SPIRIT RIDGE RESORT ☆ Folio.YVR ☆ Issue 26 July 2024 ☆ Luxury Lifestyle Magazine

As part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, Spirit Ridge Resort is ideally suited for a quiet Okanagan getaway. The expansive property reflects the region's rich Indigenous culture.

On arrival, guests are greeted by bilingual traffic signs in English and the language of the Osoyoos Indian Band, along with striking iron, stone, and wood-carved sculptures depicting Indigenous imagery observed on rooftops.

This adobe-style resort does not just cater to human guests; their pet-friendly policy and gracious accommodation of dietary preferences ensure that your entire family, including your furry friends, can enjoy a top-notch resort experience.

Strategically located within a 10-minute drive of Anarchist Mountain Lookout and near parks and hiking trails, Spirit Ridge offers a perfect base for nature lovers. With amenities like the Sonora Dunes Golf Course, Nk'Mip Cellars winery, a heated outdoor pool, and a hot tub, guests are spoiled for choice.

Modern Indigienous Cuisine

The Bear, the Fish, the Root & The Berry offers guests modern vineyard cuisine inspired by indigenous roots comes with incredible views. Ask the mixologist to craft the perfect cocktail to enjoy on the patio while enjoying the sun set.

Rooms & Suites

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 226 guestrooms which all come with a queen sofa beds, hypo-allergenic linens and bedding (available upon request), at least one fireplace, complimentary wired and wireless internet, and cable tv options.

Kitchens are outfitted with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, ovens, and stovetops.

For families, there is the Three Bedroom Suite; with 121-square-metres, this suite has two king bedrooms and a room with two queen beds, plus three bathrooms, a handy washer and dryer, a full kitchen with ample cupboard space and a large fridge, a cozy fireplace, a living area with sleeper sofa, a dining room, and a spacious balcony.

For the solo traveller, the One Bedroom Corner Condo is ideal. It is a 55-square-metre corner room equipped with a king bed (TV and fireplace), a living area with a sleeper sofa and a large-screen TV, a full kitchen, a dining room, and a balcony.

Solterra Desert Spa

Guests seeking a serene spa experience can conveniently book online or by calling the concierge.

With its six luxe treatment rooms spanning a spacious 372-square-metres, there is more than enough room to relax and unwind.

The Desert Stone Massage, designed to reduce tension, or a Desert Sacred Mud Wrap, which envelops the skin in warm, detoxifying mud and hydrating lotion, are recommended. The latter treatment aims to detox with a four-direction exfoliating body scrub. It includes a full body wrap, an invigorating scalp massage, a rejuvenating shower, and a soothing sage and cedar oil effleurage.

Meeting & Event Space

As the only full-service resort in Osoyoos with unique indoor and outdoor function space, Spirit Ridge can host business and social events on the property.

The resort offers unique, expansive event venues for one-of-a-kind receptions and experiences. The team at Spirit Ridge invites you to use your imagination when creating your event If your group wants to dine in the desert or toast on a rooftop overlooking the vineyard, they will make it happen!

Sonora Dune Golf Course

Rolling hills rise behind immaculate fairways at Sonora Dunes. The professionally designed nine-hole course exists in harmony with its unique natural setting in Canada's only desert landscape. Seasoned golfers and new players are welcome to take on the par 35, 2,523-yard course with impeccably manicured greens and emerald fairways.

The Sonora Dunes pro shop offers a great selection of logo golf shirts, hats, visors, gloves, and Callaway golf balls.

The bar and concession are the perfect way to end your round. Unwind with your favourite beverage from a fully stocked bar while relaxing in the natural surroundings.

NK'MIP Cellars

The Nk'Mip Cellars were designed by Robert MacKenzie, a Penticton architect passionate about celebrating the Okanagan character and advancing sustainable practices.

The Cellars are as much about the people who visit and tour them as the building itself, offering a memorable and pleasurable experience that provides a powerful insight into the region's way of life.

Nk'Mip Cellars offers a wide range of fine wines - red, white, and rose - inspired by the spectacular desert region of the Okanagan, where nature has created one of the world's superior grape-growing regions.

NK-MIP Desert Cultural Centre

Guests are invited to experience and learn about the region, the legends, and the Nk'Mip people. The centre offers multi-sensory theatre experiences, outdoor exhibits, and a sculpture gallery.

Take in the smell of the wild sage as you move along the network of walking trails, admire the view from the Chief's Lookout, and visit a reconstructed village to explore the rich living culture of the Osoyoos Indian Band.

Accessing Spirit Ridge

Penticton and Kelowna airports have regular flights to and from Vancouver and Calgary, connecting all other major destinations.

Parking is complimentary onsite, and a bank of electric scooters is available for exploring.

For those arriving by private plane, the Osoyoos airstrip has a paved 2,800-foot runway that accommodates fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.

The resort also offers free parking and electric vehicle charging, a fitness centre, digital check-in, laundry services, and concierge.

Spirit Ridge is a fascinating regional lifestyle resort where a leisure and wine culture lives harmoniously with ancient native legends.