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When we first moved out to the coast from the prairies in 1990 and settled in the Coquitlam area, we immediately fell in love with the beauty that surrounded us. Our young daughter at that time was taking Horse back riding lessons in a little village nearby, a small finger of land nestled between Coquitlam and Port Moody, bordering on Provincial Park. It was at this time, we decided, if ever we were in a position to build our dream home, it would be here.
The Village of Anmore, an undiscovered jewel in one of the suburbs of Vancouver, home to just over 1800 residents, home to Buntzen Lake, a fresh water lake surrounded by shoreline and mountain trails, picnic grounds, boat rentals, summer swimming, and encompassing the magnificence of nature at its best.
A retreat where the mountains touch the stars, where the deer still roam and the odd black bear comes to call. This is our home.

As life has a way of passing by, our three children suddenly became young adults and two recently moved out. Suddenly left without a houseful of teenagers and their friends to cook for and clean up after, we felt a void that had to be filled.

Both my husband and I have been in the sales and marketing industry for over 30 years. Our pleasure in connecting with people, entertaining and welcoming people into our home seemed a natural fit in our early retirement. During the six years that we have lived here, our home has hosted numerous large events and has seen hundreds of people through our doors. As an entry in the prestigious Georgie Awards several years ago, it has attracted a lot of attention in its most unusual contemporary design and attention to detail throughout. The many amenities the property has to offer make it an ideal place to stay, unwind, and enjoy the surrounding area. A retreat is really a more appropriate term for this luxury accommodation.

My extensive background in cooking, adds much to our Silver Door retreat. Having studied four years in the Faculty of Home Economics with a specialty in Housing and Kitchen Design and focusing on Foods and Nutrition, in addition to culinary studies abroad (La Varenne in Paris, France, The Cordon Bleu in London, England, Marcella Hazan in Bologna, Italy, Umberto's Villa Delia in Tuscanny and a guest at the Chef's Hotel school in Lausanne, Switzerland) make it a most natural pairing to welcome guests to our home. Delicious breakfasts, homemade jams and jellies, fresh produce from our own gardens when in season, and cobblers and pies made from our fruit trees will delight one and all..
One of my dreams when I designed my commercial kitchen was to hold culinary classes. As a previous owner and operator of three gourmet kitchen stores in Winnipeg, Manitoba (The Peppermill Ltd.,The Salt Mill, Coq A Vin) resulting in cooking demonstrations and a newsletter that went out regularly to over 1000 people, and food writer for The Winnipeg Magazine for 3 1/2 years, the combination of a place to stay and participate in cooking classes at the same time would become an added attraction. It seemed only natural that we opened up our home to a Bed and Breakfast. The Culinary Classes soon to follow.


I chose the name The Silver Door because the two silver doors at our front entrance greet people and welcome them to our home. The color silver denotes an air of sophistication and excellence and defines the exemplary service and amenities that you will find.

Come, see what we have to offer, and, stay awhile........

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