Stories

Slow moments, thoughtful stops, and all the ways to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend is one of those times when Naramata really comes into its own. The blossoms are out. Patios are filling. There’s a natural rhythm along the Bench – people moving from place to place, running into familiar faces,

“Indeed, to be simple is to be great.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

On summer mornings in Naramata, before the village is fully awake, the first sign of life is often the magical glow from a special little kitchen on the main road. Inside, the counters at

Easter Weekend on the Naramata Bench: Wine, Views & Slow Spring Moments

Planning an Easter weekend in the Okanagan? Here’s why the Naramata Bench should be at the top of your list.

If you’re looking for an easy, memorable way to spend the long weekend, this

"When we see a bicycle in the city, we rejoice as if we saw nature itself; when we see a bicycle in nature, we rejoice as if we saw two great friends!"

~ Mehmet Murat ildan

Kurt Flaman owns Freedom Bike Shop in Penticton. For him,