Authentic. Colorado. Holiday, A New Tradition at Cheyenne Mountain Resort

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Nov. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Holiday traditions are time-honored customs that add a personal touch to the season.  In the spirit of creating inspired memories, Cheyenne Mountain Resort is unveiling its first Authentic. Colorado. Holiday program.  Designed as an effortless yet magical program for kids of all ages, this seasonal experience features a medley of on-property holiday activities, events and experiences for the whole family to enjoy.  The Authentic. Colorado. Holiday package starts at $109 and includes overnight accommodations and one child's entry into weekend program activities.

"We designed this program to help families and friends slow down and enjoy the spirit of the holidays together," said Colleen Pace, director of sales and marketing.  "Our program offers a fun and affordable escape that requires zero prep work.  All guests are responsible for bringing is a kid-at-heart attitude and a smile."

Unwrap the Magic of the Season
Starting on Friday, Dec. 6, Cheyenne Mountain Resort will kick off its Authentic. Colorado. Holiday program, a holiday guest experience that will run every weekend leading up to Christmas.  Every Friday and Saturday at designated times, the hotel will host a variety of holiday activities and events.  With this package, guests will also receive 20 percent off all food and beverage purchases in any restaurant including holiday dinner buffets, but excluding alcoholic beverages and Santa Sunday Brunch.  Since holidays don’t have an age limit, the holiday program also features a variety of specials on seasonal beverages and spirits available in the hotel's Will Rogers lounge.

Friday, Dec. 6, 13, 20
-Cider/cocoa happy hour (4-6pm in the Resort Lobby)
-Holiday live music (4-7pm in the Resort Lobby)
-Elf turndown includes milk and cookies and child gift delivered to the guest's room (Upon request)

Saturday, Dec. 7, 14, 21
-Cider/cocoa happy hour (4-6pm in the Resort Lobby)
-Holiday live music (4-7pm in the Resort Lobby)
-Elf turndown includes milk and cookies and child gift delivered to the guest's room (Upon request)
-Holiday activities, including build-a-teddy, cookie decorating, bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, and holiday crafts (10am-2pm in Grand Rivers or Centennial Ballrooms)
-Holiday Movie Matinee (2pm in the Amphitheater)

The Authentic. Colorado. Holiday package starts at $109 and includes overnight accommodations and one child's entry into weekend program activities.  Additional child passes can be purchased for $10 per child.  Use promotion code HOLIDAY when booking online at www.cheyennemountain.com or via phone at 1-800-588-0250.  Families solely interested in experiencing the festivities can buy a day pass at the front desk for $20 per child.

On Sundays, families can enjoy the Santa Sunday Brunch, which includes holiday favorites and a picture with Santa.  The Santa Sunday Brunch will be available Dec. 8-22 from 11am - 2pm.  Advance reservations are required and brunch prices are $34 for adults, $17.00 for children 9 - 12, and free for children 8 and under.

Head South for the Holidays
During the holidays, Colorado Springs offers an assortment of unique seasonal experiences to make a weekend down south a truly magical escape.  For train lovers, consider the Royal Gorge Santa Express,  a winter wonderland, where children can wear their pajamas and enjoy complimentary hot cocoa and a cookie on the way to the North Pole. For animal fans, check out the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo's 23rd Annual Electric Safari, an illuminated outing at the zoo with more than one million glittering lights and 40 animated light sculptures.  Other holiday favorites include the Festival of Lights Downtown – Holiday Parade; holiday shopping in historic Manitou Springs, an assortment of shows and performances at the Pikes Peak Center and Santa’s Workshop at The North Pole, including Christmas shows, activities and rides all month long.

To learn more about area activities, please visit Cheyenne Mountain Resort's event page.

About Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Cheyenne Mountain Resort and Country Club is the premier Southern Colorado Resort where casual sophistication and welcoming environment create your “home away from home”.  Deftly melding the amenities you’ve come to expect from a 4-Diamond resort with the casual comforts that make you feel right at home, you’ll discover the best in Colorado Fusion cuisine, lush golf course, and refreshing pools, all nestled at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains. At Cheyenne Mountain Resort, we invite our guests to enjoy premium luxury hospitality and genuine service with approachable Colorado comfort and class. 4-Diamond luxury—no tie required.