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Meet Our Echo Valley Ranch & Spa
Family
Main role
President
Side roles
Focussing on the “Blue Ecology” philosophy in support of Michael Blackstock’s vision and endeavour.
Where are you from?
England
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
Founder
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
being there
What’s your best tip for guests?
Relax and take in your surroundings.
Main role
Facilitator
Side roles
multiple
Where are you from?
Thailand
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
Founder
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
connecting with nature
What’s your best tip for guests?
relax, and listen to nature
Main role
Artist in Residence
Side roles
Art tours, teaching Aboriginal Culture and Blue Ecology philosophy with all who want to listen
Where are you from?
Kamloops, BC
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
10 years
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
eating, chatting with guests
What’s your best tip for guests?
Be open to possibilities
Main role
Operations Manager
Side roles
wrangler, guide, and dog whisperer
Where are you from?
Denmark
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since July 2018
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
turning the horses back out to pasture at the end of the day
What’s your best tip for guests?
try to remember to just “be”
Main role
Guide
Side roles
groundskeeping, maintenance, and resident teller of tall stories
Where are you from?
Newfoundland, Canada
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since 2011
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
target shooting
What’s your best tip for guests?
if it’s outdoors, it’s great!
Main role
Spa Therapist
Side roles
gardener, kitchen helper, and known for having the best sense of humour (which is probably due to being married to Darrel)
Where are you from?
Japan
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since 1995
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
gardening and hiking
What’s your best tip for guests?
the nature trails around the ranch
Main role
Spa Therapist
Side roles
yoga teacher, gardener, and fearless explorer
Where are you from?
Thailand
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since 1998
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
I love all our activities
What’s your best tip for guests?
enjoy a spa treatment
Main role
Groundskeeping, Animal Care
Side roles
gardener, and keeper of Lucky and Babe (the ranch pigs)
Where are you from?
Thailand
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since 2004
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
I love all activities
What’s your best tip for guests?
you have to try it all
Main role
Bookkeeper
Side roles
gardener, groundskeeper, and speed record holder for biking on the ranch’s runway
Where are you from?
Thailand
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since 1995
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
Biking and hiking
What’s your best tip for guests?
Horse Harmony and hiking
Main role
Groundskeeper
Side roles
gardener, mechanic, and best tractor driver at the ranch
Where are you from?
Thailand
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since 1995
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
Hiking and biking
What’s your best tip for guests?
Mount Bowman Hike
Main role
Spa Director
Side roles
gardener, Thai chef, and always concerned everyone on the team eats enough
Where are you from?
Thailand
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since 1995
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
I love going to the gym and hiking
What’s your best tip for guests?
Canyon Connection tour, hiking, and spa
Main role
Marketing and Sales
Side roles
marketing, sales, and avid dishwasher
Where are you from?
Germany
How long have you been part of the Echo Valley team?
since 2012
What’s your favourite activity at the ranch?
taking pictures of the incredible sunrises and sunsets
What’s your best tip for guests?
Survival Spirit and Copper Drop Springs