Nina's Hillside Garden

7.5 / 10

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Welcome to Nina’s Hillside Garden. Owned, build and operated by Roland and Nina. Nina’s Garden Tea House has been open since 2000. But the garden itself began many years earlier, when Nina and Roland moved to this house in 1984. Roland The Story of Nina’s Hillside Garden Nina's Hillside Garden·Sunday, January 21, 2018 We are only open in the summer, from mid June to mid of September! Welcome to Nina’s Hillside Garden. Read more Every winter beautiful food sculptures grace the banquet room at the Kimberley Alpine Resort. Guest have admired sculptures and showpieces, made of chocolate, lard..., butter ice carvings, sugar pulling, sugar blowing and sugar cups, centerpieces large as 9’ x 4.5’ made from gingerbread or icing sugar. These works of art are created by Roland Gaschen the Resort Swiss chef. Roland was trained as a pastry chef in Bern, Switzerland. During a three year apprenticeship he studied pastry-making and cake decorating. It’s an art. After Roland completed his apprenticeship, hi went to Vancouver to work for Super Value at the age of 21. taught bakery staff in 20 different stores in B.C. and Alberta, including the Super Value at Cranbrook. Then worked in a Super Value for three years in Calgary, then came to Kimberley in 1977 to cook at the Resort. “ I always liked Kimberley, used to ski a lot, and do sum fishing in the summer, it's beautiful here! Roland returned to Switzerland for more cooking training and took a six month hotel management course, so that he and his wife, Nina could operate a restaurant in Bern. In 1982, Roland and Nina returned to Canada and operated a restaurant in a wilderness camp near Williams Lake. They came back to Kimberley in 1983 and Roland has been preparing gourmet Banquets, dinners and marvelous sculptures at the Resort till he retired in the year 2011, to work with his wife at Nina’s Hillside Garden. Welcome to Nina’s Hillside Garden. Owned, build and operated by Roland and Nina. Nina’s Garden Tea House has been open since 2000. But the garden itself began many years earlier, when Nina and Roland moved to this house in 1984. Roland ,who is a pastry chef , turned to building, he wanted something that would last a bit longer then all the food sculptures he was doing at the Resort, also wanted to make Nina feel bit more at home-so he built a Swiss village for her! Nina and Roland have made everything that you see in the garden and e Update description

Address:

440 Spokane st
Kimberley

Telephone:

250-427-4681

Opening hours:

Tuesday: 11:00-15:00

Wednesday: 11:00-15:00

Thursday: 11:00-15:00

Friday: 11:00-15:00

Saturday: 11:00-15:00

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Argyrw K. 1969-12-31
magic

Jessica H. 1969-12-31
The food was exceptional. Even all the kids enjoyed it! We sat 12 people comfortably to overlook some amazing scenery. Everyone enjoyed pointing out…

ArnoldMaryann W. 1969-12-31
Amazing!! Everyone needs to go experience this piece of beauty!!

Jörg D. 1969-12-31
A lovely, nice place to be, relax, enjoy the lunch (soup and sandwich - not many options to select, but all the mory tasty!) and have a look down over…

Barb J. 1969-12-31
From the first glimpse of the miniature houses, to the last drop of homemade soup, I loved every minute of this surprise excursion. Nina hugged my…

James R. 1969-12-31
Beautiful place, Beautiful food, Beautiful garden, Beautiful people. Did I mention that the desserts Rock!

Glenda Hennessy M. 1969-12-31
This is a must do for anyone coming to Kimberley, BC. The gardens are truly magical and the food, especially the desserts are superb! Can't wait to…

Noreen de J. 1969-12-31
Nina's is a very quaint and wonderful place for lunch. The menu is a simple sandwich and bowl of soup, which taste amazing - the garden and the…

Samantha L. 1969-12-31
Nina is the sweetest lady. Great place for a delicious soup, sandwich and cake!

Miriam B. 1969-12-31
We had such a wonderful experience here. The food was amazing and the owners and staff so gracious. Loved the rapport that Nina had with my kids...…

Tamara L. 1969-12-31
Beautiful place!! Amazing garden, delicious food and fantastic service!! It was a pleasure meeting you Nina

Don H. 1969-12-31
Great little gem in the trees

Danielle D. 1969-12-31
Truly unique & magical. Food was amazing, loved our visit today. Thank you.

Josée B. 1969-12-31
Nina and Roland are the perfect hosts! Their garden is heaven on earth and their soups and sandwiches and cake, well all the love in the world is put…

A Ka N. 1969-12-31
Best place to visit!! Yummy healthy food, friendly people, beautiful beautiful garden!!!!!

Mark A. 1969-12-31
We had a great visit and fantastic food! Strongly recommend the experience and encourage anyone to visit this again there is so much to see ... Great…

Jenn B. 1969-12-31
Best soup and sandwich I've ever had! Could eat here everyday!

Amanda G. 1969-12-31
Was a great experience! Food was fantastic and the service was very friendly! The setting in the garden is beautiful! I strongly recommend this place…

Angela C. 1969-12-31
Nina is a complete angel ..The atmosphere is heartwarming and the food is delicious!

Pat B. 1969-12-31
This garden oasis, with it delicious food & beautiful atmosphere, is the 'best kept secret' in Kimberley... Alpine, cozy & so creative ♥...I can't get…

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