A place to gather, connect, learn, and celebrate in the North Okanagan
Fresh Valley Farms offers a one-of-a-kind setting for retreats, workshops, family reunions, corporate gatherings, and small celebrations. Our historic guesthouse, peaceful rural landscape, and regenerative organic farm create an atmosphere that invites people to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy time together.
Set in Spallumcheen just outside Armstrong, the venue combines quiet natural beauty with easy access to town amenities. Whether your event is focused on learning, collaboration, wellness, food, or celebration, this space gives your group room to breathe and room to grow.
A historic farmhouse built for gathering
Our main guesthouse, the Mountain View Guesthouse, is an Arts and Crafts home built in 1914 and lovingly renovated to hold groups with comfort and ease. With seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, two nurseries, multiple living areas, and a large chef-ready kitchen, it can host up to 16 overnight guests (and several more with flexible sleeping arrangements).
Groups love the combination of:
- Large communal spaces for meetings and shared meals
- Quiet corners and small rooms for breakout sessions or rest
- A bright main-floor study for focused work
- A basement suite that can open or close to the main house for privacy or expansion
- Outdoor gathering spaces including patio, lawn, and shaded porch
The house is bright, clean, comfortable, and fully equipped for longer stays. It is ideal for strategic planning sessions, yoga or wellness retreats, culinary workshops, board meetings, family reunions, and artist or writing groups.
A regenerative farm setting that inspires
Fresh Valley Farms is a working certified organic livestock farm with cattle, pigs, poultry, and a diverse landscape of pastures and forest. Many groups choose to include a farm tour during multi-day stays to learn about regenerative agriculture, rotational grazing, and ecological land stewardship.
Guests staying four nights or longer are welcome to arrange a tour with Steve or Annelise at arrival. Trails leaving directly from the property lead to lookouts, forest paths, and peaceful natural spaces — perfect for reflection, movement, and team-building.
Indoor and outdoor spaces for connection
Your group will have private access to:
- The main guesthouse and surrounding lawn
- A heated seasonal pool (May to October)
- A year-round hot tub
- A large cement pad suitable for outdoor dining, workshops, or activities
- Porch, gardens, and open-air seating areas
- Ample parking
Workshops can be held indoors or outdoors depending on the season and style of event. Many facilitators use the dining room and living rooms for instruction, the lawn for movement or breakout circles, and the patio for shared meals.
Ideal for many types of events
Groups choose Fresh Valley Farms for:
- Weddings
- Family reunions
- Corporate retreats and strategy sessions
- Wellness, yoga, and mindfulness retreats
- Nature- and agriculture-based workshops
- Culinary or farm-to-table gatherings
- Artist, writing, or photography retreats
- Celebrations, anniversaries, milestone birthdays
- Team-building weekends
- Small community or organizational gatherings
Events with outside attendees require advance permission and may involve additional fees depending on guest count and logistics.
A supportive environment for facilitators
We understand the effort that goes into planning a successful retreat or gathering. Our team is responsive, organized, and ready to help you shape an event that flows well with the land and the space. For large events (such as receptions or anything involving detailed logistics), coordination support may be required.
Optional farm-fresh food
Groups can order organic meats from the farm for meals during their stay. Many hosts also feature local produce, bakery items, and Okanagan foods to give guests a true taste of place. The kitchen is stocked with essentials and set up to cook for large groups with ease.
Peaceful four-season activities
Different seasons bring different possibilities:
Summer: poolside relaxation, lawn games, covered porch reading, hiking, biking
Fall: colourful forests, meditation walks, planning retreats, cooler evenings in the hot tub
Winter: cross-country skiing and snowshoeing from the back door, fireside gatherings
Spring: quiet renewal, workshops, early cycling, farm tours
Booking an event
To inquire about availability, pricing, and event requirements, please email events@freshvalleyfarms.ca with:
- Type of event
- Preferred dates
- Expected number of overnight and daytime guests
- Any special requirements (catering, workshops, coordination, etc.)
We will respond with details, options, and next steps.
A space shaped by purpose
Fresh Valley Farms is a place where people come to reconnect — with each other, with nature, and with their own goals. Whether you’re planning a quiet wellness retreat or a lively multi-day reunion, the property offers room to gather, reflect, and celebrate in a meaningful way.