There are those who will live on the mountain and those who can only look up at them.
Some have walked the lazy winding trail at the base, others have explored its many sides and layers, but most have only a vague idea of its curvy profile and amazing depth. Those brought up in Kelowna may know it. For those not from around here Kirschner Mountain is just off Hwy 33, down Loseth road toward the canyon and Mission creek scenic park. Twelve minutes to the airport and university, and less than five from schools, grocery stores and, medical clinics the like. While above and apart from Kelowna, the location is only minutes to Orchard Park Shopping centre, about twenty minutes to downtown and the lake. It is a part of the city but considerably more a part of quiet country living.
The words neighbourhood, community and retreat come to mind, but this is something more. What is emerging at this very special place is something that was well worth the wait for all those many years. This is true mountain living. You will be excused in thinking this is a resort. This is Kirschner Mountain. Big White village is just 45 minutes away with Silver Star a few minutes more. As for vineyards and orchards, they border you along with a creek and Scenic Canyon Regional park.
The region has over 30 golf courses, with the closest minutes away. This is living on a rather grand scale anyway you care to measure. The mountain is home to owls, roving quail and, chipmunks pheasant, falcons as well, deer as regularly visiting eagles and hawks. Kirschner Mountain does have a city side- it is close to it all its amenities but you will feel right at home in its countryside. The family has even seen the odd moose walking through to only nature knows where. It also means some neighbours down the way may just have some fresh cherries or peaches with wildflower honey.
Countryside means peace and quiet. Here life is rich, season in and season out, in ways those living in the city only dream about.
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