Getting away from the hustle and bustle of city life is the perfect way to recharge your body, refresh your mind and reconnect with your partner.  Slowing down to notice the beauty around us, whether it is the simple song of an evening Swallow or the spine-tingling  majesty of a lake and mountain sunset, brings a sense of inner peace.  Finding peace and quiet, finding rejuvenation is not easy to do sitting behind the wheel of a car, stuck in rush hour traffic, regardless of how good the sound proofing.

Harrison Hot Springs surrounded by incredible natural beauty offers the perfect location for a car-free vacation.   Once you park your car in Harrison there is no need to use it again.  All the shops, cafe’s and hotels are within walking distance.  Many of the local hikes are accessible from the Village.  Bring your bike with you to Harrison Hot Springs and you can access the back road farm country and do the Circle Farm Tour.  Turn you cell phone off, shut your blackberry down, leave your car keys in your room and explore the earth by foot or bike.  Want to explore the water, go for a guided kayak tour down the Harrison River, listen to the river as the steady current carries you along.  Depending on the season you will find Herons, Osprey, Bald Eagle, Seals, Otter and other wildlife along the way.  This is life at a pace that allows you to enjoy your life.   Come enjoy a few days of your life in Harrison Hot Springs.

The beautiful interior of the new Layback Lounge

The much anticipated Layback Lounge is now open for business and fully operational Wednesday to Sunday 8pm (ish) to late (ish).  Fridays and Saturdays feature live music (jam sessions are welcome as well!) and Sundays are Salsa night!  Want to be in the lope on whose playing and what’s happening – ‘like’ the Layback’s facebook page and while you’re there check out their before, during and after renovation pictures.  You can also lend them a hand in convincing Hawaiian ukulele player Taimane Gardner to play their killer new venue.