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Table of Contents

Message from the Publisher ................................................5

Brad Hill and Patti Acheson ...................................................6

Cedarwood Glen Estates ............................ 8

Spirits Reach ...............................................................................................13

Heron Point ...................................................................................................17

Kyla Brown Photography .....................................................20

Copper Point Resort ......................................................................22

Bighorn Meadows .............................................................................25

Resort at CastleRock.....................................................................29

Purcell Point ................................................................................................32

Advertising Index

Home Hardware .........................................................................................2

Wildstone ...............................................................................................................4

Cedarwood Glen ........................................................................................8

Whisper Creek ................................................................................................9

Fairmont Ridge ......................................................................................10

The Pinewood ...........................................................................................11

Spirits Reach ...............................................................................................12

Ashley Furniture ..................................................................................13

Bedroom Furniture Galleries ........................................14

Bella Vista .........................................................................................................15

Heron Point ...................................................................................................16

The Natural Home .............................................................................17

Emerald New Homes ....................................................................18

Coldwell Banker....................................................................................19

Te Papa Nui Antiques ..................................................................20


Sutherland's Decorating Centre ..............................21


Bighorn Meadows Resort ....................................................24

The Place Furniture.........................................................................26

True North Log Homes .............................................................27


Team Rice, Re/Max ...........................................................................29

Ferrier's Waterscapes ..................................................................30

Team Raven, Re/Max ....................................................................31

Rona ...........................................................34

Redeye Rentals .......................................................................................35

Dynasty Spas .............................................................................................36

Meridian Mortgage Solutions ....................................36

Sears ..........................................................................................................................37

Total Heating Systems...............................................................37

Scrubs Executive Housekeeping ............................38

Diamond Heating & Spas .....................................................38

Lakeview Meadows ........................................................................39

Purcell Point ................................................................................................40

Columbia Valley Homes is published annually

by The Columbia Valley Pioneer Newspaper.

Publisher ............................................ Elinor Florence

Graphic Design .............................. Zephyr Rawbon

Editorial .................................................. Sandra Kelly

Sales Associate ............................ Dave Sutherland

Project Manager ...................................... Sarah Turk

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of the publisher or staff of Columbia Valley Homes. It is agreed by any display advertiser requesting space that the

owner's responsibility, if any, for errors or omissions of any kind, is limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for

that portion of the space as occupied by the incorrect item and there shall be no liability in any event greater than

the amount paid for the advertisement.

Columbia Valley Homes is published annually

by The Columbia Valley Pioneer Newspaper.

Publisher ............................................ Elinor Florence

Graphic Design .............................. Zephyr Rawbon

Editorial, Photography ...................... Sandra Kelly

Sales Associate ............................ Dave Sutherland

Project Manager ...................................... Sarah Turk

Box 868, #8, 1008 - 8th Avenue, Invermere, BC V0A 1K0Phone (250) 341-6299 Toll Free 1-877-341-6299Fax (250) 341-6229 Email: [email protected]

This material, written or artistic, may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in any way without the written

consent of the publisher. The opinions and statements in articles, columns and advertising are not necessarily those

of the publisher or staff of Columbia Valley Homes. It is agreed by any display advertiser requesting space that the

owner's responsibility, if any, for errors or omissions of any kind, is limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for

that portion of the space as occupied by the incorrect item and there shall be no liability in any event greater than

the amount paid for the advertisement.

2008 – 20092008 – 2009

Table of Contents

Message from the Publisher ................................................5

Brad Hill and Patti Acheson ...................................................6

Cedarwood Glen Estates ............................ 8

Spirits Reach ...............................................................................................13

Heron Point ...................................................................................................17



Bighorn Meadows .............................................................................25


Purcell Point ................................................................................................32

Advertising Index

Home Hardware .........................................................................................2

Wildstone ...............................................................................................................4

Cedarwood Glen ........................................................................................8

Whisper Creek ................................................................................................9

Fairmont Ridge ......................................................................................10

The Pinewood ...........................................................................................11

Spirits Reach ...............................................................................................12

Ashley Furniture ..................................................................................13

Bedroom Furniture Galleries ........................................14

Bella Vista .........................................................................................................15

Heron Point ...................................................................................................16

The Natural Home .............................................................................17

Emerald New Homes ....................................................................18

Coldwell Banker....................................................................................19

Te Papa Nui Antiques ..................................................................20


Sutherland's Decorating Centre ..............................21


Bighorn Meadows Resort ....................................................24

The Place Furniture.........................................................................26

True North Log Homes .............................................................27


Team Rice, Re/Max ...........................................................................29

Ferrier's Waterscapes ..................................................................30

Team Raven, Re/Max ....................................................................31

Rona ...........................................................34

Redeye Rentals .......................................................................................35

Dynasty Spas .............................................................................................36

Meridian Mortgage Solutions ....................................36

Sears ..........................................................................................................................37

Total Heating Systems...............................................................37

Scrubs Executive Housekeeping ............................38

Diamond Heating & Spas .....................................................38

Lakeview Meadows ........................................................................39

Purcell Point ................................................................................................40

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Message from the PublisherMessage from the Publisher

T he Chinese have a saying: may you live in in-teresting times. Th ese are certainly interesting times in real estate.

Since 2006, markets across North America have taken a wild ride. Early in that infamous year, low inter-est rates turned a boom into a buying frenzy. Pre-owned homes sold within hours of being listed and wait times for new homes stretched from six months to a year. Prices soared, then leveled off in 2007, and have since dropped slightly.

Th e oddest trend during this hectic period was the relentless rise in prices even as interest rates doubled and demand weakened. Th e worst trend was the gradual downgrading of the term “aff ordable” to “attainable,” meaning housing that you’re lucky to get. Never mind being able to pay for it.

Industry representatives say that the boom is over and that the market will now return to normal. Frankly, “normal” will be a relief. Supply will catch up with demand and people looking for a builder will fi nd one who isn’t booked three years in advance. Builders and trades people will get some time off . Some of the fi rst-time buyers who dropped out of the panic market will

get another chance at home ownership. We’ll all get an attitude adjustment. Th e fact is that a normal real estate market in this country is a boom market in less fortunate parts of the world.

Th ere is certainly no slowdown here in the Columbia Valley. Since we launched Columbia Valley Homes in 2007, our landscape has transformed. New subdivisions are springing up everywhere. Luxurious new resorts are taking shape. Our towns and villages echo with the sounds of new home construction.

Th e commercial real estate market is strong, and residential demand is brisk enough to keep builders and realtors busy.

What does the future hold? No one knows, but from here it looks bright.

In this issue of Columbia Valley Homes we bring you up to date on some of the exciting new developments under way in the valley. We show you some gorgeous new showhomes and take you inside the extraordinary home of valley residents Brad Hill and Patti Acheson. If you’re planning to buy, build or renovate here, you’ll fi nd helpful information about how to get started. Read and enjoy.

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6 • 2008 – 2009 Columbia Valley Homes6 • 2008 – 2009 Columbia Valley Homes

A Home for LifeBrad Hill and Patti Acheson fi nd peace in the valley

A Home for Life

I n 1999, Brad Hill and Patti Acheson went looking for property in the Columbia Valley. Th e renowned nature photographer and his longtime partner already

knew and loved the terrain. It was just a matter of fi nding their special piece of it.

Th ey viewed plenty of prospects, but none said home. Finally a realtor suggested they look at 48 treed acres south of Fairmont Hot Springs. For Brad, a biologist with a gift for fi nding the art in nature, it was love at fi rst sight. “I had a ‘this is it’ moment the minute I stepped onto the property,” he recalls. Patti didn’t. “It was raw land with no road leading into it. I mean, c’mon, we had to hike in just to view it!”

Th e sheer beauty of the land won her over. Now the Calgarians needed a house, something simple that would serve their short-term needs and fi t into their long-term plan. “We were living in the valley about a third of the year, so it had to be more than a cabin,” says Brad. “Th e question was, ‘What do we build?’”

Th e answer was a 900-square-foot A-frame Trappeur log home. It had a galley kitchen, a lofted bedroom and just enough move-about room for its owners and their Por-tuguese water dogs, Jose and Diego. “It was a quick, easy house,” says Patti. “We thought it could eventually become our guesthouse.”

In time, though, adding onto the house made more sense than building a separate structure. With a little clear-ing, the existing site had yielded a lovely view of Columbia Lake. And the house had a warm, woodsy ambience that could be extended. Architect Shelley McAneeley collabo-rated on a fl oor plan, and Pinnacle Creek Homes agreed to build. Both were terrifi c, says Brad. “Shelley really lis-tened to us. And Aaron Cameron with Pinnacle Creek had some great design ideas.” Patti adds, “We had our own ideas, of course, but a lot of what you see here is Pinnacle Creek.”

Continued on Page 7

Pinnacle Creek Homes added more than 3,000 square feet to this gorgeous log home.

Pinnacle Creek Homes added more than 3,000 square feet to this gorgeous log home.


Continued from Page 6

What you see is a supremely comfortable home that even at 4,200 square feet manages to be cozy. Th e main fl oor of the original structure still serves as the great room, but with bigger windows overlooking the lake. Th e kitchen is bigger and defi nitely higher-tech. Th e loft is now Brad’s studio.

A corridor connects the original house to a new wing, with a spacious master suite on the main level and a guest suite behind a fi tness/theatre room on the lower, walkout level. Patti, who owns and operates Pilates Pursuits in Invermere, keeps a home offi ce there. On both levels the corri-dor doubles as an art gallery for Brad’s work and as a view deck overlooking a Zen garden with a water wall. Th ere is a covered porch with a fi replace, for socializing on summer nights.

Th e couple’s homey taste is every-where, in the black-stained maple cab-

inets and built-ins, the fi r beams and blonde maple fl oors, the lived-in fur-nishings and of course Brad’s riveting art. His photograph of a tree swallow captured last year on the property is the offi cial symbol of this year’s Wings Over the Rockies festival.

Patti and Brad share a deep com-mitment to the environment, and so of course the Bondu Log House (a patented method of building for du-rability and pest resistance) is super energy effi cient, with solar panels sup-plying plenty of power, a cistern for collecting rainwater and a host of oth-er high-tech but low-impact utilities. Wherever possible, they used recycled building materials, even for the coun-tertops.

Brad’s favorite feature of the house: Th e matching leather chairs with a peaceful view of the lake. Pat-ti’s: the boot room. “What can I say?” she jokes. “It’s a special room.” It’s a special house, truly a home for life.

Th e countertops in the Acheson-Hill kitchen are made of recycled materials.Th e countertops in the Acheson-Hill kitchen are made of recycled materials.

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I f you’re shopping for a new condo, you’ve no doubt got a checklist: location, design, quality, square foot-age, monthly fees, perhaps even the reputations of the

developer and builder. It’s all about getting good value for your investment.

Cedarwood Glen Estates in Invermere off ers fabulous value. Th e new 36-unit complex is nestled into its own woodsy glen in the Wilder area. It’s a quiet, treed neigh-borhood within strolling distance of shops, restaurants, schools, health care facilities, and Kinsmen Beach at Lake Windermere. For location, it doesn’t get better than this.

“We are off ering a great lifestyle to people who like to be in town and to walk everywhere,” says developer Dave Gulbe. “We’re close to everything, and yet this is a quiet area.”

Cedarwood Glen Estates comprises 18 converted apart-ments that sold briskly, eight new townhomes that are avail-able in 2008, and ten more that will be ready in 2009.

Continued on Page 9

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Invermere’s best-priced new home ownership opportunity!

Get more for your money, with beautifully finished three-bedroom homes starting at $359,900.

Each home features a thoughtful floor plan, designed for comfortable living. On the main floor entry, a den/bedroom/office and garage… on the second floor, a large kitchen with eating area, living room, bath and balcony… on the third floor, a master bedroom with full bath en-suite, laundry, and a second bedroom.

Cedarwood Glen is centrally located in the heart of the Columbia Valley. Imagine… just two blocks to downtown Invermere, and three blocks to the beach! Enjoy all the conveniences in a quiet and peaceful setting.

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With their acrylic stucco exteriors, asphalt shingles, ce-dar garage doors and cedar accents, the townhomes make a welcoming fi rst impression. Th ere are three interior co-lour schemes from which to choose.

Th e living space is generous: 1,600 to 1,900 square feet developed on three levels, with two bedrooms up and a den that could serve as a third bedroom. All the units have a heat pump for effi cient heating and cooling, and are roughed in for vac-

uum. All have a single-car garage and another off -street parking space. Th ere are ten guest parking spaces.

Th e monthly condo fee of $217 includes liability in-surance for the complex, individual home insurance, a reserve fund for future maintenance, snow removal and lawn care. It’s a low-maintenance lifestyle. Prices start at $359,900 for a standard interior unit and $369,900 for an end unit. But buyers can upgrade to their hearts’ delight,

says Dave. “We’ll do our best to ensure that people get the home they want."

Continued on Page 11

Cedarwood Glen's townhome prices start at $359,900.Cedarwood Glen's townhome prices start at $359,900.


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Th e 1,600-square-foot showhome is off ered for sale at $369,900. Beautifully decorated and furnished by Warwick Interiors, it is all warm taupe tones and trendy black ac-cents.

Th e mouldings and cabinets are solid pine with a nutty brown stain. Th e fl ooring is a mix of chocolate brown car-pet, ceramic tile and sheet vinyl.

In the living room, an electric fi replace provides cozy warmth beneath a wall-mounted television screen. Th e dine-in kitchen has under-counter lighting, a side-by-side refrigerator, an electric range, a dishwasher and a built-in microwave oven. A stacking washer/dryer is conveniently situated between the two upper bedrooms. Th e furniture in the showhome is negotiable.

As for those references, Dave and his wife Tiff any live on the Cedarwood site, just steps away from the community they’re creating. Th ere’s no better testimonial than that. And the builder, CXL Construction, is a local company. “CXL has a great reputation,” says Dave.

Cedarwood Glen Estates: Year-round or weekends only, it’s a great place to call home. For more information, call Dave or Tiff any Gulbe at (250) 341-1182. Or go to [email protected].

Taupe and cream shades warm up the interior.Taupe and cream shades warm up the interior.


Spirits ReachHarmony, health and a peaceful spiritHarmony, health and a peaceful spiritSpirits Reach

IIf you’re touring the Columbia Valley this year, be sure to stop at Spirits Reach on Columbia Lake. Even if you're not in the market for a stunning lakeside home, the two

showhomes in the new lifestyle community must be seen. When it is fi nished, Spirits Reach will comprise of 350

exquisite, energy-effi cient homes built in four phases, a recre-ation centre with a pool, a beach club, a greenhouse, a restau-rant and a bed-and-breakfast lodge. Th ere will be a network of nature trails and recreation programs.

Donna and Dave Rae, co-owners of Columere Park De-velopments, are the visionaries behind Spirits Reach. Enviro Custom Homes is their builder of choice.

Th ere are four fl oor plans from which to choose at Spirits Reach. Th e original showhome is the 1,613-square-foot Har-mony model. Opened in 2007, it now doubles as the sales offi ce. Th e new showhome is the 1,797-square-foot Spirit model, the most spacious of the plans.


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Knotty alder cabinets and granite counters make for a stunning kitchen in the Spirit showhome.Knotty alder cabinets and granite counters make for a stunning kitchen in the Spirit showhome.



Th e Spirit model has soaring vaulted ceilings, a generous great room, two bedrooms, a walk-in pantry/laundry room and a loft. Th ere are 670 square feet of optional living space at entry level, and a two-car garage.

Decorated by Erin Reid Design and furnished by Th e Natural Home, both homes say “top drawer” from top to bottom.

Solid maple fl ooring, knotty alder cabinets, solid cast door hardware, slate, granite and air-quality certifi ed carpet are just a few features of these exceptional homes.

“When it comes to fi nishing, we don’t use terms like upgraded,” says Donna Rae. “Excellence is our only stan-dard.”

Th at philosophy continues outside at Spirits Reach, with metal-clad windows, concrete siding, 40-year asphalt shingles and other low or no maintenance materials. For all, the Raes chose light colors that harmonize with their sur-roundings.

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Soaring ceilings let in plenty of natural light.Soaring ceilings let in plenty of natural light.



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Heron Point is situated at the southern tip of Main Street in Invermere, and has breathtaking views of Lake Windermere, Lake Dorothy, the Rocky

Mountains and the surrounding Windermere Valley. Th e luxurious condominium complex also enjoys close access to Invermere’s pretty downtown district. It’s a prime location.

Th e fi rst of the three buildings that will eventually com-prise Heron Point was completed in 2003. It contains 36 fi nely-appointed suites. Luxe Developments is now ready to proceed with construction of the fi nal two buildings. Each will have 24 suites, all with water or mountain views. Prime units in both buildings are now available to purchase.

Th e suites range in size from 699 to 1,229 square feet, with a choice of one or two bedrooms, or two bedrooms plus a den. Most have two full bathrooms. All have nine-foot ceilings, spacious bedrooms, dining and living rooms, in-suite laundry facilities and an electric fi replace.

Continued on Page 18Th e show suite at Heron Point has a clean, contemporary look.Th e show suite at Heron Point has a clean, contemporary look.



Th e standard appliance package includes a stainless steel fridge, electric range, over-the-range microwave oven, dish-washer, and a stacking washer/dryer.

Maple cabinets and granite countertops are also stan-dard, and the fl ooring is an attractive mix of engineered hardwood, quality carpet and porcelain tile. Every suite has a generous balcony with vinyl decking and aluminum and glass railings to keep those gorgeous views open. On hot summer afternoons, owners will appreciate the short stroll to Kinsmen Beach.

Th ere are two color schemes from which to choose, but there are no upgrades at Heron Point. “Our standard fi nishing package is already of excellent quality,” says Cara Ferguson, marketing manager at Luxe Developments. And Heron Point off ers whole ownership only. “You have full use of your suite whenever you want it, and for as long as you want it.”

Heron Point has ample underground parking and stor-age facilities, a heated swimming pool, a hot tub, an exercise room, and an outdoor barbecue patio—all the amenities you expect at a luxurious mountain retreat.


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Th e exterior fi nish unites stucco with metal roofi ng, Hardieplank siding and cul-tured stone, for great curb appeal and low maintenance. Did we mention the views? All the suites enjoy a water view, a mountain view, or both.

Th e grand opening of the newly fi nished and furnished show suite takes place May 17, 18 and 19, 2008. Th e suite will be open daily following the launch. For more infor-mation, call 250-342-2111, go to www.her-onpointinvermere.ca., or drop by the show suite at 701 – 14A Crescent.


Th e exterior fi nish unites stucco with metal roofi ng, Hardieplank siding and cul-tured stone, for great curb appeal and low maintenance. Did we mention the views? All the suites enjoy a water view, a mountain view, or both.

Th e grand opening of the newly fi nished and furnished show suite takes place May 17, 18 and 19, 2008. Th e suite will be open daily following the launch. For more infor-mation, call 250-342-2111, go to www.her-onpointinvermere.ca., or drop by the show suite at 701 – 14A Crescent.


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C oncentrating on several diff erent as-pects of photography, Kayla specialises in commercial and architectural work,

weddings, portraiture and creative pieces called “Honouring Life”.

Th ese unique pieces layer beautiful photos with inspiring text to create artwork that cel-ebrates people’s passion for life. Created from photos that she has shot or with a client’s existing pictures, the artwork brings new life to treasured memories and allows people to experience time travel in a single piece of art.

Kyla has been vacationing in Invermere with her family since she was fi ve years old.




She grew up in Winnipeg and then attended the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design in Vancouver, where she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Photography major in 2003.

It wasn’t until her third year at Emily Carr that Kyla started to combine her writing with her photographic imag-ery. After Kyla graduated, she started to explore digital pho-tography and ended up shooting architectural work across North America.

“Architectural photography is about capturing the es-sence of my subject in such a way that the picture itself is transparent," she says.

"I think that architectural photography is an art that requires immense attention to detail, focus and fi nesse. My photography is about framing spirit and conveying life. Th ere is just as much personality and unique expression in a building as there is in a person.”

After visiting her parents, who recently retired here, Kyla made a permanent move to Invermere last summer. She now runs Kyla Brown Photography out of her home.

Her pieces are currently for sale in Village Arts and the Pynelogs gift shop. Kyla is also creating a series of paintings on antique windows. All her work can be viewed on her website at www.kylabrown.com

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Kyla Brown uses strong architectural images in her photographs.Kyla Brown uses strong architectural images in her photographs.


Copper Point ResortLuxury’s new address

Copper Point ResortIf you’re a golfer who’s been to Invermere, you’ve most

certainly enjoyed a round or two at Copper Point Golf Club, the picture-perfect 18-hole course on the east side of Lake Windermere.

Now you can play and stay—at the luxurious new Cop-per Point Resort.

Th e four-storey, 107-condo resort is taking shape on six scenic, treed acres at the crossroads of Invermere and Highway 93.

It will be a fi rst-class resort, off ering both a recreational lifestyle and a secure investment to its owners. Whole or quarter-share ownership of suites is available, and sales are brisk.

“We are eighty percent sold, but we are fortunate to still be able to off er one, two and three-bedroom units in several diff erent views and price ranges,” says general man-ager Rose Marie Regitnig.

August 2008 is the targeted date for the resort’s grand opening. In the meantime, the Copper Point Golf Club is doubling in size with the opening of the brand new 18-

hole Ridge course. Th e Ridge and the original Copper Point course will share the existing clubhouse and will be connected by an underground tunnel below Highway 93. Copper Point opens in March. Th e Ridge is scheduled to open for the fi rst time in May 2008.

After 36 challenging holes, the resort will welcome you home. You’ll enjoy a generous living space complete with a private deck to enjoy the views and fresh mountain air.

Your suite will be equipped with such niceties as a fl at-panel television and a gourmet kitchen.

If you’re too tired to cook, you can opt for upscale din-ing in the resort’s gourmet restaurant, or casual eats at the patio, café or lounge.

Your décor will be a perfect blend of alpine warmth and urban sensibility, with granite, slate, marble, mosaics, solid woods, lush fabrics and natural stone fl oors and walls. Expect warm colors, fi ne fi nishes and thoughtful touches throughout.


Th is artist's rendition shows the fi nished version of the new Copper Point Resort.Th is artist's rendition shows the fi nished version of the new Copper Point Resort.



Indoor amenities will include a full-service spa, fi tness centre, squash court, pool and hot tub, steam room, own-ers’ lounge, elevators, banquet facili-ties, conference rooms and a day-care facility. Outdoors, you’ll enjoy walking and cross-country ski trails, swimming pools, a terrace and another hot tub. Th ere will be a sport court and skat-ing rink, a fi re pit and barbecue area, a children’s play area and a spray park. In short, no shortage of fun things to do.

You will have the option of keep-ing your suite purely for personal use or participating in a professionally man-aged rental program. And because the resort will be a partner in Th e Registry Collection, you’ll have access to a vast network of other luxurious vacation re-sorts around the world.

For more information, go to www.copperpointresort.com.

Finally, a luxury four-season real estate investment you and your family can enjoy,

just three hours from Calgary. Whole and 1/4 ownership opportunities available.

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At Copper Point the scorecard comes with extra sheets.

ALREADY 82% SOLD

Th is artist's rendition shows one of the fi nely-appointed suites at Copper Point Resort.Th is artist's rendition shows one of the fi nely-appointed suites at Copper Point Resort.

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Bighorn Meadows ResortAll the comforts of home

Bighorn Meadows Resort

A t a world-class resort you naturally expect certain things: fi ne accommodations, nice views, brisk service and plenty of fun things

to do. At Bighorn Meadows Resort in Radium Hot Springs these are merely the basics.

With its fi ve-star rating and beautiful setting on the Springs Golf Course, this nine-acre resort ranks among the best vacation retreats anywhere. Every suite is stun-ning and the amenities are fi rst-rate. As for those views, imagine evergreen forests and pristine lakes framed by ancient mountains. It’s not unusual to see deer strolling past your windows, and bald eagles soaring overhead.

“Our setting is spectacularly beautiful,” says sales representative Kathy Degenhardt. “And we have all the luxuries you could possibly want in a vacation retreat.”

When the resort is complete, about three years from now, it will comprise of ten condominium-style buildings. Only a few suites are still available in Phase 8. Sales are in eff ect for Phase 9, with occupancy in summer 2008.

Th e amenities complex (in Phase 10) will have spaces for exercise, meetings and banquets, and an indoor wa-

ter park with two pools, a hot tub and a 45-foot water slide.


Bighorn Meadows is spectacular even when there is snow on the greens.Bighorn Meadows is spectacular even when there is snow on the greens.


Th is beautiful condominium can be yours for part of the year, making ownership aff ordable.

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Th e Place at Invermere FurnitureTh e Place at Invermere Furniture

Th is beautiful condominium can be yours for part of the year, making ownership aff ordable.


Our Technology Gets Lost In the Woodwork!Some say that beauty is only skin deep,

but hidden in the walls of a True North Log Home is what sets us apart. Years of

relentless research has resulted in an exclusive patented joinery system, unsurpassed by any log home maker on earth. True North uses natural log shrinkage to its advantage, which ultimately makes the log assemblies tighter. As testimony to our product confi dence, we are the only log home manufacturer to offer a ”ZERO“ air infi ltration warranty for a full 25 years. This warranty comes with every True North factory-stained, log home. Imagine a maintenance free log home.

For further information or to order your plan book callDon McCormick at

1-877-427-5084Represented in the East Kootenays by Quest Advanced Log HomesKimberley, BC

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Some say that beauty is only skin deep, but hidden in the walls of a True North Log Home is what sets us apart. Years of

relentless research has resulted in an exclusive patented joinery system, unsurpassed by any log home maker on earth. True North uses natural log shrinkage to its advantage, which ultimately makes the log assemblies tighter. As testimony to our product confi dence, we are the only log home manufacturer to offer a ”ZERO“ air infi ltration warranty for a full 25 years. This warranty comes with every True North factory-stained, log home. Imagine a maintenance free log home.


Th ere are fi ve options for ownership: one-and-a-half-week fractional title, three-week fractional title, eighth-share title, quarter-share title and whole ownership (four quarter shares). Prices start at $29,800. Because all the suites are deeded and titled, you own your share while earning equity on your investment.

Bighorn Meadows Resort has a professionally managed rental pool to help you service your debt. And, the resort’s membership in Interval International gives you access to 2,500 other luxurious resorts worldwide.

Th e suites at Bighorn Meadows vary in size and layout, with a mix of nine-foot ceilings and dramatic vaults. One, two or three bedroom plans are available, as well as executive loft units. Th anks to interior designer April Trapp, the décor is warm and inviting, with fi r mouldings, high-quality cus-tom carpet and porcelain tile, maple cabinets, granite coun-tertops and black appliances. Th e ledgestone fi replace—with room above for a 42” television—will keep you warm and cozy. Every suite comes fully furnished and stocked with ne-cessities such as dishes and linens.

Th e showsuite is open seven days a week, year-round. For more information call 888-766-9637 toll-free, or 347-6907 locally. Or, go to www.bighornmeadows.ca.

Your family can spend special holidays around the dinner table at Bighorn Meadows.Your family can spend special holidays around the dinner table at Bighorn Meadows.

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Th e Resort at CastleRockGet in on the good life

Th e Resort at CastleRock

If you’re looking for luxury and a lock-and-leave life-style in a spectacularly beautiful setting, look no fur-ther than Th e Resort at CastleRock. Reign Developments, Voisin Homes and Ultimate

Properties International are combining their considerable expertise to build the posh resort in the upscale community of CastleRock Estates in southwest Invermere.

When it is complete, Th e Resort at CastleRock will comprise of four separate four-storey buildings featuring a total of 81 exquisitely fi nished resort-style condos and ad-ditional space for retail shops and a full-service restaurant.

Outside, the resort’s timber and natural stone design elements will blend with, and pay homage to, the Purcell Mountains that form its breathtaking backdrop. Inside, the fl oor plans will range from cozy one-bedroom layouts to spacious three-bedroom penthouses.

For the ultimate in luxury, every unit will be fully fur-nished and feature a completely outfi tted kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. For the ultimate in convenience, owners can arrive to fi nd their

fridges fully stocked and their tee times arranged by the on-site concierge service. Owners also will enjoy full use of a clubhouse with an outdoor pool and hot tub, a games room, a fi tness room, a barbecue grill area and meeting spaces. Th ere will be a sports court, elevator access and a variety of services and programs for children.

Th e fractional ownership program will give owners full access to their units for at least one week out of every month on a rotating basis, so that peak periods will be evenly dis-tributed. Whole ownership is available and owners can sell off individual quarters if and when they wish. Th e optional rental pool will help owners to minimize costs while main-taining a slice of the good life.

Construction of the fi rst building commences in May 2008, for possession in mid-2009. Suites in Phase II, which will include the clubhouse and swimming pool, have just been released for sale at temporary pre-construction pric-ing. Buyers in this phase will take possession in late 2009.



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“We have a great location and a fi rst-class prod-uct,” says sales executive Jason Lyon. “Th ere is a lot of interest in the resort, as demonstrated by how quickly our fi rst building sold out. Lifestyle purchasers as well as savvy investors recognize the exceptional rec-reational and investment value we are bringing to this beautiful area.”

For more information on Th e Resort at Cas-tleRock, call 1-888-678-9338, or visit our website at www.resortatcastlerock.com.

Th e view of Lake Windermere on the road to Th e Resort at CastleRock is unbeatable.Th e view of Lake Windermere on the road to Th e Resort at CastleRock is unbeatable.


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Situated in the heart of the town centre, Purcell Point is Invermere’s fi rst and last investment opportunity of its kind. No other condominium development

off ers such close proximity to the town’s boutiques and restaurants. Schools and health care services are nearby, foods and fi ne wines are mere steps away, and of course Invermere itself is at the centre of everything the Winder-mere Valley has to off er.

Purcell Point comprises of 68 premium quality town-homes in a cluster of eight buildings with alpine styling. Th ere are four fl oor plans ranging from 1,153 to 1,553 square feet, with a choice of three bedrooms or two bed-rooms plus a den. Every home has a gas fi replace and is roughed in for vacuum. Th e single-car garage is roomy enough for an SUV.


Purcell PointAlpine elegance in the heart of InvermereAlpine elegance in the heart of Invermere

Walk to local restaurants from your warm and elegant condominium at Purcell Point.Walk to local restaurants from your warm and elegant condominium at Purcell Point.



Th e standard fi nishing pack-age at Purcell Point includes maple cabinets and mouldings, laminate countertops, quality Berber carpet and black appliances: fridge, stove, dishwasher, over-the-range micro-wave oven, and stacking washer/dryer. However, many folks have upgraded to hardwood, granite and slate. “Our buyers are taking full advantage of the opportunity to get a beautiful vacation home,” says Darren Still, Vice President of Operations at Cardel Resorts.

Prices for these premium town-homes start in the low $300,000s. Condo fees vary. Residents will en-joy full ownership, and some of the units are eligible to join a profes-sionally managed short-term rental pool.

Th e show suite is one of the grand prizes in the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation’s 2008 Lottery. Th e fully furnished 1,197-square-foot home is exquisitely fi nished, with Tarragon-stained maple, black granite, ash fl oors, stainless steel appliances and plen-ty of slate and stone. Every window frames a spectacular picture of the Rocky Mountains. Th e draw takes place October 1st and the lucky winner will take possession of the home on October 15th.

Cardel Resorts is holding two additional draws, for folks who purchase a Purcell Point town-home before July, and again before September. Th e prize in both draws will be a $7,500 furniture package from Interior World in Invermere.

For more information, go to www.purcellpoint.com. Or, stop by the show suite, open from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sun-days, with extended hours during spring and summer.

Afternoon sunshine fl oods these inviting rooms at Purcell Point.Afternoon sunshine fl oods these inviting rooms at Purcell Point.


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Discover Columbia Valley’s premiere residential development. 26 exclusive units are now available for your consideration. Distinctive and masterfully designed, CopperSide is destined to set a new benchmark for interior and exterior architecture/design. Call today and discover this amazing residence in the last phase of Lakeview Meadows.

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