Welcome To A Touch of Austria
A unique, entertaining, sociable and delicious West Kelowna attraction that will ignite your senses
OPEN YEAR ROUND
A 5 STARS UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
Musical Garden Cafe open Fridays, Saturday and Sundays from 1-5p.m<
Outdoors cafe seating open April - end of October weather permitting
Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance. tel. 250-718-9875
RSVP in advance required 250-718-9875 email: claudia.kargl@telus.net
RSVP is required in advance to assure the customer of their reservation/seating and to guarantee freshly made pastry upon arrival. Choice seating is available on the balcony, patio or in the garden oasis wild bird haven.
Mode of payment: cash, e-money transfer to email: claudia.kargl@telus.net or VISA. $35 per person, couple $60 and $20 per person bus tour
This assures the customer their reservation/seating and guarantees freshly made pastry for serving upon customer arrival.
West Kelowna – Award Winning – Best Garden
Community in Bloom – Award Winning – best Garden
Daily Courier – Award Winning – Best Bakery
Daily Courier – Award Winning – Best Local Business
IGNITE YOUR SENSES
“A one-of-a-kind organic garden, patio, quaint salon art gallery, live piano music, culinary arts setting”
Experience chilled West Kelowna top quality white wine, Austrian Hotel Sacher decaffeinated freshly ground roasted bean cafe with freshly whipped cream & dab of Mozart cream liqueur, Austrian speciality chocolates, pastry chef Claudia’s acclaimed dark Belgian chocolate “Sachertorte” cake with rum, apricot jam and roasted almonds. Other decadent pastries may be available depending on customer demand.)
FOR PURCHASE: Speciality “Sachertorte” cakes, ready to go, available in small gift boxes.
Enjoy our 5 Star Experiences
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED at least 48 hours IN ADVANCE.
For a most memorable “one of a kind” experience, book your special occasion today!
About Us
A Touch of Austria is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy music, traditional Viennese food and people!
Hosts Claudia Kargl, a multidisciplinary artist performer and her hubby Jim Gray welcome you to their place @ 3063 Bridlehill Drive, Smith Creek, West Kelowna.
Book your special event today and we will accommodate your date to make wonderful memories
Please book well in advance for us to make your day a most memorable experience.
A Touch of Austria in the Okanagan
The Empowering Music Connection
The power of music creates moments of joy & peace and connects the body & soul. It enhances mood, promotes relaxation, reduces anxiety and produces a calming effect. Music makes a person come alive!
Famous Tritsch Tratsch Viennese Polka
Meaning chit chat - getting together to have a good time to appreciate fine music & art
Exclusive Group Opportunity - We Host
Have a special date to celebrate? Have friends coming to town?
Seniors Retirement Bus Tours Welcome
Guests are treated to traditional homemade Austrian pastries
A Retreat to Getaway and Ignite Your Senses
OPTION A : “VIVA MUSICA” for 6 or more people includes a full 2 hour showcase event followed by the description already presented.<br>
OPTION B: “DOLCE E BELLA ESPRESSIONE” for individuals, couples or very small groups of less than 6 people
Guests can linger and enjoy their experience in the garden oasis for a beautiful afternoon outing.
Enjoy delightful Austrian specialities and organic homemade Viennese pastires. Experience the quaint setting and seating with recorded Austrian light classical musical “bonbons” along with some lovely live calming piano playing to add charm and finesse to the ambiance.
ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL FESTIVE EVENTS TO CELEBRATE: Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter or your requested exclusive catered event for up to 25 people.
A Touch of Austria is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy music, traditional Viennese food and people!
An ambiance of trees, flowers, wild birds, ornamental grasses, butterflies. A Touch of Austria is a state of the art studio/gallery, an eco-friendly garden oasis, a soothing live piano entertainment, delicious coffee and aromas, decadent Viennese tortes, and special European chocolates. On top of all that, have fun making new acquaintances.
Flowers
An eco-friendly garden oasis
Wild Birds
An ambiance of trees and wild birds
Butterflies
Our flowers attract many butterflies
A Touch of Austria History
Dating back to the beginning of the 19th Century, “The Society of the Friends of Music” was started to cultivate the appreciation of music in Vienna, Austria. At that time, the famous Strauss family was the center of attraction. Dance compositions became instant hits. Waltzes, including “Tritsch Tratsch” the famous polka of Johann Strauss junior became the music for entertainment.
Soon thereafter, the Viennese composer Franz Schubert brought inspiration, entertainment, creative energy and the joy of life through his founding of “Schubertiades” – musical soirees in the circle of music lovers.
In 2017, A Touch of Austria was founded to rekindle the appreciation of a diverse range of top quality music for music buffs in the Okanagan Valley. Its founding stems from blending Schubertiades musical soirees and the Tritsch Tratsch Polka meaning ‘chit chat’ that exemplifies the warmth of human connection and opportunities for social gatherings.
Born in Montreal of Austrian Viennese heritage, I learned about the traditions and culture of the European country from an early age. Part of my extensive educational background was to study and live in Salzburg and Vienna. I also acquired culinary skills from working at an internationally acclaimed restaurant and hotel, learning culinary recipes. I also have extensive knowledge in piano performance, music history and the arts studying with world class artists, teachers and performers. .My diverse background as a multi-disciplinary artist performer provides me the opportunity to share my passion for music, arts and culture and wealth of experience with others.
