Sky Story Bed & Breakfast is a special place to land. Rest, re-set, rejuvenate, learn, and experience all that grasslands has to offer! Immaculate and convenient b & b with Yoga and Art retreats, an art studio, Yoga space, outdoor garden seating and fire pit area. Guest room areas include air conditioning, and free wifi. Three rooms available including spacious guest suite with kitchen. Free parking, in-house laundry facility, and gift nook, plus itinerary advice. Robust organic breakfast included. Vegetarian and vegan options available.
305 1st Avenue, Val Marie, Saskatchewan S0N 2T0 Canada
Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
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Cosy little B & B with informative and hospitable hostess who was very accommodating with our early morning mealtimes. Breakfasts were outstanding! Bedroom was tiny but provided all we needed; a very clean and inviting space. Stairs might provide a challenge for anyone with mobility issues and we were happy not sharing the space with another guest given the current health situation. We enjoyed relaxing in the front yard and the visits with the cats. Lovely spot, gracious hostess. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Aug 24, 2020
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Diana’s place is small but cosy. As other guests have mentioned, the (spotless) bathroom is shared, but I believe all other accommodations in Val Marie also have shared facilities. Diana was a wonderful source of knowledge about the area and the park; her breakfasts are fantastic and she will pack them to go if you like. Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Oct 12, 2021
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Diana's house was a wonderful place to stay and recharge our batteries away from the city. Between her incredible home cooked breakfasts featuring local foods to her wealth of knowledge of the National Park, we had a great weekend. Everything was clean and cozy and exceeded our standards. I have an allergy to cats but her place was so tidy I didn't even notice the feline friends who also reside with her. She even was kind enough to share her recipes with me afterwards. Would love to stay here again if we are in the area.
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Oct 12, 2021
Thanks so much N and R! So glad you were able to enjoy some night sky and witness the wildlife in the Park. Until next time!
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I stayed in the studio suite. The suite is cozy and really comfortable and the kitchenette is very well equipped. Breakfast at the main house was delicious, as was the in-suite continental breakfast. There has been great attention to details to make this a comfortable and relaxing stay after a day spent in Grasslands National Park.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Oct 11, 2022
Thank you so much! Merci…a great pleasure.
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We had a very nice stay. The Grasslands Park is beautiful. Our hostess, Diana was very accommodating. She had lots of information to offer and provided large and more than sufficient breakfasts.
I knew what I was getting into, but the accommodations leave something to be desired. They are extremely clean and well stocked, but the room we slept in is split between a kitchen and a painting studio, which really didn’t provide for any cosy sort of comfort. The bed was a futon couch and has the predictable, futon mattress The bedroom where my daughter slept was a much nicer space, but also a large space lacking in cosiness and intimacy. Lighting needs work too
Although things were not optimal we had a lovely time.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Aug 29, 2023
Thank you for staying at Sky Story. How thoughtful of you to provide the guest suite with brand new bed/memory foam top to your daughter! I’m so pleased as an artist to share my building,(which includes retreat delivery space), with guests such as yourselves. The antique furniture and lighting, (augmented with new LED overheads), as well as the paintings by a range of well loved professionals, have been enjoyed by dozens of guests. May wellness be yours - onward to new adventures!
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I treated myself to Diana’s « Nature in Me » painting retreat and stayed 3 nights in the Bison Wallow Guest Room. Located within Diana’s artist studio, it is a private in-suite, cozy, comfortable and so tastefully decorated. I had also access to a fully equipped kitchenette. The setting is perfect for recharging one’s energy: peaceful, relaxing and inspiring. Before heading out, don’t miss out on Diana’s delicious, healthy breakfast. The park is only a short car drive, and a walk in the park made my short stay so memorable. Thank you Diana , you’re the most attentive and kind hostess.
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â Bring hiking boots and check for ticks after your walk in the grasslands
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Jun 13, 2023
Such a pleasure to host you, Natalie! Thank you for the pleasure of your company : ) I look forward to your next stay!
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Sky Story B&B made our trip to the Grasslands National Park a joy. Due to the pandemic the parks office was closed but our host Diana bent over backwards to make calls and arrangements for us through out our 4 day stay. She had a keen interest in what was happening in the extended community. Diana called ahead to see what was open and available for us every step along the way. I would recommend Sky Story not only as a B&B but as a huge resource for the SW of Saskatchewan.
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Date of stay: June 2020
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Aug 24, 2020
Gosh, thank you for the lovely remarks, dear guest. Stay safe and may you find your way here to the Southwest again!
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Despite the restrictions, Diana was gracious to host our family of two adults and three kids. Our kids loved the cats! Diana is very knowledgeable of the Grasslands NP, which was very helpful for us to explore the park with ease. Diana & Joseph made our stay hard to forget: the bonfire, storytelling, tea & hot chocolate, and amazing breakfast made the stay unforgettable. The house is accessible and our beds were immaculately made. Although the house has only one bathroom, even for the amount of people there was never an issue! Thank you for letting us in and letting us learn about your journeys and passions!
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Mar 30, 2021
Thank you, Daniel! It was a pleasure to meet all of you and we too enjoyed the winter bonfire. Best wishes with your endeavours.
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Absolutely a wonderful stay with Diana! Lovely hospitality, delicious and filling breakfast, warm tea and coffee and a home filled to the brim with beautiful art work! We had such a lovely stay here, wish we could’ve stayed longer. I personally am very allergic to cats and was nervous about the cats being in the space. However, I didn’t have a single issue with my allergies and the guest space was cat free thus perfect for guests with allergies! Absolutely would recommend, hope to come back again!
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Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Nov 11, 2020
So glad to have contributed favourably to your experience of Grasslands! Every season is a unique experience in the Grasslands. Do visit again!
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I attended the Cactus and Lotus Wellness retreat hosted by Diana at the beginning of September. Where to even begin. Sky Story B&B is a historical home in Val Marie that has been renovated and decorated with much love and care. The artwork of Diana, as well as other Saskatchewan artists, shines throughout the home. I stayed in the Sky Room, which has two twin beds and a beautiful sky blue paint colour. The Sky Room was very comfortable for me, and after a three night stay the place felt like home. Diana made me and all the other retreat participants feel very welcome. Despite the many logistical details of running the retreat, Diana led with authenticity, compassion, and calm throughout. In my life I eat a very nutritious, whole foods diet, and all the food prepared by Diana was an absolute delight that was so delicious. I want to ask for the recipe for every dish she made, from the homemade organic granola with yogurt and oat milk to the sundried tomato, basil, and cheese omelette, to the gluten-free pumpkin apple loaf. All was served on interesting pottery with fruit and garnishes perfectly arranged, like a work of art. If you want to experience the beauty and power of Grasslands National Park and come home for the night to a host who will serve as a caring and knowledgeable guide, I highly recommend Sky Story. The Bison Wallow studio (where the intuitive painting portion of the retreat was held) is a great space for artistic exploration. We used the kitchenette area to warm up delicious leftovers and steep high-grade herbal teas while we were in the midst of the full intensity of our internal processing and artistic exploration. I highly recommend all that Sky Story has to offer, and I am so glad that I took the leap to spend the weekend there in Val Marie.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â There are a couple of indoor cats and several outdoor cats that visit the property. They are...
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Response from Diana Chabros, Owner at Sky Story Bed & Breakfast
Responded Sep 12, 2023
What a delight to host the retreat, and YOU, Alanna. I'm honoured to receive such beautiful feedback. Thank you so much for taking 'the leap'.
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