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Moving on Up
When I was in the Okanagan at Easter I toured around Sedona Heights to check out all the latest activity. And there has been a lot going on. One of the houses that my brother built sold part way through … Continue reading
Hit a Home Run
Baseball comes to Summerland Looks like game on for the former Glenfir school site. The BC Youth Baseball Legacy Complex is in negotiations to purchase the private school’s buildings and grounds. The league plans to open the Wave International Baseball/ … Continue reading
Christmas in the Okanagan
A couple years ago, my whole family spent Christmas at my brother’s condo on Apex Mountain in the Okanagan. I grew up skiing there, and it’s still my favourite mountain, even though it has changed a lot. Back then we … Continue reading
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Summerland Grown
I was reading the Summerland Visitor’s Guide recently and found a great article on Summerland’s agricultural history. In the 1800s, Summerland was known for its “fruit ranches.” Some of those same pioneer families are still farming today. If you drive … Continue reading
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Jazzed about Summerland Fall Fair
The Summerland Fall Fair takes place September 8th and 9th at the Curling Club. The wine and food pairing competition was a huge hit last year. People were packed in shoulder to shoulder to see their favourite local wineries and … Continue reading
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Tagged new homes in Summerland, Okanagan homes, Okanagan real estate, Pentastic, Summerland Fall Fair
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Sedona Man
A few years ago I was in Penticton for the Ironman competition. A friend of mine was attempting the challenging swim/bike/run event for the first time. I was amazed by how supportive the community was. People station themselves along the … Continue reading
Holiday in the Land of Summer
Day One: Visit with young farmers at Claremont Ranch Organics in Kelowna. Dinner at the Gasthaus in Peachland. (Optional add on: winery/vineyard tour) Day Two: Run part of Ironman route along Skaha Lake. Drive through Upper Bench on the way to Naramata, … Continue reading
Bearing Fruit
Landscaping is often left to the last, but puts the finishing touch on a new home. Albertine and Jim have done a beautiful job on their landscaping at Sedona Heights. They’ve used a lovely mix of drought resistant plants … Continue reading
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Just Peachy!
Growing up in the Okanagan, we always looked forward to the Penticton Peach Festival , especially the parade and the fair rides. That festival is still going strong today, with many of the same beloved activities. Parades, square dancing, sandcastle … Continue reading
A Blast from the Past
I pulled out a few pictures from my Dad’s photoalbum, to show how far Todd has come with Sedona Heights. A friend of my Dad’s asked Todd if he was drunk when he first bought the hillside property in Summerland, … Continue reading