About the back hills

Set in the Metchosin hills only 30 minutes from Victoria, the back hills offers women a country retreat from the rigours of their daily lives. This hillside acreage, covered with picturesque arbutus trees, teems with life. Watch the deer and quail from your bedroom window. Take in the rolling hills from the house, or better yet, hike to the top of the property to enjoy a spectacular view of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains beyond.

This rustic country home is filled with women's images, women's literature and women's music -- it's a place to be comfortable and bask in the energy. Take some time off to read on the sun-deck or just snuggle in under a big cozy quilt. The coffee pot's always on, usually with some fresh baking to have with it. Evening offers a place by the fieldstone fireplace and morning an ample breakfast (vegetarians welcome). Come and enjoy !

What Guests Say About the back hills

Some notes from the guestbook:

"This has been the most enjoyable weekend I have spent in a very long time. The bed was comfortable, the company wonderful , the breakfast delightful surprises and the deer a joy!"
"This place is a real treasure..."
"You have chosen a peaceful, restorative setting for your retreat..."
"Thanks so much for everything. It feels as if we've stayed a couple of days with friends."
"The silence, the sound, the refreshing company, the feeling of freedom..."

Reservation Information

Guests are invited to enjoy the whole of the main floor of my home, including living room with wood fireplace, kitchen privileges, music room with women's CDs, videos and books to explore! Each of the rooms has either a queen or a double bed. Washrooms are shared.

Summer Rates (July, August & September)
2 women/1 room: $80
1 woman/1 room: $60
Ask about discounts for repeat guests.

Off Season Rates (October through June)
2 women/1 room: $60
1 woman/1 room: $50
2 women travelling together/2 rooms: $80

All prices include a (it'll never leave you hungry) back hills breakfast!

Check In & Shuttle
Check in after 4 pm / Check out by 11 am
Pick up and drop off at a local bus exchange can be arranged.

Smoking
the back hills is smoke-free; however, a space on the sundeck is available for smokers.

Special Occasions
Do let me know if your visit marks a special event. I'd be happy to help you celebrate by arranging for a bottle of champagne or a bouquet of flowers to be waiting in your room.

Accessibility
Unfortunately, the back hills is not wheelchair accessible. The guest areas of the house are on the second floor and are reached via two flights of 6 steps. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have other accessibility questions.

Pets
Women with allergies will want to know that the back hills is a cat-friendly home. These same women may also want to know that the b&b is very clean, and I've had numerous positive comments from guests with cat allegies.

Margaret
the back hills guest house for women
E-mail me at: backhill@islandnet.com