Local bed and breakfast celebrates season’s opening on Bear Mountain
celebrated at opening

By Gary Rusak, Daily News Staff

A unique Peace Country bed and breakfast had it’s seasonal grand opening on Monday night and unveiled it’s new artistic centerpiece.

“Over the wintertime, we had Laine Dahlen paint a mural and this is a celebration of it, ” said Heather Newman of The Granaries in Bear Mountain pinting out the mural on the ceiling of the the dining room. “ it is kind of a Tuscan landscape, it really draws you in.”

Newman’s idea to convert the three wood frame granaries into a luxurious getaway was a few years in the making. I have always kind of wanted to build something,” she said. And a friend had these old granaries and I thought that it would be simple. But, it was far from simple,” she laughed.

With a little elbow grease and a good deal of time, the buildings have been transformed into a romantic respite from the city. “We have had lots of couples for honeymoons and romantic evenings,” said Newman. They are mostly local people from around the Peace region.”

Guests can enjoy the secluded location and comfortable surroundings and look forward to a homemade g gourmet breakfast. Dinner and spa packages are also available if they are so desired. “We try to make sure it’s not something that they would likely get at home,” she said. “we want to make it a special experience.”

The higher end B and B had a successful inaugral season last year and Newman is looking forward to an even busier summer this year. “I have already havd people booking from last year,” she said. “I am excited for the summer.”

For more information on the bed and breakfast and the special honeymoon, romance, wedding and spa packages available visit www. thegranaries.com or contact Heather Newman toll-free at1 (888) 782-6304 or locally at (250) 782-6304

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