Stories

“Indeed, to be simple is to be great.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

On summer mornings in Naramata, before the village is fully awake, the first sign of life is often the magical glow from a special little kitchen on the main road. Inside, the counters at

Easter Weekend on the Naramata Bench: Wine, Views & Slow Spring Moments

Planning an Easter weekend in the Okanagan? Here’s why the Naramata Bench should be at the top of your list.

If you’re looking for an easy, memorable way to spend the long weekend, this

"When we see a bicycle in the city, we rejoice as if we saw nature itself; when we see a bicycle in nature, we rejoice as if we saw two great friends!"

~ Mehmet Murat ildan

Kurt Flaman owns Freedom Bike Shop in Penticton. For him,

“Everything in moderation…including moderation.” ~ Julia Child

For Mark Morrison and Tanya Tougas, Modesta Winery didn't start as a business plan; it was a feeling. A story of a couple trading life in city life for a tiny,

The Season Between Seasons

Why early spring might be the most beautiful time to visit the Naramata Bench

There’s a moment on the Naramata Bench when winter hasn’t quite let go, but spring is clearly on its way. The