Join in celebrating the holiday season with the fun-filled festivities taking place at the AAA Four-Diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and its sister property, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Featuring special events and winter packages for the whole family to enjoy, the campus has all the elements for an unforgettable holiday getaway.
Christmas in the Country
Throughout December, guests are invited to revel in the holiday traditions of the Grand Geneva’s annual “Christmas in the Country” event. During the festival, the resort is transformed into a holiday wonderland, with “Sweet Country Christmas” themed decorations throughout the campus. Highlights include:
- The “Hooray for Holidays!” Christmas Musical. The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, in cooperation with Phoenix Rising Entertainment, proudly presents this live musical revue, hosted for the first time in the Forum Theater. A vibrant cast, accompanied by the six-piece live orchestra, “The Mistletones,” stages this two-hour musical production
full of colorful costumes and exciting choreography. The show runs from November 20 through December 29, with both matinee and evening performances. Tickets are $40 for adults and $25 for children ages 5-12. Children under 4 years of age receive complimentary admission.
As an added bonus, guests can add a specially priced lunch or dinner option when booking a show. A holiday luncheon will be served daily at noon, every Tuesday through Sunday before the 1:30 p.m. performance, with dinner service available at 6 p.m., from Thursday to Saturday before the 7:30 p.m. performance. Please call 262.249.4741 for more information.
- Festive Displays. Adding to the holiday spirit will be a series of decorative displays in the Forum Theater. Exhibits will include the popular Festival of Trees arrangement, comprised of trees decorated by local residents and businesses, along with the new holiday display Quilts of Christmas Stockings, featuring the designs of area quilters. Guests will also be treated to a Gingerbread House Village featuring houses created and decorated by both amateur and professional bakers.
- Holiday Dining. During this festive time of year, the Grand Geneva hosts special dining experiences for holiday travelers. Visitors can enjoy afternoon Holiday Tea service in the Grand Lobby Lounge daily from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., or meet Santa for brunch at the Geneva ChopHouse. Reservations are available every Sunday in December from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To check availability, please call 262.249.4788.
On Tuesday, December 25, families are invited to break bread at the resort’s Christmas Day Brunch. Guests will be treated to a holiday feast featuring an array of breakfast treats, specialty entrees and sweet desserts. Held at the Geneva ChopHouse, the brunch is priced at $42 for guests 13 years and older, and $21 for children ages 6-12. A special Children’s Buffet will be available for guests ages 2-5 for $6 per child. The buffet is complimentary for children under 2 years of age. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 262. 249.4788.
- Trolley Tour of Lights. Guests can hop aboard the Grand Geneva trolley for a guided tour of the campus’ dazzling light displays. Rides are offered daily at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 262.248.8811.
New Year’s Eve at Grand Geneva
Guests of all ages will be able to ring in the New Year in “Grand” style. The resort will be offering a series of parties and fetes on New Year’s Eve including:
- New Year’s Eve All Over Again. From 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., party-goers are invited to dance the night away at the resort’s Forum Theater, where they will be treated to a live performance from the band Déjà Vu. Admission is $10 for the general public and complimentary to hotel guests, and includes a cash bar with concessions, party favors, and a midnight balloon drop.
- Junior Masquerade Celebration. Kids just want to have fun at the resort’s Junior New Year’s Eve celebration. Children ages 4-12 are invited to a fun-filled evening in the Grand Geneva’s Maple Lawn Ballroom, hosted by members of the “Kids are Grand” staff. From 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m., pint-sized partiers can take part in an array of activities including a masquerade mask-making workshop, trivia games and a magic show. The evening is capped-off with a midnight countdown and balloon drop. All-inclusive admission is available for $45 per person.
- Teen Ultra Lounge. For the older-kid crowd, the resort will be offering a specialty New Year’s Eve lounge experience for guests ages 12 and older. Held in the Linwood Ballroom, guest can enjoy music, dancing and video games while fueling up at the “Munchie Station.” All-inclusive admission is available for $45 per person.
Visitors looking to extend their night of revelry can choose from a variety of New Year’s overnight packages. Options for families and couples include:
- New Year’s Eve Masquerade Elegance Package. Celebrate the New Year in style with a two-night stay in a deluxe guest room, complete with a romantic dinner for two at Ristorante Brissago or Geneva ChopHouse on New Year’s Eve. Guests will also receive admission and complimentary party masks for the Grand Geneva’s Masquerade Party in the Grand Ballroom from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Event highlights include live performances of popular songs from yesterday and today, a ballroom dance number, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. Rates start at $675, and all dinner reservations must be made at the time of booking. Masquerade attire is recommended for the New Year’s Eve party.
- New Year’s Eve Masquerade Celebration Package. Start counting down the minutes till midnight with this exclusive package that includes a two-night stay and a dinner for two in the Grand Café. Guests will also receive admission and complimentary party masks for the Grand Geneva’s Masquerade Party. Rates start at $575, and all dinner reservations must be made at the time of booking. Masquerade attire is recommended for the New Year’s Eve party.
- New Year’s Eve Hills and Thrills Package. Celebrate 2013 with the entire family at The Mountain Top at the Grand Geneva. Guests who purchase this package receive a two-night stay in deluxe guest room and four lift tickets for a day of skiing or snowboarding at The Mountain Top ski hill. On New Year’s Eve, enjoy a dinner buffet for four at the ski chalet, along with live music performances and a DJ dance party at Timbers Bar & Grill. The night sky will be illuminated at 10:30 p.m. by a grand fireworks display over the ski hill. Rates start at $675 based on a family of four.
- New Year’s Eve 2012 at Timber Ridge. Fun for the whole family awaits guests at the Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Guests receive a two-night stay in a one-bedroom suite, four waterpark passes to Moose Mountain Falls and two Timber Ridge souvenirs to commemorate the trip. On New Year’s Eve, guests can enjoy DJ entertainment in the waterpark, complete with party favors, an apple cider and champagne toast and a beach ball “balloon drop.” Rates start at $578 for a family of four.
Note: The New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party is available only to those guests who have reserved an elegance package or a celebration package.
For more information or to reserve accommodations at the Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For more information, or to reserve accommodations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please call 866.636.4502 or visit www.timberridgeresort.com.
The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. The Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts. For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://www.marcushotels.com/.
About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an award-winning all-seasons resort set on 1,300 acres in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property features 355 guest rooms; WELL Spa + Salon; two championship 18-hole golf courses; The Mountain Top, a three-chair/18-run ski and snowboard facility; 62,000 square feet of meeting and convention space; three restaurants; and a 4,100-square-foot executive airport.
Grand Geneva recently completed property-wide renovations, which included improvements to all guest accommodations, the outdoor pool deck and WELL Spa + Salon, and the addition of Embers Terrace, an outdoor fireplace experience. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Grand_Geneva).
About Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark
The family-friendly Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark is located in the legendary southeastern Wisconsin community of Lake Geneva, just 90 minutes from Chicago and 50 minutes from Milwaukee. The property offers a collection of 225 expansive one- and two-bedroom suites that are equipped with whirlpool baths, private balconies and spacious living rooms. Full kitchenettes, which boast full-sized refrigerators, stove-top burners, dishwashers and double sinks, provide complete comfort for families. The lodge also offers its signature 50,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor aquatic wonderland, Moose Mountain Falls – the area’s only Waterpark – as well as a 3,600-square-foot arcade, 3,500-square-foot ballroom and a family barbeque restaurant. For more information, please visit www.timberridgeresort.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@Timber_Ridge).
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 20 hotels, resorts and other properties in 11 states. A force in the hospitality industry, Marcus Hotels & Resorts provides expertise in management, development and historic renovations. The company’s portfolio includes a wide variety of properties including city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts and branded first-class hotels. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).