W E L C O M E T O V A I L’ S
Here at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail, we are very excited to host you at this special time of year. We’ve put together this brochure to let you know about all the activities we have planned to ensure you enjoy a memorable holiday. We recommend that you make reservations for dining and other special events by contacting our concierge team in advance. Please let us know if there is any way we can help create your best holiday ever.
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Dining Experiences
Spa PAGE 13
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Festive Fun for Your Kids PAGE 14
Holiday
Traditions PAGE 10
Toast the New Year PAGE 6
Sparkling Socials PAGE 8
What’s Under The Tree? PAGE 11
Vail Events PAGE 16
Memorable
E XPERIENCES
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Christmas Dinner FLAME
S U N DAY, D EC EM B ER 2 5 2 : 0 0 PM – 9: 0 0 PM Our signature restaurant, Flame, will be serving a lavish buffet dinner for the holiday. $110 per adult / $35 per child
THE REMEDY S U N DAY, D EC EM B ER 2 5 2 : 0 0 PM – 9: 0 0 PM Eat, drink and be merry at The Remedy Bar with a threecourse menu. $65 per person
New Year’s Eve Dinner IN FLAME
SAT U R DAY, D EC EM B ER 3 1 Two seating options: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Five course dinner at $175 per person 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM Seven course dinner at $225 per person All final bills will have tax & 20% gratuity added EM AIL INQUIRIE S To: James.Gall@fourseasons.com Subject: NYE reservation—Flame
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Flame Deposit & Cancellation: 72-hour cancellation policy. Cancellations made after 12/28 will be charged $100 per person.
NEW YEAR’S DAY BREAKFAST S U N DAY, JA N UA RY 1 7: 0 0 A M – 2 : 0 0 PM
Start the new year right with our impressive Four Seasons breakfast at Flame Restaurant. From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM enjoy our regular a-la-carte menu & then an enhanced breakfast buffet from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
For dining reservations, contact our team at 970.477.8650 from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM daily or email our concierge team at concierge.vai@fourseasons.com
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College Football Viewing Party
T WO S E ATI N G S AVAI L A B LE 11 : 0 0 A M TO 4 : 0 0 PM 5 : 0 0 PM TO 9: 0 0 PM $100 per person minimum F&B spend
DJ Party
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NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY IN THE REMEDY 6
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Reserved tables are available starting at 10:00 PM $200 per person minimum F&B spend Walk-ins accepted at no cost, seating is not guaranteed 21 and over only please, after 11:00 PM EM A I L I N Q U I R I E S
To: Nicholas.Tyson@fourseasons.com Subject: NYE reservation—Remedy Remedy Deposit & Cancellation: 72-hour cancellation policy. Cancellations made after 12/28 will be charged $50 per person.
NEW YEAR’S EVE BALLROOM PARTY SAT U R DAY, D EC EM B ER 3 1 8 : 0 0 PM – 1 : 0 0 A M “All that Glitters” party, an elegant evening dinner and dance party in the Bighorn Ballroom. Cocktail attire is encouraged. All ages are welcome. DI N NER 8 : 0 0 PM – 1 : 0 0 A M Tables of 2 - 12 guests start at $1,000
Includes: Open Bar, Dinner Stations & Dessert Bar, Midnight Champagne Toast, DJ, Dancing For Children: Unlimited access to kids party in Piney Ballroom
Children’s New Years Eve Party
GEN ERAL ADMIS S I O N 1 0 : 0 0 PM – 1 : 0 0 A M $200 general admission No guaranteed seating
For kids ages five and up, our special party with adult supervision offers music, movies, games, arts and crafts. Dinner is a kid-friendly buffet – with a sparkling cider toast at midnight! Available to in-house resort guests only. $150 per child
Includes: Open Bar, Midnight Champagne Toast, DJ, Dancing Pricing, service fee & tax are included in this event pricing. Deposit & Cancellation for all ballroom events: 50% non-refundable due upon securing reservation. Balance due will be charged on Friday, December 23, 2016. Cancellations made after this date will not be refunded.
E M A I L I N QU I R I E S
To: Rebecca.Steffen@fourseasons.com Subject: NYE Reservation – Ballroom
S U N DAY, D EC EM B ER 3 1 7: 3 0 PM - 1 2 : 3 0 A M
Babysitting Services
If you wish to celebrate all night long, we offer babysitting services in your own guest room or suite. Advance reservations are required. For information, please call the Concierge at 970.477.8610.
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SOCIALS
CHAMPAGNE POWDER BY THE POOL DA I LY, D EC EM B E R 1 7 TO
in the Four Seasons hot tub! Each
POOLSIDE HOT CHOCOLATE & BROWNIES
day by the pool, our menu includes
DA I LY, 4 : 0 0 PM – 5 : 0 0 PM
a glass of Veuve Clicquot or spiked
After a long day of skiing, relax in one
hot chocolate and snacks.
of our poolside outdoor hot tubs with
$19 per adult
complimentary hot chocolate and brownies.
JA N UA RY 6 , 3 : 0 0 PM – 7: 0 0 PM There’s Champagne powder snow on the mountain and Champagne bubbles
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LIVE MUSIC Visit the concierge desk for a list of live musical performances at the Resort or around Vail Village.
GORSUCH D EC EM B ER 1 0 TO 1 3 D EC EM B ER 17 TO 2 3 DA I LY 3 : 0 0 PM – 6 : 0 0 PM Visit the Gorsuch main store to visit with Santa.
W ED N E S DAY, D EC EM B ER 2 1 2 : 0 0 PM – 3 : 3 0 PM Enjoy an afternoon with our Four Seasons culinary staff. Learn how to cook a fun holiday dish and how to whip up the perfect festive cocktail. Reservations are required with 24-hour notice. Call Flame restaurant at 970.477.8650 to book. Complimentary for in-house guests.
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Holiday Traditions HANUKKAH MENORAH LIGHTING SAT U R DAY, D EC EM B E R 2 4 – S U N DAY, JA N UA RY 1 , 6 : 0 0 PM Join us in the Residences Lobby as we celebrate the Festival of Lights with the sacred lighting of the Menorah every evening of Hanukkah during this eight-day celebration. Enjoy complimentary cookies and cider while we sing and play dreidel games.
DICKENS CAROLERS SAT U R DAY, D EC EM B E R 2 4 4 : 0 0 PM – 6 : 0 0 PM In true Christmas spirit, the Dickens Carolers will be singing beloved holiday classics in The Remedy.
CHRISTMAS MASS SAT U R DAY, D EC EM B E R 2 4 3 : 3 0 PM , 5 : 0 0 PM & 6 : 3 0 PM Vail’s Saint Patrick Catholic Church will be holding Mass in the Bighorn Ballroom on Christmas Eve at three separate times. Open to everyone.
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What’s Under
The Tree ORDER A CHRISTMAS TREE FOR YOUR RESIDENCE
Make your Four Seasons Vail Residence extra special this holiday season with a fully decorated Fraser fir Christmas tree, featuring unique handmade ornaments and white or colored lights. P LE A S E CA LL TH E CO N C I ER G E AT 9 70. 47 7. 8 61 0 FO R M O R E I N FO R M ATI O N .
HOLIDAY GIFT SHOPPING
GIFT-WRAPPING STATION
For your convenience, a holiday gift shop will be available in the resort lobby December 12 – 25 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM or you can visit the Spa Boutique open daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Choose from dozens of holiday gift ideas, including skin care items, fragrances, candles and bathrobes. To make things easy, you can pick up a Four Seasons Global Gift Card for any dollar amount. You can even order a complete Four Seasons Bed for delivery!
TH U R S DAY TO SAT U R DAY, D EC EM B ER 2 2 TO 2 4 2 : 0 0 PM – 8 : 0 0 PM Bring all your holiday gifts to our gift-wrapping station, located in Bean & Gone. Our dedicated gift-wrapping artists will make your gifts look beautiful, while saving you time and hassle. All proceeds will be donated to Toys-for-Tots.
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YO U R S K I E X P E R I E N C E AT FO U R S E A S O N S I S E N H A N C E D BY O U R D E D I CAT E D S K I CO N C I E R G E S E RV I C E , AVA I L A B LE E V E RY DAY FR O M 8 : 0 0 A M TO 5 : 0 0 PM .
Our three-story Ski Concierge building is located near the base of Gondola One – a short walk on a heated pathway or quick shuttle ride from Four Seasons. You’ll find a full-service concierge team, available to assist with equipment rentals, ski lessons, maps, weather reports, ski-condition information and more. Before hitting the slopes, enjoy complimentary snacks, coffee, tea and hot chocolate. 12
EXPERT BOOT FITTING If you plan to ski during your stay, we recommend you visit the Gorsuch boot-fitting room after check-in to be fitted for your boots and skis. Your information will then be transferred to the Ski Concierge building, where your equipment will be waiting for you in your private locker. These state-of-the-art lockers have been imported from Switzerland and feature a system that air-dries boots and gear.
Our Forbes five-star Spa at Four Seasons offers the opportunity to relax, renew and restore well-being. Choose from an array of results-oriented and organic treatments focused on preserving the delicate balance of hydration and nourishment – especially important in our alpine climate. You can also relax and warm up in the sauna!
SPORTS MASSAGE 5 0 M I N U T E S / 8 0 M I N U TE S Therapeutic massage oil, infused with arnica, is used to aid in relieving sore, tired or stressed muscles. A firm massage using sport therapy techniques increases range of motion, improves circulation and relieves tension. Moist heat therapy compresses to the back, neck and shoulders will continue to melt muscle tension. For details on more spa treatments, visit: fourseasons.com/vail/spa or call 970.477.8630. Open daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 13
KIDS FOR ALL SEASONS DA I LY, 9: 0 0 A M – 5 : 0 0 PM
Kids For All Seasons (KFAS) is our daily complimentary childcare program offering a variety of activities in our state-licensed center for children ages 5 to 12. Your little ones will spend their days here enjoying story time, creative arts, board games and movies. Special holiday events – such as our holiday festive crafts and cookie decorating – are fun additions to everyday activities that may include creating dragonfly magnets, snow globes and stained-glass kites.
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WHOVAIL DAY FR I DAY, D EC EM B E R 9 4 : 0 0 PM – 5 : 0 0 PM
Join us in the lobby as we unveil our life-size, Dr. Seuss’ Whovilleinspired gingerbread house while the Vail Mountain School choir sings Christmas carols! There will be complimentary eggnog, hot chocolate and cookies as the Grinch himself makes the official proclamation that December 9th is WhoVail day!
Visit with Santa SAT U R DAY, D EC EM B ER 2 4 4 : 0 0 PM – 6 : 0 0 PM
Santa is coming to town – right here to Four Seasons! Bring your kids to The Remedy to meet Santa for photos and last-minute gift requests.
Santa Ski-Down
S U N DAY, D EC EM B ER 2 5 3 : 0 0 PM – 4 : 0 0 PM
ELF ON THE SHELF D EC EM B E R 1 9 – 2 4
Our Elf on the Shelf will keep a watchful eye over all the kids. Each night once everyone has gone to bed, our Elf will fly to the North Pole and report back to Santa on all the activities that have taken place throughout the day. Before the kids wake up each morning, the Elf will rejoin us at the Resort and hide in a new location. Find him and let the Front Desk know to receive a little treat.
On Christmas Day, join Santa Claus after his last ski run. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies with him in our Ski Concierge building, located near the base of Gondola One. It’s a chance to say thank you and farewell before he makes the sleigh ride back to the North Pole.
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WITH THE F E EL PA RT O F THE LO CAL COM MUN IT Y BY TA KING PA RT IN TH E SE POPULAR H OL IDAY TRA D ITIO NS IN T H E TOW N OF VAIL .
Vail Snow Daze
FR I DAY TO S U N DAY, D EC EM B ER 9 TO 11 Vail Snow Daze is the largest early-season mountain bash in North America. With incredible live music by Michael Franti Trio & Lettuce, on-mountain activities, parties and an all-day expo at the Village featuring the latest in mountain gear and apparel, you’ll definitely want to swing by to check it out. For a complete schedule, visit: vail.com
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Vail Tree Lighting Ceremony
S U N DAY, D EC EM B ER 1 8 5 : 0 0 PM Bring the whole family to Silfer Plaza by the Covered Bridge for an evening of holiday celebrations. The evening begins with a holiday stage program including a-cappella entertainment and an appearance by Vail’s mayor, as well as special guests. The highlight is the lighting of the holiday tree. Complimentary hot chocolate will be served. Immediately following the program, join the popular lantern walk, heading up Bridge Street into Mountain Plaza.
Torchlight Parade and Fireworks
S U N DAY, D EC EM B ER 3 1 6 :1 5 PM This magical event is a Vail tradition on New Year’s Eve. Come to the base of Golden Peak to watch a torchlight parade, as skiers form a glowing train as they ski down the mountain. Fireworks will light up the sky directly after the parade.
Please contact our concierge team in advance of your arrival to make plans for the best holiday season ever.
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