How We Got Here
The Beginning
Thomas and Margaret Emberwyn bought this chunk of wilderness with nothing but a beat-up truck and a whole lot of optimism. Everyone thought they were nuts leaving city jobs to build a lodge in the middle of nowhere. Turned out, "nowhere" was exactly where people wanted to be.
Growing Pains
Word got out. Suddenly we're hosting everyone from honeymooners to hardcore backcountry skiers. We added the west wing, nearly went broke doing it, but it was worth every sleepless night. The kids were teenagers by then, helping out between complaining about the lack of cell service.
Next Generation
The kids came back - Sarah from culinary school in Montreal, and Jake after guiding tours all over BC. They brought fresh ideas without losing what made this place special. Sarah turned our dining into something people actually plan trips around, and Jake... well, he knows these mountains better than anyone.
The Spa Addition
Turns out people love getting dirty on trails all day, then soaking their sore muscles in style. We partnered with local wellness practitioners and built a spa that actually fits the landscape instead of fighting it. Hot stone massages hit different when the stones are literally from our property.
Still Learning
We're still a family operation, just bigger. Thomas still fixes stuff (even when we tell him not to), Margaret runs the kitchen garden, and the third generation's starting to ask questions about taking over someday. Every season teaches us something new about this land and the people who come to experience it.
The Property & Beyond
We sit on 240 acres of pure wilderness, but that's just the beginning. The whole Coast Mountain range is basically our backyard.
On Property
- • 8 km of groomed trails
- • Private lake access
- • Wildlife observation areas
- • Organic garden plots
Nearby Access
- • Whistler: 15 min drive
- • Backcountry zones: Direct access
- • Alpine meadows: 3 km hike
- • Glacier views: 5 km trail
