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Snowmass' Seasonal Celebrations Fill Entire Month of DecNovember 8, 2007 - 3:12 PM
Whether visitors come for the early season lodging specials or the divine New Year’s Eve festivities, Snowmass Village, which boasts a spectacular new 25,000-square-foot children’s center and on-mountain learning area, new restaurants, and more this season, will feel like home for the holidays. Holiday Schedule: Dec. 5: The Festival of Lights at The Silvertree Hotel Come celebrate Chanukah at The Silvertree Hotel! The menorah will be displayed in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby with plenty of dreidels and gelt for everyone to enjoy. Time: 4:30-6:30 pm Cost: Free Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 11: Roaring Fork Hospice Loving Tree Lighting This special tree lighting celebration is held in the Silvertree lobby. Buy an ornament and benefit Hospice of the Roaring Fork Valley. Complementary beverages and light fare are served. Time: 4:30-5:30pm Cost: Free Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 12: Holiday Open House at Anderson Ranch Arts Center Featuring an exhibition of artwork by Ranch residents, a candlelit walk between studios with 300 luminaries and festive goodies, this holiday open house in December is the perfect chance to meet resident artists and purchase original artwork for that special someone. Time: 5:00-7:00pm Cost: Free Contact: (970) 923-3181 or www.andersonranch.org Dec. 15, 20-24: Santa at the Silvertree Hotel Santa will be nestled in the Silvertree Hotel lobby, ready for visits from little ones who need to get in those last minute requests. His elf will be on hand to take complimentary photos of children; if they’ve been good all year, they’ll receive an early surprise from his big red bag! Complimentary hot cocoa & cookies. Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village Cost: Free Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 18: Silvertree Hotel’s 40th Anniversary Celebration & Open House Join the staff of the Silvertree Hotel for its annual open house in the Silvertree Lobby, featuring a giant traditional Christmas tree and a celebration of 40 years in Snowmass! Complimentary beverages and light fare will be served. Time: 4:30-6:30pm Cost: Free Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 18 & 20: Holiday Kids Krafts Colorful, creative and fun holiday arts & crafts await children looking for something to do off the slopes. During this supervised hour, Kids Krafts will send children home with a special handmade holiday souvenir of their Snowmass vacation. Time: 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm Location:: Meet in the Ticket Pavilion Cost: Free Contact: 1.800.SNOWMASS Dec. 21-24: Santa’s Village & Carolers-a-Caroling The North Pole comes to the Snowmass Village Mall when Santa’s magical village opens to hear the last minute requests of good girls and boys. Photos with Santa are offered daily throughout the week. Each afternoon carolers stroll through the Snowmass Mall singing favorite Christmas carols, while Cowboy musicians serenade guests in The Silvertree Hotel lobby with mountain favorites and seasonal songs. Time: 2:30-4:30pm Location: The Snowmass Village Mall Cost: Free! Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS Dec. 21 & 28: Free Kidz Flix presented by Aspen Film The Silvertree Hotel offers free Weston Woods short holiday movies for children, including The Elves & the Shoemaker, Max’s Christmas, Morris’ Disappearing Bag, and The Night Before Christmas. Time: 11-11:30am & 3:30-4:30 pm Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 21 & 28: Gingerbread Decorating Feeling hungry? Come decorate Gingerbread cookies at the Silvertree Hotel's Eldoradora room. Time: 5:30-7:30pm Cost: Free Contact: 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 21 & 26: Storytelling with Jill Sheeley Join Jill Sheeley, local author of “Frasier the Yellow Dog,” for music, stories, and a visit from the real live Frasier! Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Dates: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village Cost: Free Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 22: 36th Annual Silverboom, Snowmass Cross Country Center Six and 12 km freestyle race at 10am at the Snowmass Cross Country Center. A Kiddieboom 1K is at noon for skiers 10 and under. Awards, prize drawings, and refreshments after the race. Contact: Snowmass XC Center (970) 923-5700. Dec. 22 & 29: Storytelling with author Johnny Boyd Join Snowmass local author Johnny Boyd for a reading of his children's book, First Tracks, about a little girl who travels to a ski resort, meets the locals, and learns to ski. Santa will be on hand right after storytelling to take requests from little ones. Time: 4:30-6:30 pm Location: The Silvertree Hotel Lobby, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village Cost: Free Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 23: Full Moon Tour, Snowmass Cross Country Center Snowshoe or cross country ski with a guide under the light of a full moon and see Snowmass aglow as you’ve never before. Time: 7pm Cost: Free, rentals $10 Contact: Snowmass XC Center 923-5700. Dec. 23: Torchlight Parade Whether viewer or participant, the annual torchlight parade down Snowmass’ slopes looks magnificently luminous! Moms, Dads and Kids ages 8 and older are invited to be part of the trail of light down the mountain. Location: Fanny Hill Cost to participate: Free! Contact: 970.923.0560 or www.aspensnowmass.com Dec. 24: Storytelling at The Silvertree Hotel 'Tis the night before Christmas and Santa will be reading holiday tales before a roaring fireplace in The Silvertree Hotel Lobby. Come in your Jammies! Time: 4:30-6:30 pm Location: The Silvertree Hotel, Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village Cost: Free Contact: (970) 923-8254 or www.silvertreehotel.com Dec. 31: Snowmass New Years Celebrations Snowmass rings in the New Years with celebrations ranging from intimate gourmet prix-fixed dinners in local restaurants such as Sage Restaurant and The Artisan to the Silvertree Hotel’s 18th annual New Year’s Eve gala to parties in local hot spots such as the Mountain Dragon and Zane’s Tavern. Location: Snowmass Village Cost: Prices vary per event Contact: 1-800-SNOWMASS or www.snowmassvillage.com Dec. 31: New Years Eve Gala at the Silvertree Hotel The Silvertree Hotel’s 18th annual New Year’s Eve gala parties into the wee hours with a reception with pianist and hors d'oevres, dinner buffet, and dancing. This event annually sells out. Time: 8pm-1am Location: The Silvertree Hotel Cabaret Room Cost: $125/ticket Contact: (970) 923-8220 December Lodging Specials Timberline Condominiums—Free Night Special! Stay 4 or more nights at the Timberline Condominiums and get your last night free! Rates start at $144.00 per night plus tax, some restrictions may apply. Special available November 22 through December 20, 2007. To book, call reservations at 1-800-922-4001 or visit www.thetimberline.com The Pokolodi Lodge / Snowmass Inn—Stay & Ski Special Stay just steps from the slopes of Snowmass. Rooms start at $115/person per night December 8-20 based on double occupancy and a two night minimum and include a lift ticket per person per night. To book, visit www.pokolodi.com or call 1-800-666-4310 The Silvertree Hotel Full service, ski in / ski out accommodations on the slopes in Snowmass Village. Book a 3 night stay between Nov. 21 and December 14th, and receive a 20% discount on your entire stay. To book, visit www.snowmassvillage.com. For additional lodging specials, visit www.snowmassvillage.com. The resort town of Snowmass Village, Colorado, is located in the heart of the Elk Mountains 9 miles from Aspen, Colorado. Snowmass is accessible via four regional airports (Aspen, Eagle, Grand Junction, and Denver) with additional daily flights this season from Los Angeles and Chicago into Aspen starting December 15. Snowmass offers diverse lodging options and daily activities for families, adventurers, and couples. For a media guide of this popular mountain destination, please visit www.snowmasspress.com and for visitor information go to www.snowmassvillage.com.
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