ISLAND OASES

GREAT ESCAPES

© nce synonymous with alter-
native lifestyles and refugees
from the Summer of Love, the Gulf
Islands are increasingly hecoming
known for their discreet retreats for
discerning individuals and high
rollers.

If you're after a luxurious oasis in
the midst of the wilderness, be sure
these island destinations are on
your “must-go”’ list.

WOCCDSTONE
COUNTRY INN
GALIANO ISLAND

doors only a few months
ago, the Woodstone is
already making a name
for itself as a luxurious,
yet cosy, retreat of a kind
hitherto unknown on the
island.

The brainchild of four
longtime Galiano resi-
dents, the small-scale, in-
timate inn, set amongst a

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their private fireplace, curled up on
their queen-or king-size bed or
soaking in their decadently large
barhtub, the inn's many other
features should be sampled.
Socialize, relax with a book and
adrink, enjoy complimentary after-
noon tea or wait out life's storms
in front of the sandstone fireplace

fresh seafood and meats, organical-
ly grown vegetables and herbs.
The Woodstone’s Champagne
Weekend package provides an ex-
cellent: get-away that's sure to
relieve all the urban stresses built
up over the past week. Take the
Tsawwassen ferry to Galiano Friday
or Saturday night and settle into
one of the inn’s 12 art and antique-
accented rooms for the next two
days. Included are two full
breakfasts, a gourmet dinner, two
nights’ accommodation and a bor-
de of champagne upon arrival.
Rates for the weekend range from

The weight of the world will roll off your shoulders at the Woodst:ne

Country Inn on Galiano Island.

in the inn’s living room. Active
types are welcome to borrow a

$89 to $114 per person, with
fireplace rooms starting at $99 per

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atop a cliff overlooking the ocean
and the islands beyond. All the
dramatic elements are present —
fireplaced hedrooms, a cliffhanging
hot-tub under the stars, dinners by
candlelight and, above all, privacy.

Each of the four suites has its
own private deck, and three have
their own fireplace. Imported
decorator sheets and down com-
forters grace the queen-size brass
heds, while hostess Penny Tomlin’s
extensive water color art collection
adorns the walls — for those
moments when you happen to take
your eyes off the panoramic views.

Indulge yourself with the inn’s
two-day package — for about $120
Per person, you'll enjoy two nights’
accommodation, two breakfasts
and one dinner.

Call 629-6691 for reservations.

HASTINGS HOUSE
SALT SPRING ISLAND
This ocean-side retreat comes with
the highest of recommendations,
having recently been named one of
the top 25 inns in the world by An-
drew Harper's prestigious

Hideaway Report.

The room costs are unheard of
by island standards ~ guests pay up
to $345 during the high season —
but the influx of guests isn’t slow-
ing down, so reserve well in ad-

grove of trees and | guidebook, binoculars and boots | person. vance. Unfortunately, managers
overlooking pastoral | and investigate the wildlife making | For further information call Hector and Pam D Galaed Shut
fields, provides a restful | its home in the inn’s nine acres. | 539-2022. the inn qd own. from the end of
homebase for the winter A full country breakfast is includ- CLIZFSIDE November to the end of Februa
or summer Galiano | ed inthe room cost, and will wher INN-O28-THE-SEA so this is one treat that might howe
Connie Kennedy is one of the four Visitor. your appetite for the evening’s NORTH PENBER rae ; ,
longtime Galiane Island tesidents who While visitors might be | four-course dinner, when Chef ISLAND ea ait pening 537.2367,

recently opened the sure-to-be-successful

Woodstone Country Inn.

tempted to spend the
whole weekend in front of

Dean Mollon, formerly of Sooke
Harbour House, sets to work with

Sensational

There is no better milieu for
romantics than this inn perched

— Peggy Trendell-Whivtaker

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. West) Vancouver
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