Our partners at Hamill Creek Timber Homes have long been advocates for the use of wood in new home building. More than their passion and dedication to the style of construction, they consistently note that it is one of the most efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly styles of home construction available. Here is a blog they recently posted in regards to Carbon Sink:

Available July 18 -28, 2011

Relaxation Retreat Package
2 nights in a deluxe cottage on 20-acre adult-oriented waterfront resort
+ Relaxing couples massage. Double occupancy. $449 + tax

Hot Springs Getaway Package
2 nights in a deluxe cottage on 20-acre adult-oriented waterfront resort
+ Hot Springs entry for 2. Double occupancy. $299 + tax

Kayak + Stay Package

2 nights in a deluxe cottage on 20-acre adult-oriented waterfront resort

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We all had a great weekend celebrating Canada Day with all of the visitors and locals in Kaslo. Friday started with a bang, literally, as the fire department put on a fantastic fireworks display that lit up the sky and rang in Canada's 144th birthday. The Kaslo Visitor Centre had a number of activities throughout the day and the weekend also marked the beginning of something that we hope to have continue, the 1st Annual Kaslo Folk Festival. Wing Creek was spooted at the Saturday market selling our homemade jams, made from the organic fruit trees here on the property.

What sets Wing Creek Resort apart from any other waterfront community development? It was suggested by a couple of visitors that Wing Creek was special because we were doing it wrong! I should explain, community developments tend to have the same feel and structure. A community designed to look and feel appealing, but also maximize units and ensure the highest net return. This is often why it's difficult to tell one apart from another. Most of us have great views on stunning pieces of property, especially in the Kootenays with its stunning natural beauty.

Building a home is a challenging undertaking for even the most seasoned contractor. Building a community can be nearly impossible unless you have a strong team of dedicated professionals who recognize, appreciate, and share the passion you have for the vision.

There is one question that get over and over again since I moved to the Kootenays... what do you do there???