on October 27th and 28th. A flashlight tour will be held by the Kamloops Museum & Archives at the Pleasant Street Cemetery. Stories will include echoes of the forgotten souls, historical spooky spots, and more stories of the scary burial grounds. Doesn't that sound spine-chilling? For more details, feel free to call 250-828-3576.

The Halloween Treat Trail

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Have you Discovered the Wild Goose Vineyards yet?

If you haven't been to the Wild Goose Vineyards yet you are truly missing out on a once in a lifetime experience. This is the place to go to steep yourself in premium British Columbia wine culture. If you are someone who considers yourself to be a wine fanatic, you are only cheating yourself by not checking this place out. Before you head over, however, take the time to learn a little more about how this vineyard came to be and what kind of history it has.

Where Did This Vineyard Acquire Its Name?

The founder Adolf Kruger bought land near Okanagan Falls in 1983. When he went back to his new property there was a huge flock of Canada geese feeding there. He decided right then to call his property Wild Goose Vineyards.

From the Beginning – A…

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Restaurant Spotlight: Raudz Regional Table

Raudz Regional Table is a dining establishment that has always been an open book when it comes to dining. In order to get a closer look at the inner workings of this place, all you have to do is look at the kitchen. The kitchen is in front of a clear glass. This is a place that believes in transparency. They want their customers to know exactly what it is they are getting when they come in for a meal.

Every single day, there is a group of talented cooks sitting behind this clear glass working hard to create hundreds of tasty dishes.

The Cooks Work Hard All Day

This is a place that takes great pride in having cooks who work hard for their customers. The cooks get to the kitchen early to begin prep and work hard cooking dish after dish all day…

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What will you Find at the Platinum Bench Estate Winery?

Are you looking for some fine wine? How about some Artisan bread? Maybe you want to sink your teeth into some local cheese? These are the highlights of what you are going to find if you were to head over to Platinum Bench Estate Winery and have a look around. Yes, it is a winery. However, it is so much more than that. After all, what would a good wine be without some cheese and bread to go with it?

Naturally, you might want to know more about the history of Platinum Bench Estate Winery before you head over for some wine and cheese. Fortunately, this spotlight can help you learn more about what Platinum Bench Estate Winery is and what it has to offer you as a potential customer.

Award Winning Wines

Platinum Bench Estate Winery is known for…

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