Finally getting back into regular routine now that we are home from our much-needed vacation to the Okanogan Wine Country. Only a short 4 hours away from White Rock, this beautiful place is nothing but fun and sun every year.
A group of us have been going for 8 years now… how the time flies! Originally started out with all us childless newly married couples or singles and slowly over the years we have been taken over by all the little ones sprouting up. No longer is the crazy 1 am wine drinking camp fires every night. Now its more like 9 pm wine drinking sitting around the patio table night. Which is fine with me, just so nice and relaxing.
This year we had 8 adults and 7 children (under 7) in this beautiful lake side 7 bedroom house with pool which happens to be owned by my aunt and uncle. We have a pre-booked week at the end of June every year and always look forward to this perfect kick off to summer. Going to the Okanogan this time of year we can always be guaranteed some nice hot weather with loads of sunshine which is a great escape from our usually mild and rainy Vancouver June weather.
Osoyoos is located right on the Washington State border and is to be considered the center of the Desert Wine Country. Perched on one of the warmest lakes in Canada it is home to numerous award-winning wineries surrounded by many delicious orchards. Now we just need to add a cheese farm to this mix and it would be perfect!
Here’s a photo from the house overlooking this gorgeous lake.
After spending 6 glorious nights there we wrapped up the last evening with a fantastic crab and wine feast after all the children were in bed. The food was top-notch, and paired nicely with our royal chinette and garbage bag table cloths. The potatoes just thrown askew on the table for easy help yourself service accompanied by fresh mixed green salad, grilled asparagus and peppers. Perfect way to end off our lovely week long vacation. Until next year…
Can’t wait to go back!
I sooo agree! Only 345 days until next time!