22 Years of Travel Experiences Creates a Special Retreat for the Business Traveller!
November 30, 2010
In 22 years I travelled throughout British Columbia from Vancouver to 25 different cities. My job was Employee Relations Officer for a Crown Corporation.
I was passionate about my job, my Clients and all the cities I visited each week.
Traveling around the Province on a few days notice was very expensive and I worked hard to maximize my time and to see as many clients as possible.
Working and travelling on the road is much harder that one realizes. First there is loss of connection to home. Then there is the uncertainty of travel due to uncontrollable circumstances such as weather, mechanical problems, flight schedules, especially in the North and East parts of British Columbia.
Some of the difficulties of travelling that we all experience are missing our family and friends very much, our comfortable bed and healthy home cooked meals to name a few.
I always felt very tired when I got home because the typical hotel beds, mattresses and pillows for example were seldom comfortable.
Sometimes it took me days to catch on my sleep or to get over the allergies of the cleaning chemicals and fire retardants that were regularly used in the hotel/motel rooms in which I stayed in every week.
During the 22 years I was always re- designing the rooms I stayed in.
In my imagination: I would put in fresh flowers or fresh greens in my room; there was always well ironed, 100% cotton sheets to slide into; comfortable mattresses, without squeaky springs or lumps; real art from local artists; luxurious robes and towels; a small guest pantry so I could make a tea /coffee or hot chocolate in my room; a library of books or magazines to read.
There was always a window, to open, for fresh air; the water was filtered and tasty, so I could stay hydrated and healthy; natural cleaning products that left my room fresh and relaxing.
And because I wanted to stay healthy and focused on my Clients. So, in my imagination I created gourmand breakfast menus that appealed to all the senses with beautiful china and silver service.
In my imagination: I would create a special place for all travellers, especially the Business Traveller. I imagined that my Inn would pamper each Guest and that he/she would be surrounded with beauty, luxury, and wellness products to heal the body and relax the mind.
I imagined organic food prepared with love and to fit each Guest’s dietary preference or constraints.
A place where Guests can truly relax, have a deep sound sleep, drink pure water, breathe clean air inside the room, walk the garden, eat seasonal berries from the garden, go for long walks and relax in a outdoor hot tub with a view of the sky.
All of the above and much more has been created at Dancing Firs!
I want my guests to enjoy this unique property.
To feel at peace and to wake up feeling well rested and refreshed to take on the day. But most of all I want my Guests to feel good when they get home because they have travelled well.
Our motto at Dancing Firs is ” Live Well and Travel Well!”
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