After helping some dear friends/clients buy a house up in the new Harrison Highlands/Mt Woodside community, they wanted to treat us for all our efforts, and treat us they did! An evening out at Rowena's. Located at Morris Valley Rd, in the small Harrison Mills (Pop 79!), you would think you have stepped back into the luxury of the Hotel Vancouver of the 1920's or the Banff Fairmont (the boutique house hotel). Situated alongside Harrison River and about 3 Km from the historic frontier town of Kilby - it may seem an unusual place for such class and atmosphere - but as it is joined to the Sandpiper Golf Course, it thus becomes a perfect mix creating a 'destination' experience, especially the dining, which requires no memberships.
The views are exceptional and the restaurant itself a combination of rustic and modern. We had the fantastic fortune of having the company of |Betty Anne Pretty, whose family history makes up the incredible backstory to how Rowena's came to be. As owner, you will see her around - it is well worth it to make her acquaintance if you are a history buff, or just enjoy the tales of a still owned family business that has been around and made it through many different eras.
The food was extraordinary, myself having the Duck. The best I have had up to this point was at 'The Girl & The Fig' in Sonoma, CA and thought it could not get better, but Rowena's topped it. The Croquet was perhaps the most perfect I have ever had, and they are hard to get just right. It was! The dishes may seem elegant, but are surprisingly hearty and filling. Later upon seeing the Chef was a younger lady, I just knew she has big things in front of her, she has the absolute touch of a master Chef. So make sure to dine here while they have such extraordinary employ! read more