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Season of Romance package

Posted by The Innkeepers on Feb 25, 2011 in Packages | Comments Off

Don’t wait to book our ever popular Season of Romance package! Enjoy our best room rates of the year in a package that includes our award winning 4-course dinner for two. Relax in the comfort of your luxuriously appointed guest room, sip wine by the wood burning fireplace, available in all rooms.  Book today! Click Here to book our Season Of Romance Package! If you have any other questions please dial 1-800-889-9688 to speak to a reservations agent. *This special is non-commissionable and cannot be combined with any other promotion or...

A wonderful drawing of our sea lions sculpture among the colourful edible flowers!

Posted by Frederique on Feb 21, 2011 in Innkeepers Blog | Comments Off

Today is the day …if you want to give birth to a 11/11/2011 baby!

Posted by Frederique on Feb 18, 2011 in Innkeepers Blog | Comments Off

We do have wonderful rooms at the Sooke Harbour House to help you in this endeavour! It is interesting to  see how much power dates have, we will have weddings booked for that date and for 12/12/2012 and then it will be impossible to replicate for a long time! Let’s enjoy every day as they come…. wishing you a wonderful TODAY! Frederique...

Is whimsical a word of the past? is our world spinning too fast?

Posted by Frederique on Jan 6, 2011 in Innkeepers Blog | Comments Off

Can we still be surprised, enchanted, made happier by very simple and inexpensive things or actions especially around Christmas? It happen to me twice: the first time on a walk along Whiffen Spit when I came upon a tree .. all decorated for Christmas with the most unusual, recycled and homemade decorations! What a wonderful unexpected surprise. The second time while I was in Sooke among the frenzy of Christmas shoppers, observing the fast pace of people rushing around and noticing smiles and people cheering because of a wonderful green giant...

Tim Lindberg concert Friday February 11th

Posted by The Innkeepers on Jan 6, 2011 in Archived | Comments Off

We invite you to join us on Friday, February 11th for a concert featuring Tim Lindberg, formerly of “Doubting Paris”. Tim is a singer, song writer and guitarist who recently released his new album, “Love Songs for the Weary Traveller”. Door open at 6:45, Concert begins at 7:30 Small plates and beverages will be available to purchase. Tickets are $15 and on sale...

One of world’s best 504 Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Lines, Destinations

Posted by Frederique on Jan 5, 2011 in Innkeepers Blog | Comments Off

Condé Nast Traveler: Gold List 2011- World’s best 504 Hotels, Resorts, Cruise Lines The best places to stay in the world, selected by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler 1528 Whiffen Spit Road, SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE  in British Columbia, Canada Sooke, British Columbia Canada V9Z 0T4 Tel: 250 642 3421 info@sookeharbourhouse.com view web site › At this white clapboard former summer camp, it’s impossible to “feel like a stranger.” Themed guest rooms have fireplaces and hand-painted ceramic sinks; some have soaking tubs. “The...

Join us for the last evening of 2010, Eat, Drink, Dance and be happy

Posted by Frederique on Dec 23, 2010 in Archived | Comments Off

We hope you join us for the last evening of 2010. Our chefs  have a flavourful menu in mind, our sommelier has the wine ready and our great band will make you kick your heels until the early hours of 2011, the best way to welcome a  New Year with friends, food and...

A successful proposal at Sooke Harbour House,

Posted by Frederique on Dec 20, 2010 in Innkeepers Blog | Comments Off

Marlowe and I wanted to thank Sharon, Vincent and the Pastry Chef Matthias for their extra efforts on Friday night. Marlowe was overwhelmed by dinner and the artistry of the desert course; which included an engagement ring. You made us both extremely happy and we can't thank you enough. The Harbour House and its people really are something very special. Tim P.S. Thankfully she said YES! Our pastry chef created this little treasure box when Tim ask if we could hide the ring with the dessert! Everyone at Sooke Harbour House love to be involved...

Vancouver and Vancouver Island one of the best places to live, visit us at Sooke Harbour House for a taste of Westcoast paradise!

Posted by Frederique on Dec 20, 2010 in Innkeepers Blog | Comments Off

VANCOUVER AGAIN VOTED BEST CANADIAN DESTINATION BY US TRAVEL AGENTS Travel Weekly’s readers honour Vancouver for eighth consecutive year Vancouver, BC: For the eighth consecutive year, readers of the influential US travel trade publication, Travel Weekly, have named Vancouver the best destination in Canada. At their annual Readers’ Choice Awards held in New York City this week, Travel Weekly awarded Vancouver the top spot in the “Best in Destination: Canada” category. Visit us and spend the last days of 2010 with...

A new winter vegetable at Sooke Harbour House: Tuberous oxalis

Posted by Frederique on Dec 8, 2010 in Innkeepers Blog | Comments Off

This beautiful tuber comes from the Andes and comes in several colours, all tasting very much alike.  It is the tuber of Oxalis tuberosa and is eaten all over the northern part of the Andes.  It is first dried to reduce the oxalis acid content, the same chemical found in spinach and lambs-quarters, and to make it sweeter. We normally roast or pickle them and then use them.  We also harvest the leaves all summer for salad; they have a similar flavour to sorrel. This is first year we have had enough for the chefs to experiment with and I am...