…is the builder of this home. His attention to many details, from the curved molding joints to the hand made cedar tiles that adorn the wall of the suite’s private deck, are a testament to the love that he poured into his endeavor. We had the pleasure of meeting him a couple of years ago, and invited him in to see and feel how the years have treated his labor of love. The emotion was palpable. He told us how he had a quonset set up on the lower part of the property to provide shelter as he hand peeled the logs, and over the four years that it took him to complete the build, he spent a lot of time living here in his trailer. We feel so blessed to have been chosen as the purveyors to continue his vision.
Over the six years that we have been here, Dennis and I have also poured much of ourselves into this place. There have been more times than I can count when the perfect piece of furniture, or antique what-have-you, or decor detail, has captured my attention and blended it’s presence into the feeling that the suite imparts to our guests. So many local artisans have had a part in designing this place and helping to capture the sentiments of zen (as some have worded it), and tranquility. Handmade furniture molded from 100 year old reclaimed fir, woven pine needle baskets, antique thread spools and opera glasses, rusted railway spikes. The passion these artists have streamed into their craft, and the echo of the lives of the people who used some of these pieces so many years ago…their energies still vibrate to this day, or at least that’s what I like to think.
It stands to reason that the people who are attracted to us are mostly like minded individuals, although sometimes we attract the curious. Those who see beauty in the agelessness of artifacts from bygone eras, others who appreciate the comforts and feel of a more modern existence with a decidedly ‘earthy’ feel, and still others who come for the food.
I really do believe in the influence of our surroundings. I accept as truth that Jeffrey’s hard work and love, and in turn ours, has created a space that people can feel as well as see…and that is the experience.
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Beau Miller
I would like to come back to Sun Peaks slopes and ski a couple of days this winter.
I was wondering were to stay and stumbled across your B&B . What a surprise. I totally forgot it exsisted. In the past my husband and I have spent a year together living in Whitecroft. I want him to come with me and ski. He has a sore knee right now but is determined to ski this year.
We decided to sell Whitecroft and we resided in Revelstoke for 14 glorious years held skiing, cat skiing, and working for RMR. Have you guessed, Jeffrey Miller is my husband. My name is Beau Miller and we are very happy. We have moved once again, always ready for the new adventure and now live in the Cariboo on 2.5 acres of lakefront, with a ski hill in our backyard. (who would have thought, we still get to slide on the snow. One of our favourite things to do.) I don’t know if Jeffrey has seen your web site. I will show him when he gets up from his nap.
I am hoping that he might like to stay at your suite retreat although I suppose there is the chance it might be upsetting. I have noticed you have time available in Feb for us to stay a couple of nights .
We will be in touch. Sincerely Beau.
Isabel
It would be wonderful to meet you Beau, and to see Jeffrey again. I hope that you are able to make the journey to visit with us!!