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on the gorgeous Okanagan Lake,
an ongoing mission of the resort, they’ve taken
the Eldorado Resort is steeped in a
on quite a few initiatives in-house and work with
sense of old-world luxury. With a long and dramatic
the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association’s
history, the resort wears its history well, without
Biosphere program to put on events such as
accidentally appearing out of date. Spanning the
cleaning up waterways, Earth Day, and Bike to Work
waterfront, it is the perfect place to relax in between
Week.
days spent boating or exploring the wineries of the “Our resort is Green Key certified and the measures
Okanagan Valley.
we have taken include switching all our lights The resort recently opened a new restaurant,
to LED, offering EV charging stations, removing
located on the Manteo side of the resort, which is
plastic straws and stirrers from our restaurants,
designed to whisk you away from the Okanagan
using seasonal regional foods whenever available,
to the shores of the Mediterranean: Maestro’s at
and providing labelled bins for mixed recycling and
Manteo.
refundables throughout the property, just to name a few,” Sarah said.
“Driven by the cuisine of Valencia, Genoa, Split, and Nice, featuring sea-inspired dishes, local vegetables,
For all its modern luxuries, the Eldorado is proud
with a generous usage of oils, spices, and grains,
of its aristocratic, yet salacious, past. Stretching all
their unique dishes make up the vibrant space
the way back to 1926, the resort was founded by
that is Maestro's. The terrace is just a stone’s throw
an English woman, Countess Bubna who, by the
from the lake and is the place to be on a sunny day,
standards of the time, was a scandalous individual.
cocktail in hand!” said Sarah Bradshaw, Creative “After 7 years of marriage, she was divorced, turning
Design Manager of the Eldorado Resort.
the Countess into a social outcast for it was during a When you’re ready to come in from a long day on
time when divorce was quite uncommon. She was
the water, the health and wellness team at Eldorado
already accustomed to controversy however, as her
offers everything from deep tissue massages to
mother was the mistress of the supremely wealthy
facials, scrubs, and mani-pedis. For all of their
Duke of Sutherland. After the Duke passed away,
services, they use Eminence Organic Skin Care
the Countess’s mother inherited a sizable fortune.
products, a sustainable brand which formulates all
In 1926, Countess Bubna built a Victorian-style Inn in
their products with natural ingredients. Sarah adds
Kelowna’s Mission area at 4519 Eldorado Road called
that they chose this brand as they want their clients
the Eldorado Arms. The Inn became a popular and
to be assured that they are getting the best quality
sophisticated social spot for locals and visitors alike,
products.
hosting many celebrations and weddings over the years,” explained Sarah.
As demonstrated in their products of choice for their spa treatments, they value sustainability. As
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