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Hotsprings Valley Retreat Garry Umbrich and Carla Pitzel
hvr@northwestel.net (867) 456-8010 www.yukonretreat.ca

Our B&B was built on an approach that combined passive solar heating principles with luxurious accommodations. Our newest venture, Hotsprings Valley Retreat, continues this tradition of combining quality accommodations with a more advanced approach to environmental sustainability.

We are long-time Yukoners: Carla grew up in the Yukon, and Garry came here in 1980. As passionate travelers, we enjoy meeting with people from all over the globe, and we especially enjoy hosting people who want to experience what the Yukon has to offer. Over the years, our vision is to redevelop the Takhini Hot Springs into a world-class thermal mineral springs spa resort and community. Hotsprings Valley Retreat is a key piece of our vision, and we look forward to hosting you and your group at our inspirational and magical retreat setting.

We offer you and your group a secluded and inspirational valley setting, only a half-hour from downtown Whitehorse and the Whitehorse International Airport.

Your group can enjoy the convenience our scenic resort setting, complete with:

our impressive retreat center main workshop hall, with its 18 foot high ceiling

  • fine dining

  • rustic yet luxurious cabins

  • breakout facilities

  • full telephone & high-speed internet service

  • a number of activities on site including hiking, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, interpretive walks, campfire talks

In addition, our location offers an "edge of wilderness" setting that is serviced with affiliate & neighboring businesses. As a result, your group can enjoy:

  • a thermal mineral springs and café

  • summer trail rides, winter dog-sledding

  • atlatl, geo-caching, climbing wall, zip line

  • campground and RV park featuring 15/30/50 amp service & wooded sites

  • outdoor and indoor leadership training & development

  • transportation services and day tour packages

  • the neighboring wildlife preserve, and

  • a neighboring fair trade coffee roaster and café