Our story - Earl Grey Lodge and Greys Restaurant

Voted as one of the best places to stay in Western Canada by Ski Canada Magazine, the boutique hotel caters to a wide variety of clientele, including corporations seeking an exclusive retreat, couples and families on vacation, reunions, and wedding parties.

The Lodge’s interior is designed to maintain an authentic cabin feel while incorporating an art deco influence, including the use of oak, cedar, granite, slate, and leather to provide a natural yet luxurious mountain ambience. Sleeping up to eleven guests, the Lodge contains five guest rooms, which have been designed to blend the rustic log walls with modern luxury amenities. All rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, bath, granite and oak vanity with well lit mirrors, hairdryers, and heated floors. There is a guest kitchen and new for 2011 winter there is a guest lounge with satellite television, DVDs, a fully-stocked library of books and fireplace, WiFi are also available.

The Earl Grey Lodge is owned and operated by Clare and Phil Marshall, expats from the UK who opened the hotel in 2003, effectively attaining their goal to “live the ultimate lifestyle.” As Phil explains, “Back in the UK, I was a corporate director, immersed daily in the demands presented by the job. However, Clare and I had always dreamt of pursuing something for ourselves and our two children Charlotte and William that was more satisfying; less material focused and ultimately more fulfilling. Somewhat impulsively I resigned and, after traveling for two months, we decided to relocate to Panorama. Where better a place to enjoy the outdoors, socialize with a wider variety of people.”

We recognised from the start that the resort needed a small intermit restaurant with great food and wine and Greys Restaurant was born.

The facility also includes a wedding gazebo, which is positioned in the grounds, next to the woods and alongside a lawned area. Truly, the Lodge’s expansive and beautifully manicured grounds are ideal for wedding photos.

 

  How times have changed!!

2011 update
 

Well both the kids have left home with Charlotte (20) studying and living in Calgary and Will (18) living and working in Banff - Clare and I have put the lodge up for sale and are looking for the next people wishing to live the dream. We are going to stay in the area and pursue other opportunities. If you are interested in continuing the dream contact us - the lodge is profit making and open 8 months a year, 4 months off to play