Or, if you prefer rustic, (as in no electricity or running water) we have a wall tent overlooking the river complete with wood stove and two twin beds. Quiet serenity at its best!
About your hosts
Bill and Barbara Drury share a lot of the Yukon’s history between them. Barbara, who comes from a goldmining family, was raised in the Dawson City area.
Bill was born and raised in Whitehorse, and is the grandson of Will Drury Senior, who first came to the Yukon in 1900, and established the Taylor and Drury Store.
At one point there were 13 stores in the franchise, extending from Teslin to Pelly Banks. It was said that they ‘sold everything from groceries to tailored
suits.” The stores provided Yukoners with most of their mercantile needs for over 50 years!
Bill’s father (another Bill!) started Circle D Ranch in 1962 as a hobby, and young Bill used to come out with his dad on weekends to clear land, ride horses,
and eventually raise hay. He took the farm over from his father as a young man, and turned it into a full-time occupation.
After he and Barbara married they got a milk cow, and she became the mother of a small herd which they raised for meat sales. About 8 years ago they
diversified into raising elk for both elk antler production and meat sales. They still raise enough hay to feed their own animals, and for some off-farm sales.
Their 5 children are all grown, and pursuing lives of their own.
About our location
Circle D Ranch is located on the banks of the Takhini River, and facing Nai-Lin mountain, a sacred mountain to the Ta’an and Champagne-Aishihik First Nation.
It is said that many battles were fought over who had control of this mountain.
Takhini is a Tlingit place name. The Southern Tutchone word for ‘Takhini’ is ‘Nakhu chu’, meaning ‘crossing with raft.’ You can cross with canoe, and visit
Nai-lin. It has a quiet and peaceful presence, silent witness to the passing of centuries.
