Lake Geneva’s AAA, Four-Diamond Resort Lights Up the Holiday Season
With Festive Six-Week Long Celebration
LAKE GENEVA, WI (October 15, 2015) – Two million lights will twinkle and glow creating a winter wonderland in the heart of the Midwest at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and sister property, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, as they kick off the holidays with the annual Illumination Ceremony Nov. 22. Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is owned and managed by Marcus Hotels & Resorts and the company manages Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark.
Celebrating its 21st year, Christmas in the Country is a regional festival favorite complete with a variety of activities from breakfast with Santa to classic Christmas tale readings and festival holiday tea that bring this magical time of year to life. The six-week long celebration welcomes locals and guests alike to share in the festive holiday spirit and includes the following events and programming:
- Illumination Ceremony – Nov. 22, don’t miss more than two million lights twinkle to life at this special annual event. Make ornaments, meet Santa, enjoy holiday cookies and live music, vote for favorite holiday tree decorated by United Way agencies of Walworth County, and end the evening with spectacular fireworks. Guests are invited to bring a toy to donate to Walworth County Deputy Sheriffs Toys for Kids drive. Stay the night at a special rate of only $99.
- Breakfast with Santa – Almost as fun as Christmas morning, don’t miss Breakfast with Santa! Come in your PJs or dressed in your holiday best, everyone will enjoy live holiday music, buffets for adults and kids, and fun seasonal activities…just don’t forget your wish list! Every Saturday and Sunday morning, Nov. 28 – Dec. 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Prices range from $8 (kids 2-5) to $15 (kids 6-12) and $25 for adults. Reservations are recommended by calling 262-249-4788.
- Christmas Musical – A Christmas Portrait – Take a stroll down memory lane with this timeless musical treasure featuring your favorite holiday songs and moments that bring this magical season to life. Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for children 14 and under. Please call the box office at 262-203–8110 to reserve your seat.
- Gingerbread House Display – Area residents can display their candy-created masterpieces beginning Nov. 22 through the holidays.
- Meet Santa! – Visit with Santa and his elves in the lobby, and enjoy live holiday performances from local high schools, every Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 – Dec. 19.
- Classic Holiday Tale – Relax and listen to a classic holiday story come to life every Friday evening at 8:30 p.m. in the lobby. Pajamas and slippers highly encouraged.
- Elf Mail Run – Drop off your letters to Santa at our magical mailbox located in the main lobby. See Santa’s helpers stop by to collect the mail at 4 p.m. daily to deliver it to the North Pole.
- Festive Holiday Tea – Grand Geneva will serve special afternoon holiday tea daily from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. from Nov. 29 – Dec. 27. Reserve a table and take a step back in time and tradition by calling 262-249-4788.
- New Year’s Eve – Ring in the New Year in “Grand” style. Whether you choose to celebrate over a romantic meal in one of our restaurants, with a gathering of friends, or with your family, Grand Geneva offers a variety of packages and dining options and a fireworks display to ring in the New Year!
Packages and Deals
For those seeking overnight packages during the holiday season, Grand Geneva’s Christmas in the Country includes: one night stay, two tickets to “A Christmas Portrait” and $100 dining credit.
Perfect for families, the “A Christmas Portrait” package at Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark includes: one night stay in a suite, four waterpark passes, and four tickets to “A Christmas Portrait.”
Ski Season at Grand Geneva
In addition to the lights, shows and on-property events that make Grand Geneva an idyllic holiday getaway, the property boasts The Mountain Top ski hill with 18 runs and a terrain park full of snow all winter long for skiers and snowboarders alike.
To kick off the season, ski for free opening weekend Dec. 5-6, at Mountain Top by bringing in a canned food donation and bringing the voucher from the Grand Geneva Facebook page, weather permitting. Get more out of your skis or board this season with the Frequent Skier Punch Card, back this year by popular demand. With the purchase of one punch card for $250, receive 10 lift tickets for use any time during the 2015-16 ski season. With no limits on when or who can use the tickets, family and friends can partake in the fun. For more information, please call 262-249-4726.
For more information on Christmas in the Country festivities, The Mountain Top or reservations please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com.
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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 and three restaurants. For more information, please visit www.grandgeneva.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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.
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus Hotels & Resorts is a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS). With the addition of The Hotel Zamora, the company 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 on the latest news and updates, please visit: https://www.marcushotels.com/ and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter (@MarcusHotels). For more information on the latest news and updates from Marcus Hotels & Resorts, please visit: https://www.marcushotels.com/.