Weddings for the Wild at Heart

There is something in the air at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort. Something that makes love grow wild.

At Clayoquot, engagements, weddings, anniversaries and romantic rekindlings take on a spiritual quality found nowhere else in the world.

The resort lends itself to intimate small and medium size weddings with two to 50 guests. The staff can coordinate services: planning, marriage commissioner, photographer, flowers, music, entertainment, full-service food and beverage, luxury accommodation, wilderness adventures, air transportation and ground and water transfers are all options.

Clayoquot has hosted some truly spectacular weddings: one on a deserted white sandy beach, several in their lush fern gardens, and others inside or on the decks and lookouts surrounding the Timber Cookhouse. More than one intensely romantic renewal of vows has happened in a great white canvas tent at the Resort.

The greatest successes come at the hands of those inclined to work with the resorts’ natural surroundings. Mixing old and new traditions, and combining contemporary elements with those found in nature is this Wilderness Resort’s specialty.

For more information on Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, contact Jaj at jc@janinecifelli.com

“Glamping” at Clayoquot Wilderness Resort: New Luxury Ensuite Bathrooms

Clayoquot Wilderness Resort has come up with a great plumbing plan that will accommodate some of the guests’ “potty problems” and concerns– AND EVEN BETTER– it won’t harm the Sound or local wildlife.

In the past, the resort’s guests had to take the small trek to the showers and outdoor compost toilets.  Because Clayoquot is located on Bedwell River’s estuary, there are virtually no surrounding cities thus no surrounding modern plumbing.

But now, word is that 12 of the 20 tents located on the main side of the camp will be renovated.  Each bathroom will reportedly include:

  • Floor heating
  • A flush toilet
  • A large indoor/outdoor shower with double water-heads

So if the idea of an outhouse-style bathroom is a little iffy to you, you need not wait any longer — these new ensuite bathrooms will be ready at the start of the 2011 season!  Clayoquot’s glamorous camping, or “glamping” ground will be EVEN MORE luxurious than it already is.

Read more about Clayoquot’s renovation plans for the New Year in The Sounder- Clayoquot’s newsletter.

Clayoquot Wins 2010 Award For Excellence by Condé Nast Johansens

Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury travel guide from the most trusted name in travel publishing, Condé Nast Publications Ltd., has announced the winners of the 2010 Awards for Excellence.  Clayoquot Wilderness Resort has been named Most Excellent Lodge for the US & Canada.

The winners are part of a collection of more than 300 gorgeous properties throughout the United States, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific Islands.  Readers of the Guides, hotel guests and the Condé Nast Johansens inspection team all contributed votes for the 2010 awards.

The 2010 hotel season runs from May 20 – September 30, 2010 and offers 3, 4 and 7 night packages.  For information about Clayoquot, call Janine at (800) 719-6422 or visit our Featured Hotels page.

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