It Started With A Dream
Look, we're not gonna feed you some corporate line about "vision" and "excellence." Truth is, back in 2007, our founder Sarah Quinthar was driving through these mountains after a brutal work week and thought - why isn't there a place that actually gets it? A spot where you can have that five-star comfort without feeling like you're in some stuffy city hotel that just happens to be near trees.
So she built it. Took three years, way too much coffee, and a stubborn refusal to compromise on what mattered. The result? This place you're reading about right now.
What We're Really About
Here's the thing - we're nestled right in the heart of Whistler's backcountry, where the air's so clean it almost hurts your lungs the first time you breathe it in. But we didn't just plop a hotel here and call it a day.
Every beam, every stone, every single design choice was made with one question: "Would this make someone feel like they've escaped?" Not escaped TO somewhere fancy - escaped FROM all that noise we deal with daily.
Our staff? They're not reading from scripts. Half of 'em moved here because they fell in love with the mountains just like our guests do. They know the best hidden trails, which restaurants in town are actually good (not just tourist traps), and they'll tell you straight if the weather's gonna be rough tomorrow.
The Philosophy
We've seen too many "luxury mountain resorts" that're basically just fancy boxes with a view. That's not us. Everything here's designed to connect you with where you actually are.
Floor-to-ceiling windows aren't just for show - they frame the mountains like living art. Our spa uses stone from the local quarry because it holds heat differently, feels different. The restaurant sources from farms you can literally see from your room.
It's luxury, yeah, but it's honest luxury. No pretense, no fake atmosphere. Just really good stuff in a really beautiful place.
What Makes Us Different
No Cookie-Cutter Experience
Every guest gets treated like an individual, not a room number. We remember if you hate cilantro or prefer morning hikes to evening ones. Sounds simple, but you'd be surprised how rare it is.
Actually Sustainable
We're not slapping "eco-friendly" on everything for marketing points. Solar panels, geothermal heating, partnership with local conservation groups. It's built into how we operate, not an afterthought.
Real Luxury
Egyptian cotton sheets, yeah. But also - silence when you want it, perfect water pressure, staff who show up before you have to ask twice. The stuff that actually matters when you're trying to unwind.
The Location
We're about 15 minutes outside Whistler's main village - close enough to grab dinner in town, far enough that you're not hearing traffic or crowds. The valley we're in? It's got this weird microclimate that means we get these incredible misty mornings even in summer.
Behind the property, there's 40 acres of private trails. We've got a partnership with the provincial park next door, so our adventure guides can take you places most tourists never see.
Winter? You're looking at some of the best backcountry access in BC. Summer? Those same mountains turn into wildflower meadows that'd make a postcard jealous.
Come See For Yourself
Look, we can talk all day about thread counts and mountain views and locally-sourced ingredients. But honestly? You've gotta experience it. There's this moment - usually happens on the second morning - where guests walk out onto their balcony with coffee and just... stop. That's when they get it.
Whether you're here to disconnect, celebrate something special, or just remember what quiet sounds like - we've got you.
2007
Year Established
45
Luxury Suites
40
Private Acres
365
Days of Wonder