MacDonald Acres

Sometimes the loveliest weddings are the ones that feel like a quiet escape into the country.

MacDonald Acres sits on Highway 33 East in Joe Rich, just outside Kelowna, a family-run property that has grown into an RV park, nursery and event venue.

The property is available for weddings, family reunions, birthdays and other occasions. Newly landscaped grounds offer an abundance of natural rock, built-in walkways and several intimate green spaces to use during an event.

For couples drawn to something small and personal, the property has teamed up with Faint of Heart Events, a local planning and styling company specializing in elopements and micro-weddings, to offer meadow elopements on the grounds.

Accommodation is part of the story. A 1,600-square-foot two-level suite with three bedrooms and a kitchen, an RV park and glamping tents are all available for daily, nightly or weekly rental.

It is far enough from the city to feel peaceful, yet close to everything: about 20 minutes to downtown Kelowna, 15 minutes to Kelowna International Airport, and a short drive to many of the region's wineries and Okanagan Lake.

Family might stay on the property for the weekend, gathering in the country air long after the vows are said.

For couples who want an intimate country celebration with room for loved ones to stay close, MacDonald Acres offers a relaxed and personal setting just beyond Kelowna.