where we gather in Desolation Sound

  • cocktails
  • A two-story wooden building with a balcony and a black metal roof, labeled 'Refuge Dockside.
  • food
  • A serene lakeside scene with boats docked at a marina, surrounded by a forested hillside and a clear sky during sunset.
  • Slices of raw fish garnished with chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and black pepper served in a white oval dish on a wooden table, with a glass of red wine and a plate of blistered green chili peppers nearby.
  • A brown sign with white letters says 'Refuge Cove Store Fuel.' In the background, there is a lighthouse with a red top and white bottom, a woman and child sitting on rocks, a tree with sparse branches, a boat on the water, and a partly cloudy sky.
  • A close-up of a gourmet burger with a bun, lettuce, tomato, and pickles on a wooden table, with a blurred background and a glass of beer to the side.
  • A person pours red wine into a glass on a table at a beachfront bar during sunset.
  • A table with two black bowls containing grilled shrimp and a salad with cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and other vegetables. There is a lemon wedge and a small container of dipping sauce nearby.
  • Glass of tropical cocktail garnished with pineapple slice on wooden railing during sunset.
  • People dining and socializing on a covered wooden deck overlooking a lake with boats and forested hills in the background.
REFUGE DOCKSIDE KITCHEN
  • Interior of a store with wooden furniture, pottery, and artwork on the wall, illuminated by warm sunlight.
  • Black t-shirt hanging on a white hanger against a wood shingle wall. The t-shirt has white text that reads 'Desolation Sound Yacht Club' with a small logo and the initials 'BC' and 'CA'.
  • A display of small pots of watercolor paints in various colors arranged in wooden trays.
  • Art supplies and shells on a wooden table at a craft fair or market stall.
  • Display of ceramic pottery and pottery-related items, including bowls, cups, and vases, arranged on a wooden shelf and table, with a wooden wall background.
  • Display of colorful postcards or prints with abstract and nature-inspired designs arranged on a wooden surface, with ceramic cups and a yellow spiky object in the foreground.
  • A weathered wooden bridge casting shadows over the water below, with buildings on stilts in the background.
  • A gray sweatshirt with the words 'Desolation Sound' and 'Yacht Club' printed on the front hanging on a white hanger against a wooden wall background.
  • Inside of a retail store selling shoes and outdoor gear, with shoes displayed on wooden tables and shelves, and large windows showing outdoor scenery.
REFUGE COVE GALLERY
  • A small wooden floating dock on a body of water with a glass cabin containing people relaxing inside, backdropped by forested hills and mountains at sunset.
  • People swimming and relaxing on a wooden dock on calm waters with mountainous landscape in the background.
  • A small illuminated floating sauna sits on a dock in a calm body of water, with mountains and a clear sky in the background during sunset.
  • A person sitting on a wooden bench inside a glass sauna overlooking a calm waters, surrounded by forested mountains during sunset.
  • Two women in black swimsuits jumping into the ocean, viewed through a porthole window opening.
  • People sitting on the dock of a floating sauna with their feet hanging in the water, during daytime, with mountains and trees in the background, and a building structure on the right.
  • A man in swim trunks jumping into the ocean from a wooden dock, with a mountain landscape in the background. To the right, there is a wooden wall with hooks holding towels and robes.
REFUGE SAUNA
  • An aerial view of a boat cruising through a narrow, rocky channel between two dense forested islands, creating white wake splashes in the water.
  • Smiling man with gray hair wearing a black cap and a white T-shirt with black text, sitting inside a boat, pointing at something outside.
  • A boat with navigation equipment and antennas on a body of water during sunset, with mountains and a cloudy sky in the background.
  • An aerial view of a boat on dark water with sunlight reflecting off the surface.
  • A motorboat speeding through a body of water near rocky shoreline with trees and forested hills in the background, under a cloudy sky.
  • Scenic view of a rocky shoreline with a small boat in the water, and distant islands under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A boat on a body of water during dusk with the silhouette of mountains in the background.
  • A narrow passage through a lush, green mountainous landscape with a boat and wake visible on the water.
DESOLATION SOUND WATER TAXI
  • Close-up of a set of keys with a round keychain that reads 'Desolation Sound Yacht Club' resting on a dark table
  • Two men are preparing fresh scallops on a wooden dock with an aluminum boat in the background. One man is squatting and opening the scallops, while the other man stands nearby. The scene takes place outdoors with trees in the background.
  • Black T-shirt hanging on a white hanger against a wooden wall. The T-shirt has white text that reads 'Desolation Sound Yacht Club' with a small flag graphic.
  • A person seen from behind, wearing a white T-shirt with black text, inside a water taxi with windows showing the sky and landscape outside.
  • A person with long, dark hair wearing a white t-shirt and shorts standing by a body of water during sunset, looking at distant mountains.
  • A woman standing on a boat's deck, smiling, with a Garmin marine GPS and radar equipment nearby, and a wooden house on stilts surrounded by trees in the background.
  • People sitting and standing on rocks beside a body of water at sunset near a lighthouse on the right
DESOLATION SOUND YACHT CLUB

private, wood-fired sessions in the heart of Desolation Sound

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dine

Refuge Dockside Kitchen

open June 5th-September 15th
daily 9am - 8pm
reservations@refugegroup.ca
@refugedocksidekitchen

shop

Refuge Cove Gallery

open May 15th - September 15th
daily 9am - 5pm
gallery@refugegroup.ca
@refugecovegallery

sAUNA

Refuge Sauna

daily private bookings available

sauna@refugegroup.ca
@refugesauna

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A marina with boats docked at a wooden pier, a building with a sign that reads 'Refuge,' surrounded by a forested hillside, during sunset.