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"The Ranch" – An Atherton/Tolhurst Family project.
2025 Newsletter ready for viewing!
It’s a little late but the 2025 Holiday Newsletter is published and ready for viewing. We hope that the holidays have been great for you and your loved ones and that you take the time to catch up with the Atherton/Tolhurst clan. wishing you ALL the VERY BEST in 2026! CHEERS!
CLICK HERE! to view the 2025 Holiday Newsletter
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WSR to go on the Market
Escape to the tranquillity of Warm Springs Ranch, a hidden gem nestled on the west side of beautiful Ruth Lake in the South Cariboo region of BC. This captivating OFF-GRID acreage of 16.55 acres boasts over 1000 feet of waterfrontage.
This home is designed with Net Zero principles and constructed to ensure minimal environmental impact. Facing south, the residence receives abundant natural light, highlighting its eco-friendly ethos with R45+ insulation and triple-pane windows that guarantee energy efficiency throughout the year.
This unique rural haven extends a single floor across 1920 sq ft, featuring an open concept great room that flows into the dining area and a spacious kitchen complete with pantry. The luxurious master bedroom is a retreat in itself, with a walk-in closet and an opulent master bath that promises relaxation. Accommodations also include two additional sleeping rooms, each fitted with a queen bed, and a second bathroom equipped with a large shower.
Relax in the spacious den looking out to the lake or sit out under the pergola and listen to the birds. Comfort is further enhanced by eight state-of-the-art hydronic radiators and a Blaze King wood stove.
The property is self-sufficient, powered by a 4.8 kW PV solar array coupled with a Magnum Inverter system and backed up by a 12 hp Kubota generator
This unparalleled retreat is an invitation to join the few who savour the peace and serenity that only a property like this can offer.
2025 Holiday Newsletter is Ready!
HUATULCO, MEXICO March 2025
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your loved ones. Every year the Atherton/Tolhurst clan publish a newsletter glancing over their past year’s events. Yes! we are a little late this year but we do hope that you take the time to enjoy the 2025 Holiday Newsletter and catch up with us!
Wishing you and your clan ALL the VERY BEST in 2026!
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2023 Holiday Newsletter is Ready!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your loved ones. Every year the Atherton/Tolhurst clan publish a newsletter glancing over their past year’s events. We do hope that you take the time to enjoy the 2023 Holiday Newsletter and catch up with us!
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Wishing you and your clan ALL the VERY BEST in 2024!
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The 2022 Holiday Newsletter is ready!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your loved ones. Our 2022 Holiday Newsletter is ready for viewing. We hope you take the time to see what the Atherton/Tolhurst clan have been up to in 2022! Wishing you ALL the VERY BEST in 2023! CHEERS!
2021 Holiday Newsletter
The 2021 Holiday Newsletter is ready. We hope that you will take the time to catch up with the Atherton/Tolhurst clan. We wish you and your loved ones, HAPPY HOLIDAY, MERRY CHRISTMAS! and ALL the VERY BEST in 2022!
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2020 HAPPY HOLIDAYS
For us, living at the Lake, it is already quite isolated, so during these unsettled times, isolation seems quite normal but as Christmas comes we feel the pain of not being able to be and share with our family. So, for all our family and friends out there, we do feel your pain but know that you, like us, will all find ways to share the joys and beauty of this holiday time.
Over the past 10 years, we have published an annual HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER. for 2019 we were unable to get one published, just to immersed in building our house and looks too late to get one out this year. If you haven’t read any of the past HOLIDAY NEWSLETTERS, we encourage you to do so.
For 2020, looks like we have run out of time so if you are interested in catching up with the Atherton/Tolhurst clan, check out and click the following links:
- CLICK HERE for an update on Atherton/Tolhurst clan!
- CLICK HERE for an update on our Ranch House!
- CLICK HERE for 2020 WSR Fisherman of the Year!
- CLICK HERE for Past HOLIDAY NEWSLETTERS!
We do hope you take the time to catch up with us and more importantly take the time to enjoy and cherish all those around you. Here’s wishing all of you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and ALL THE VERY BEST IN 2021!
2019 Winter has Arrived
Winter has finally arrived at WSR and it is time to think about our annual Holiday newsletter. TT and I continue to work at completing our build and although it often seems to be overwhelming we keep moving forward. It really only seems like yesterday when we broke grounded, yet here it is almost 18 months later. They do say that time flies when you’re having fun, so I guess we are having fun!
We are celebrating Christmas @ the Ranch this year and are excited to have Scott Palmer, Stefano and family, Tor and Kajal and C’s family, SilverTip, Rina and Travis share this wonderful time.
Keep a watch out for the 2019 Holiday newsletter, coming soon.
Warm Springs Ranch Winter Update
Ready for hookup! 5 Kw of collection panels.
It has been a reasonably mild and dry winter so far in the South Caribou of British Columbia, here at Warm Springs Ranch on the shoreline of Ruth Lake. Our total snowfall is under 16 inches and our coldest day/night, -31.6 C.
This past week, Tracy and I worked on the solar panel racking. After actually seeing where the winter sun can be collected for our system, we changed the racking location to in front of our home. Here at 51.49 degrees latitude, collection time is limited so location of the panels is key to less fuel cost running the generator.
There were some definite trials and tribulations in the assembly process of the racks, especially since the main assembly diagram was incorrect, but we stayed patient, undid and redo’ed to finally get it right. Special thanks to oldest son, Scott Palmer who popped in to give us a hand getting the second of panels up and ready for wiring.
Next step if for the actual electrical hookup, running 130 feet of 8/3 AWG cable from the racks to the battery bank and inverter. We will keep you posted.
2018 “HOLIDAY NEWSLETTER”
We do hope all is well for you, your loved ones and all around you. It’s time to kick back and spend some time with us @ Warm Springs Ranch. Enjoy catching up with the Atherton/Tolhurst clan. CHEERS!
Here is to a HAPPY HOLIDAY and ALL the very BEST in 2019.
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