For the most AMAZING & STELLAR experiences on the Thompson River EVER, the Kumsheen River Resort is the MUST DO place to stay. This property offers 'glamping' services (vs camping) that include options to sleep by the river in a teepee!!! I opted for the latter & thanks to Mareike she helped make my DREAMS come TRUE.
I highly recommend Teepee #4 because it sits on the perimeter of the property overlooking the Thompson. It comes with two twin & one double bed (enough for a family of four) along with enough comforters, linens & towels for ALL. Kumsheen thought of EVERYTHING for their guests. There were baskets of amenities including star charts, lighters for candles (not included so don't forget to bring some) solar powered lanterns, shampoo, soap & ear plugs!!! The CN Traintracks are directly below the property but after a tiring day on the river (along with proper insertion of your ear plugs) the sound becomes almost lulling.
If you didn't have time or in my case the resources to bring your own food (I flew in from Southern California), Kumsheen's Chefs will not disappoint. Special shoutout to breakfast cook, Terry who made my stay EXCEPTIONAL with the French Toast & fresh fruit cup. Btw - No need for syrup on these bad boys because Terry whips it up like a breakfast Strawberry Shortcake complete with whip cream. He literally picks the mint FRESH from the garden next to the kitchen to muddle into a simple syrup for the fruit cup. I was so addicted to it by the end of the trip, I was begging for the recipe.
The hospitality at Kumsheen is only surpassed by it's grounds. This property boasts a pool, jacuzzi, volleyball courts, disc golf, life size chess set & 5-star restaurant!!!! It truly was a bit of heaven on earth. Thank you Kumsheen for keeping me warm & safe my first trip out to BC... I will most definitely be back!!!! read more