Renascence Developments Launches Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Central Okanagan BC Resort Real Estate, Westbank Sunset II at Sundance Ridge Shannon Lake

Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Central Okanagan Real Estate

Refreshing new design. Room to breathe. This is the Panorama Peaks Stonemark real estate development in the Central Okanagan. Coming soon – spacious residential condominiums from 1145 to 1475 square feet and Stonemark condo apartments start from just $349,900. Register now at www.discoverstonemark.ca or call 250.707.3815. The Stonemark at Panorama Peaks is another quality neighbourhood from Renascence development corporation.

The Central Okanagan Stonemark Kelowna Westside Development

Spacious residential condominiums in the Central Okanagan is upon us at Panorama Peaks Kelowna Westside. An outstanding home impeccably designed for indoor and outdoor living… where nature and open spaces beckon. This is Kelowna Westside Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Okanagan BC. Nestled in a mature, single family neighbourhood, Stonemark Okanagan real estate offers spacious residential condominiums that give you room to breathe, space to live. Panorama Peaks on Kelowna’s Westside community is situated in the sun-streaked rolling hills above Kelowna and Okanagan Lake, picture-perfect valley, mountain and water views are the canvas of your lifestyle. This is the kind of air you want to breathe, because at Stonemark you are removed from urban congestion unyet close enough to reap the city’s benefits. The Stonemark real estate properties at Panorama Peaks in Kelowna Westside has it’s presentation centre now open at 1818 Peak Point Court. You can view the Westside Kelowna area map as well as the local amenities map online as you can also register for priority selection.

Features and Amenities at Stonemark Kelowna Real Estate
Created by renowned architect Jim Meilejohn, your generous living space at the Stonemark apartment pre-sales condominiums includes the finest finishes to suit the lifestyle you’re accustomed to: chef-style kitchens with centre islands, master suites with walk-in closets, and ensuites with combination soaker tub/shower and double sinks, just to name a few. Indoor amenities at the Kelowna Westside Stonemark at Panorama Peaks real estate development include heated underground parking, large storage spaces, multi-purpose rooms and a third floor guest suite. Common outdoor terraces expand your living space beyond your own spacious deck and offer spectacular city, lake and mountain views of Kelowna Westside community and beyond. Close by to the Panorama Peaks Stonemark condo pre-sales, a glistening pool and rejuvenating hot tub beckon you. Hike or mountain bike on nearby nature trails then retreat to the warmth and comfort of your beautifully appointed Westside Kelowna homes. A blend of modern and organic styling, Stonemark Kelowna Westside at Panorama Peaks real estate properties offers spacious two bedroom and two bed plus den floor plans that range in the low to mid one thousand square feet. Designer inteiors, open floor plans and 9’ ceilings combine to make this a home you’ll want to live in forever.

Savour the Kelowna Westside Lifestyle
According to S. Boyce: when it comes to lifestyle, many believe Kelowna Westside is hard to beat. And Stonemark at Panorama Peaks condominiums is ready to convert non-believers. Getting fit is easy with a swimming pool and year round hot tub right at home. Plus you’ll find two amenity rooms at the Stonemark condo pre-sales development and a convenient guest suite. Nearby you’ve got access to world class golf courses, downhill and cross country skiing, swimming, boating, hiking, birdwatching, cycle racing… okay, you get the idea. All this, andyou’re still only 10 minutes from downtown Kelowna with its cultural venues, shops, galleries, and fabulous dining from fast food to romantic night out. Of coruse, you’ll also want to check out the ever increasing number of wineries to be found up and down the Kelowna Westside Valley in the Okanagan real estate community. Perhaps an afternoon checking out of a couple of tasting rooms followed by dinner on the waterfront and a night of live theatre? The options are endless at the Panorama Peaks condominiums at Stonemark Westside Kelowna.

Don’t miss out on Stonemark Condos!
Stonemark Panorama Peaks pre-construction sales for presales Kelowna condos is now accepting priority registration and will open soon at 1818 Peak Point Court in Westside Kelowna BC. Make sure you’re one of the first to receive additional details and view these exceptional homes at Stonemark condos. For more information, please call 250.707.3815. Or you can visit www.discoverstonemark.ca or www.rdcliving.com where you will find info on all RDC’s real estate projects and residential communities in addition to the presales Stonemark at Panorama Peak that is located in the central Okanagan in Kelowna’s Westside community. Thank you for your interest in Stonemark at Panorama Peaks. An exquisite new Kelowna real estate development is rising at Panorama Peaks with inspiring views over Okanagan Lake and the City of Kelowna. This development is Stonemark and it is the third installment of the "New Westside Story" brought to you by Renascence Developments Corporation. By receiving this letter you are now confirmed as a Stonemark VIP Preferred Client and will receive updates on this Kelowna property community. You will also have the first opportunity to become one of the fortunate few that will call this development home at Stonemark Kelowna. Please note our Presentation Centre is closed for the Fall/Winter season and will be reopening early 2008. For further information, you may contact or visit us at our Sundance Ridge presentation centre: 250-707-3829 or info@discoverstonemark.ca. Kind Regards, Your Stonemark Sales Team

Why you should consider living at the Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Community

Exclusivity: Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Kelowna resort condos ill be home to only 42 condominiums. Experience a quaint, intimate setting for those of like mind. Space: Stonemark offers large living spaces both in and out of doors. Marble: 1165 sq ft 2 bedrooms/2 baths plus den Deck: 180 sq ft Granite: 1375 sq ft 2 bedrooms/2 baths plus den Deck: 250 sq ft Marble plus: 1400 sq ft 2 bedrooms/2 baths plus den Stonemark at Panorama Peaks condo recreational properties real estate Okanagan Deck: 180 sq ft Slate: 1475 sq ft 2 bedrooms /2 ½ baths plus surf area (corner units) Deck: 225 sq ft All offer extremely large patios allowing enjoyment both in and out of doors. In addition there will be common area view Stonemark at Panorama Peaks condo resort patios on each floor. Neighbourhood: Stonemark at Panorama Peaks is an Okanagan resort real estate property that is situated in the sought after West Kelowna Estates area which is known for its quiet, peaceful and mature setting. Steps from Rose Valley Regional Park and all the hiking trails it has to offer. Views: Stonemark at Panorama resort peaks has been designed with view and amenity areas in mind. All Marble plans offer West, court yard and mountain views. They overlook the amenity area (pool, hot tub, water feature and relaxation area). Granite plans offer Stonemark at Panorama Peaks resort recreational real estate Okanagan East views some toward mountain and others toward Okanagan Lake. The south end of the building has lake and city views from all floors. Slate corner plans offer double light exposure with either Lake and Kelowna resort city or Mountain and valley views. Peace of mind: Special Stonemark at Panorama Peaks Okanagan resort real estate pre-construction pricing and mortgage rates available and guaranteed until possession. Building completion is expected for early 2010. Call (250)707-3815 To learn more on how to call Stonemark Resort Condo Home or register on-line at www.discoverstonemark.ca

Westbank Sunset II at Sundance Ridge by Renascence Developments

Premium condo living on Kelowna’s Westside is now available through Renascence Okanagan builders with everything under the sun at Sundance Ridge at Shannon Lake real estate. Golf and lake view presale condominiums are now available at Sunset II release of Phase Four – pre-construction Sunset II condos at Sundance Ridge BC resort real estate with stunning views and a great selection of 1 bedroom plus den to two bedroom plus den floor plans starting from just $281,900. The special features of this Okanagan property resort release includes rooftop decks, guest suite for your visitors, fine finishes in every presale condo unit along the Okanagan Lake and pool hot tub area. The pre-construction Renascence Development at Sundance Ridge Shannon Lake show suite is now open 12 to 5pm daily at Upper Sundance Drive (Shannon Lake Road to Shannon Way) at Westbank, BC. Now selling Phase Four pre-construction condo release with only $2000 down (ask about their down payment instalment plan!). Call 250.707.3829 or visit www.sundanceridge.ca for additional information about Sundance II condo pre-sales in the Westbank real estate market.

Convenient and Close to Nature in the Okanagan
A great article by Desmond for the Home Buyers Guide for BC Resort Development: With the first three buildings nearing completion at the Westbank Sunset II at Sundance Ridge Resort and 85 per cent sold out, shoppers can also choose from a handful of suites now offered with attractive financing. Scheduled to be complete from October to February, these presale homes at the Sundance Ridge at Shannon Lake Westbank real estate development can be claimed with as little as $2,000 down right now. Whatever Sundance Ridge resort building you choose, the lofty hillside location of Westbank’s Sunset II condo homes enjoys tranquillity among quiet residential streets, natural parks and an undulating Okanagan golf course all surrounding the shores of Shannon Lake real estate. “It is off the beaten path, that makes it a very private, quiet environment, yet it’s only four minutes away from all the modern conveniences as well,” said Lisa, noting the dozens of various stores built over the last year in Westbank real estate’s burgeoning shopping centre. Even more shopping is just 10 kilometres away in Kelowna. More information about the presale Okanagan Sunset II at Sundance Ridge resort BC real estate property is available at www.rdcliving.com, the Renascence web site. A cozy Sunset is also on the way at Sundance Ridge recreational property at Shannon Lake BC – an intimate three storey pre-sale condominium to be the grand finale of a four building project from Renascence Developments Corporation. Just launched ont eh Labour Day weekend in Westside’s Shannon Lake region, the Sunset II condo resort building at Sundance Ridge Okanagan will offer a serene presale home where the colours and sounds of nature may envelop you. Emerald fairways of a championship golf course border the shimmering blue waters of Shannon Lake on the Westside – a nautral oasis known for great bass fishing. Forest tress meld with browns among preserved wetlands of Shannon Lake Regional Park, a 3.7 hectare natural escape with a network of hiking trails – all just steps away from your own door at the Sunset II presales condos at Sundance Ridge Westbank real estate. On the hillside above, Sunset II condominiums will shine with a limited 25 pre-construction BC resort condo suites in the various sizes and fine finishing that provide popular in the first htree phases of Sundance Ridge Resort. “It is a smaller building offering great views of both sides of the buiding” said Lisa Thomas, sales manager for Sundance Ridge Westbank resort by Renascence Developments. “It overlooks Shannon Lake views down towards Kelowna. It is on the end point so there is nothing to block the view. From your deck you’re goin to have a morning sun and evening sun overlooking the golf course.”

More about the Sunset at Sundance Ridge Westbank Resort Condos

The newest Sunset II resort building offers suites priced from $281,900 for a 800 square foot one bedroom plus den home. Prices range up to $396,000 for a 1,232 square foot presale Okanagan home with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, plus a den. Home buyers can now see the style offered in two show suites that were just unveiled in the Sunrise II Sundance Ridge resort building. “We have got a high specification for our price point,” said Lisa. “When they see the price, the majority of shoppers are quite shocked to find out they get granite, stainless steel, maple cianbets and tile as standard.” Interior finishes at the pre-construction Sunset II condos at Sundance Ridge Westbank resort property feature nine foot ceilings, six appliances plus a balcony or patio as standard. Enhanced options for your BC resort condo include engineered hardwood floors in the living spaces, Berber carpet in the bedrooms, silestone countertops in the bathrooms plus upgraded appliances and fixtures. Exteriors at the Sundance Ridge Sunset resort condos will be a mixture of Hardiboard, stucco, and stonework to meld with lush natural outdoor landscaping, plus secure underground heated parking. Sundance Ridge Sunset Condos amenities include a seasonal pool and year round hot tub, a gazebo with change rooms, a rooftop patio and a guest suite for residents to share.

Sundance Ridge Virtual Tour

I am writing to provide a construction update on the presale Kelowna Westside Sundance Ridge condos as well as a virtual tour link for the Sundance Ridge condominium community at Shannon Lake. To view the amazine features and views available at this location visit www.sundanceridge.ca and select virtual tour. The pre-sale Condominium Sundance Ridge resort development Update: Possessions begin mid November 2008 and will be available through to February/March 2009, 85% sold out. 19 opportunities remain with a pre-construction price range of $302,900 - $389,900. Granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, 6 appliances, underground parking, surface parking, storage, guest suite, pool and hot tub are all included. Payment options for a pre-sale condo at the Sundance Ridge Kelowna Westside condo community: Special payment options are available on suites in the Sunrise I and Sunset buildings. Take 5 months to pay the full 5% deposit. $2000.00 gets you on your way to home ownership. Referrals at the Kelowna Sundance Ridge Westside resort condos are welcome: Sundance Ridge offers a $500.00 referral program. If you know of someone who could benefit from calling Sundance Ridge home let them know and we will provide you with the referral fee. Don't forget to call us to let us know you have made this referral. We can't pay it if we do not know about it!! Hours of operation: The pre-sale Sundance Ridge Westside Kelowna real estate project is one of the few Okanagan developments that stays open year round to serve you. Feel free to top by 12:00-5:00 daily. Outside hour appointments are also available. I look forward to the possiblity of working with you in the near future! Here to help! Lisa, Sales Manager at Sundance Ridge, Kelowna Westside Real Estate at 250-707-3829.

Concord Pacific: Display Suite Open for Wine Festival

The Concord Pacific Greata Ranch Vineyard Estates display suite will be open for the Okanagan's Spring Wine Festival running from Thursday, May 1st to Sunday, May 10th.
It's been a long winter, but the warm summer sun and that warm breeze that flows across the lake and over the vines has returned. If you live in the Okanagan or are planning to travel through, please drop by for a visit. And stay tuned for the Greata Ranch Vineyard Estates VIP spring sales event. Details will be announced very soon. Greata Ranch Vineyard Estates
697 Highway 97 South
Peachland, BC
Wine Shop and Presentation Centre
Open Daily from 10 am - 6 pm. For additional information on the Wine Festival, visit their Concord Pacific Greata Ranch Vineyard website at www.thewinefestivals.com. Greata Ranch Vineyard Estates. A dream for many. A reality for a privileged few. GreataRanch.com |1-888-510-3888

Renascence Developments Redefines Condo Living in Kelowna Real Estate Westside

A great article published in the summer edition of Homes and Resort magazine and written by Lorraine N, a trusted and good writer of resort real estate in BC. Renascence Developments Corporation (RDC), a leading western Candaa real estate resort developer of quality, premium location communities, announces new condominium offerings and presetntation centre openings. Stonemark at Panorama Peaks, Gellatly RISE, the Solstice at Sundance Ridge (all on Kelowna’s west side), and Lanterra at Clifton all launch in May. 26, 08

“The Westside municipality is growing rapidly with a real need for quality homes at attractive prices,” says Mike Scarlett, Westbank Chamber president. “Renascence Developments Corporation is a local real estate resort and recreational residential developer that is successfully meeting this challenge, with projects such as Miravista in downtown Westbank and Sundance Ridge in Shannon Lake. Both resort projects offer real value for money, with attractive locations and styling combined with very competitive pricing.” At Sundance Ridge by Renascence Developments, the resort style condominium development surrounded by parkland, a golf course, and views of Shannon Lake launches The Solstice in May. Lcoated across the street from the first resort development, the Solstice by Renascence Developments is offering 67 suites on four floors, with terraces, private pool and hot tub. Sales and pre-construction resort real estate pricing started o May 10. The Sundance Ridge by Renascence Developments show suite opens this summer.

Renascence Developments Stonemark at Panorama Peaks, an intimate Westside community of 42 spacious condominium homes with exceptional views, reopns its presentation centre May 10, featuring new floor plans and a refreshing new design. Priority registrations are now being accepted online for pre-construction resort real estate pricing. In the historic Gellatly Road area, Gellatly RISE offers stylish, affordable presale condominiums with spectacular views. The presentation centre by Renascence Developments opened May 10, and registrations for priority selection and preconstruction condo pricing for the first 60 suites in Phase 1 are now taking place. Overlooking old Glenmore and set on the ridge above High Road is Renascence Developments’ newest resort real estate Okanagan development, Lanterra at Clifton, a unique blend of 60 classic, contemporary condominiums in one of Kelowna real estate’s most desireable communities. Launching in June, registrations for priority selection and presale cond pricing is now being accepted.

Miravista, a collection of terraced condominium homes situated on a quiet hillside a few blocks from Kelowna’s Westbank town centre, is now selling its final phase, comprising Buildings 3 and 4. The show suite for Miravista Westbank real estate on Brown Road is open daily 12 – 5pm. Set apart by consistent resort real estate projects features such as 9 foot ceilings, spacious decks, open floor plans designer finishes and colour schemes, oversize windows, and pools, and hot tubs at most locations on the Westside real estate, Renascence Developments takes special care in choosing premium areas where lifestyle is central. Renascence Developments has received Power Smart designation for two of its resort Westide Kelowna communities (Gellatly Rise and Sundance Ridge), and will continue to implement the same practises in future real estate Okanagan developments.

Renascence Developments’ track record for being on schedule and on budget provides home buyers with a sense of security and trust. All real estate Okanagan project announcements, updates and registrations are available at the company’s web site at RDCliving.com. The RDC management team has been involved in building thousands of new homes and hundreds of communities throughout Western Canada.

Renascence Developers Delivers as the First Homeowners Move in at Miravista Resort in Kelowna’s West Side

An article originally written by D. Murray and published in the B.C. Home Resort Magazine, this is about the Kelowna resort real estate development at Miravista Condos by Renascence Development Corporation, also known as RDC. Standard finishes for the Miravista Okanagan recreational BC property include granite, stainless steel and maple cabinetry in the kitchens as well as plush carpeting in all living spaces and bedrooms. There are also 30 cm inch porcelain tiling in the baths, laundry, kitchen and entry foyer. Three metre high ceilngs (four metre vaulted ceilings on the top floor pre-sales Westbank Miravista resort condos), oversized windows with views and decks are also standard within each luxury recreational property here at this Renanscence Development. Amenities at this RDC property at the West Side Kelowna pre-construction resort condos at Miravista Resort include a large seasonal pool and year round hot tub in addition to a large club house with change rooms and washers in addition to a guest suite as well. Within thre blocks of the resort at Miravista Kelowna RDC property is Johnson Bentley Pool, lots of shopping and services around the Westbank town centre. Also close by is the Westbank Yacht Club. Renanscence Developments certainly delivers with this magnificent Okanagan BC resort property and the ideal starting point in the Westbank resort real estate district is definitely RDC’s Miravista Condos which has tranquil apple orchards, vineyards leading up to the picturesque Mission Hill winery and a glimmering panorama of Okanagan Lake district. The first pre-sales home buyers are now just moving into the Miravista Westbank resort property and within RDC’s first building, others will follow suit in the fall for the second closing as well. With construction now starting on the final phase of the four craftsman styled terraced pre-construction resort condominiums at the Miravista Westbank Resort property, there are a few great preconstruction pricing bargains still to be had in this complete development of 244 suites. Two bedroom condos up to 1242 square feet in size (some with a family room or den) all feature open floor plans that flow through the kitchen, dining and living areas of these Renanscence Developments MIravista resort condo homes in the Okanagan’s Westbank resort real estate community. Only 28 presales Miravista condominium residences are still available for preconstruction pricing in all four buildings, ranging from $325,900 for a two bedroom plus den suite overlooking the courtyard up to $452,900 that is for a third floor corner suite with spectacular lake and mountain views. Some pre-sales Miravista resort condo suites in Westbank real estate will also be available for quick possession in the first two building launches right now.

Other RDC Okanagan Real Estate Developments

Leading the way among the Renascence Developments four other Okanagan resort real estate projects, Sundance Ridge is nearing completion of the first three pre-construction condominium residences. Surrounded by parkland, golf course and views of Shannon Lake, Sundance Ridge is set to release Sunset II at Sundance Ridge (building 4 of Phase 1) with 25 presales resort suites and The Solstice at Sundance Ridge master planned recreational BC resort property, featuring 67 preconstruction suites on four floors, with terraces, private pool and hot tub. Stonemark at Panorama Peaks by Renascence Developments, nestled in the Rose Valley and West Kelowna Estates, is an intimate community of 42 spacious presale resort condominiums homes featuring 1145 to 1475 square foot homes plus exceptional views form the Westside’s loftiest neighbourhood in the Okanagan property market. Released this spring in the historic Westbank Gellatly Road area amid spectacular views, 60 stylish, affordable pre-sales are priced from just $261,900 at the Gellatly Rise resort development. One and two bedroom plus den pre-sales condominiums are perched in an idyllic parklike setting close to Westbank town centre overlooking Okanagan Lake, just minutes from the myriad of parks, the beach at Gellatly Bay, plus the WEstbank Yacht club. And in Kelowna real estate market, Renascence Developments launched in June Laterra at Clifton – a unique blend of 60 classic, contemporary pre-sales resort Kelowna condominiums in a highly desirable neighbourhood overlooking Old Glenmore from about High Road. For more information about RDC Renascence Developments and their property updates, please refer to www.rdcliving.com.

VIEW 2 PROPERTIES AT SUNDANCE RIDGE AT SHANNON LAKE
The following provides an overview of 2 Shannon Lake resort BC properties available at the Sundance Ridge Location. We have others to choose from as well. Visit our Sundance Ridge Shannon Ridge BC recreational real estate show suite to see for yourself, or call Lisa Thomas at 250-707-3829 for more details. Golf and lake view condominiums for sale at Sundance Ridge right now. Sundew 2 floor plan is starting from $369,900 with flexible down payment options available for your new pre-construction BC resort condo property. Call for details. Move in this winter with 5% down payment your monthly mortgage will be as low as $1680.00 per month with monthly income of $5575 only to qualify for these mortgage terms. The features of the Sundew 2 floorplan at the Sundance Ridge at Shannon Lake BC resort property includes two bedrooms plus den and two full bathrooms with 1039 sq ft interior living space in a private recreational BC Shannon Lake community with 2 parking stalls available. The interior features fo the Sundew 2 Sundance Ridge resort condominium in BC’s recreational property market includes maple hardwood flooring, tile flooring in the kitchen, entry and bathrooms, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and magnificent views of Shannon Lake and the Golf Course. Also, you are just 5 minutes walk from Westbank shopping centres and 15 minutes to Kelowna from the Shannon Lake Sundance Ridge BC resort condos for sale. Two new show suites are now open 12 to 5pm daily at 1990 Upper Sundance Drive (via Shannon Way) so call 250.707.2839 today. Contact Lisa, VP of Sales and Marketing for Renascence Developments Corp for details. The other BC recreational condo floor plan available at Sundance Ridge is Sunray which is a two bed/two bath model suite starting from just $302,900 plus GST and you can qualify for a $1580/month mortgage with monthly income of $5000 to qualify. The Sunray has 2 beds and 2 baths with 1019 sq ft and with 2 parking stalls included, you can’t go wrong with this fabulous BC resort condo for sale near Westbank and Kelowna. With magnificent views of the wetland area and Mt. Boucherie, the Sunray floorplan a the BC resort condos at Shannon Lake Sundance Ridge, you can own a great home in this exciting new community by Renascence Developments Corp today.

The Fall Okanagan Wine Festival Has Grape Expectations

The Okanagan wineries have always been Canada’s favourite, but it has not been until now that Okanagan wine has received international praise and awards. This article written by trusted author Tracey R for the BC Homes and Resorts magazine examines what is coming up in the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival 2008. There will be so many vineyards and varietals to sample, BCWI offers some simple tips to make your Fall Okanagan Wine Festival experience much less stressful for everyone. Designated Driver: DO NOT taste and drive at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. Each winery will offer you several samples over the course of a tour, and it is easy to consume far to omuch wine to be able to drive. Plan ahead at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival and choose a designated driver before you begin your tour. Strategize: Don’t feel you have to try every Okanagan wine made by every winery. Giver your tour some focus and decide to taste reds only – or whites only. Or be even more specific and taste Merlots only. That way you’re comparing apples to apples and can explore how an Okanagan wine changes from vineyard to vineyard, winemaker to winemaker. Spit: It’s okay to spit at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. In fact, you’ll be better able to tatse more wines that way. Wineries will provide a bucket (usually located on the tasting counter) for just that purpose. It’s the one place outside of the baseball diamond where it’s perfectly acceptable. Dump: It’s not necessary or polite to finish your entire sample of Okanagan wine. When you’ve tasted enough Okanagan wine samples, it’s perfectly ok to pour it out into the spit bucket. It’s not a sign you didn’t enjoy what you were poured. It’s a sign you’re ready to move on to the next wine sample. Cleanse: Eat crackers or plain white bread between tastings at the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival. They’ll clear your palate and allow you to taste your next Okanagan wine with more clarity. Too many samples without a cracker and your palate will be overwhelmed. Eat: Take advantage of one or more restaurants to break up your Fall Okanagan Wine Festival tour and more importantly, to enjoy a spectacular meal. If you’re more of a do-it-yourself type, bring along a picnic lunch. Some Okanagan wineries have picnic areas = buy a bottle of wine and enjoy the view, or find a spot along the way to throw down a blanket and enjoy a meal with a view fo the vineyards. Buy: Many of the Okanagan wines you’ll taste at a winery wont’ be available everywhere else, so if you like one, but it right then and there. Most Okanagan wineries will happily loan you an empty case to put in trunk of your car to store your wine purchases. With too many events to list, be sure to pick up a copy of the Thompson Okanagan 28th Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Events Guide, available at various outlets and for download online at www.owfs.com.

As your Okanagan Wine Festival aperitif, here is just one of many events to gear-up your taste buds.

Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Warm-Up on October 2, 7-9pm. Warm up to the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival at the BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop inside the historic Laurel Packinghouse in the heart of Kelowna’s Cultural district. This Okanagan Fall Wine Festival event is an annual must do for wine lovers of all levels as we kick back in a casual, interative, educational and always entertaining seminar hosted by well known BC wine writer, Julianna Hayes. Tickets are $50 and $45 for Kelowna Museum’s members. Call 250.868.0441 or www.KelownaMuseums.ca. As your Okanagan Fall Wine Festival dessert, here is just one of many events to cap-off your 10-day experience. American Express Grand Finale Consumer Tastings at the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. October 10-11, 6-9pm. The oldest and largest event of the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre is a wine tour under one roof; sip, sample, spit, and danc. Over 60 wineries present and over 240 wines to sample. Live entertainment, souvenir wine glass, wine tasting, bread and cheese, and a free taxi ride home. Tickets $50 and call 250.860.1470. For more information about the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival please visit: British Columbia Okanagan wine Festivals Society at www.owfs.com, British Columbia Wine Institute at www.winebc.com, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association at www.totabc.com, Tourism Kelowna at www.tourismkelowna.com and tourism BC at www.hellobc.com.