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a ranch in the Sea to Sky

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa

10635 Jesmond Road, Clinton, BC — Awakening Wonder — a wilderness and wellness retreat in BC's Cariboo

30
Seated guests: Not published
Standing: $18,800
Starting price: In & Out
Spaces

the story

About Echo Valley Ranch & Spa

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa is an all-inclusive wilderness and wellness retreat set on a working ranch roughly 50 km outside Clinton, BC, at the end of Jesmond Road in the Cariboo. Framed by the Marble Mountains and Mount Bowman, the property sits where four geographic regions converge, and guests — including artists, meditation masters and Indigenous scholars — have long described a distinct "spirit of place" here. The ranch hosts a maximum of about 30 guests at a time, which makes it a natural fit for couples who want a small, immersive celebration rather than a large-scale wedding.

For weddings, Echo Valley focuses on elopements and micro-weddings. Its elopement package starts at $18,800 (plus 10% service charge and 6.65% tax) and covers up to 10 guests over two nights, with larger groups of up to 30 quoted custom. The package includes the exclusive Ranch House Cabin for the couple, deluxe lodging for family and friends, a ceremony in the Baan Thai or another location of the couple's choosing on the ranch grounds, a BC Certified Marriage Commissioner and fees, pre-wedding hairstyling and makeup for the bride, bouquet and boutonnière, a four-course wedding dinner with a personalized cake, breakfast in bed the morning after, a 90-minute Thai couples massage, and guided nature walks and yoga. Elopements are available from May to October.

Beyond the ceremony, the ranch operates as a full retreat: farm-to-table dining from an open kitchen using produce and cattle raised on site (the "100-Metre-Diet"), two spas — the Thai-inspired Baan Thai and a Western spa — plus a geothermally heated indoor pool, sauna, fitness room, games room with shuffleboard and pool table, and lounges and sun decks. Couples and their guests can add horsemanship through the Horse Harmony program, guided e-bike and mountain bike tours, hiking from gentle nature walks to a full-day Mount Bowman ascent, fly-fishing on private ponds, yoga and meditation.

Accommodation options include the restored Ranch House, Lookout Lodge (home of the mystical Room 12 and hand-carved Indigenous art), the Log Studio — also known as the Honeymoon Cabin — one-bedroom cabins, and the two-bedroom Ranch Suite. The whole ranch can also be booked for exclusive use as a buy-out for groups of up to 30, which is how larger wedding parties would take over the property. Planners familiar with the venue suggest lingering past sunset before making a final call.

where it happens

Event spaces

Space	Seated	Standing	Type
Baan ThaiA 3,000 sq ft Thai-inspired venue used for wedding ceremonies as well as meetings, equipped with a retractable screen, projector and clear surround sound.	—	—	Indoor
Ranch Grounds (location of your choice)Couples may hold their ceremony at a location of their choice on the ranch grounds, against the backdrop of the Marble Mountains.	—	—	Outdoor
Dove Lodge Lounge & Games RoomA cozy lounge and games room with shuffleboard, pool table and cards, suited to relaxed gatherings and smaller, more intimate groupings.	—	—	Indoor

the practical part

Pricing

Starting price: $18,800
Price range: $$$
Included in venue fee: Exclusive Ranch House Cabin for the couple, Lodging in deluxe units for family and friends, Wedding ceremony in the Baan Thai or a location of choice on the ranch grounds, Pre-wedding hairstyling and makeup for the bride, Personalized bridal bouquet and groom's boutonnière, BC Certified Marriage Commissioner and fees, All meals, snacks anytime and all beverages (including beer and wine at dinner), 4-course wedding dinner with personalized cake, Breakfast in bed for the couple the morning after the ceremony, 90-minute Echo Valley Thai couples massage in the Baan Thai Spa, Guided nature walks and yoga
Seasonal pricing: Elopements run May to October, which the ranch describes as its peak summer season. Other published rates include the Ranch Experience from $449 per person per night and the Spring Season (March/April) and corporate retreats from $395 per person per night. All package and booking rates are per person in Canadian dollars and subject to a 10% service charge and 6.65% tax.
Deposit & payment: A 20% deposit is required at time of booking, with the balance due 30 days before arrival; bookings made within 30 days require full pre-payment. Refund schedule: full refund 60+ days before arrival, 20% deposit retained 59–30 days, no refund 29–0 days. All cancellations must be received in writing, and it is at the ranch's discretion to offer equivalent credit for a rescheduled stay. Accepted payment types are Visa, Mastercard, American Express, certified cheques drawn on Canadian banks, and direct deposit. Cancellation and interruption insurance is strongly recommended. Minimum stay is two nights. All guests must sign a liability waiver prior to arrival.

eat, drink & be married

Food & drink

Catering: In-house
Catering notes: All meals are prepared in-house by the ranch's chef and kitchen team in an open kitchen. Farm-to-table, locally sourced cuisine following a "100-Metre-Diet" is available during the main season from May to October (the ranch raises its own cattle, grows its own produce and keeps a restored root cellar); home-cooked comfort food is served in the winter and spring seasons. Flexible meal times, daily menu options, and family-style or private table dining are offered, and all dietary restrictions can be accommodated, though cross-contamination can occur in an open ranch kitchen. The elopement package includes a 4-course wedding dinner with a personalized cake.
Bar: In-house
Bar notes: The elopement package includes all beverages, with beer and wine served at dinner time. Alcohol consumption is prohibited before and during horseback riding.

the details

Ceremony & logistics

Ceremony on site: Yes
Ceremony capacity: 30
Pets: The ranch is pet-friendly and offers a limited number of pet-friendly cabins (dogs welcome in select cabins). It reserves the right to refuse accommodation for any pet at its sole discretion; a pet's behaviour must not impact other guests' enjoyment or pose a threat to the ranch animals, pets are not permitted on the furniture, and owners are encouraged to bring their pet's own bedding and food bowls.
Season: Elopements are available May to October. The ranch's summer season runs July to the end of August, with shoulder seasons in May/June and September/October, plus a Spring Season in March and April. The ranch states it is closed from November to February.
On-site accommodation: Yes
Accommodation details: On-site lodging includes the fully restored Ranch House, Lookout Lodge, the Log Studio (also called the Honeymoon Cabin), One-Bedroom Cabins and the two-bedroom Ranch Suite. Each room and cabin has a private bathroom or ensuite and mountain views. The ranch can accommodate groups of up to 30 guests; specific room counts and configurations are provided on request. Check-in is 2:30 pm and check-out 11:00 am, with no arrivals after 9:00 pm unless arranged in advance, and there is no 24-hour reception desk. Minimum stay is two nights.

the little things

Amenities

Baan Thai Spa (traditional Thai therapies)
Western spa
Geothermally heated indoor pool
Sauna
Fitness room
Games room with shuffleboard, pool table and cards
Lounges and sun decks
3,000 sq ft Baan Thai venue with projector, retractable screen and surround sound
Campfire
Horse corral and Horse Harmony horsemanship program
Private fish ponds with fly-fishing equipment provided
Guided hiking and mountain/e-bike tours
Daily yoga (Ruesri dat ton) and meditation classes
On-site greenhouse, farm and restored root cellar

asked & answered

Frequently asked questions

Can we get married at Echo Valley Ranch & Spa?

Yes. Echo Valley offers elopement and micro-wedding packages. The ceremony can be held in the Baan Thai or at a location of the couple's choice on the ranch grounds, and a BC Certified Marriage Commissioner and their fees are included in the package.

How much does an elopement cost and what is included?

Elopement packages start at $18,800 for up to 10 guests and two nights, plus a 10% service charge and 6.65% tax. Included are the exclusive Ranch House Cabin for the couple, lodging for family and friends, the ceremony, the marriage commissioner and fees, pre-wedding hairstyling and makeup for the bride, bouquet and boutonnière, all meals, snacks and beverages (including beer and wine at dinner), a 4-course wedding dinner with personalized cake, breakfast in bed the morning after, a 90-minute Thai couples massage, and guided nature walks and yoga.

How many guests can attend?

The starting elopement package covers up to 10 guests, and the ranch can accommodate groups of up to 30 guests in total. Couples with more guests are invited to reach out with their numbers and ideal dates for a custom quote. The ranch cannot accept non-staying visitors for meals, spa or rides due to its limited maximum occupancy.

What time of year are weddings available?

Elopements at Echo Valley are available from May to October. The summer season runs July through the end of August, with shoulder seasons in May/June and September/October; the ranch is closed from November to February.

Where is the ranch and how do we get there?

Echo Valley Ranch & Spa is at 10635 Jesmond Road, about 50 km outside Clinton, BC — roughly 5 hours north of Vancouver and 2.5 hours west of Kamloops via Highway 97, the Gold Rush Trail. The drive from Clinton takes about 45–60 minutes, and 33 km of that route is gravel along Jesmond Road, which is generally in good shape but can wash out with potholes after winter or long periods of rain.

What are the deposit and cancellation terms?

A 20% deposit is required at time of booking, with the balance due 30 days before arrival; bookings made within 30 days require full pre-payment. Cancellations 60+ days before arrival receive a full refund, 59–30 days forfeit the 20% deposit, and 29–0 days receive no refund. All cancellations must be in writing, and cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended.

Where do our guests stay?

All guests stay on site. Accommodation includes the restored Ranch House, Lookout Lodge, the Log Studio (Honeymoon Cabin), One-Bedroom Cabins and the two-bedroom Ranch Suite, each with a private bathroom or ensuite and mountain views. Check-in is 2:30 pm, check-out 11:00 am, and the minimum stay is two nights.

Are children and pets welcome?

The experience is best suited to guests aged 10 and older, and 10 is the minimum age for a stay — however, for exclusive bookings of the entire ranch, children of any age are welcome. The ranch is pet-friendly and welcomes dogs in a limited number of select cabins under its pet policy.

What can our guests do during the stay?

Guests have access to two spas (the Baan Thai and Western spas, with treatments à la carte), a geothermally heated indoor pool, sauna, fitness room, games room and lounges, plus horsemanship through the Horse Harmony program, guided hiking and e-bike tours, fly-fishing on the private ponds, daily yoga and meditation, and campfires. All meals are included.

a closer look