Word on street is that we’ll be having cookies n cream and peanut butter fudge flavors soon in the Winter Park Village. A little birdie told me the other day that an ice cream shop is going in opposite the Cheeky Monk in the new Village at Winter Park. Stay tuned for details…
Plan your summer stay at the resort and enjoy the cold stuff!
Hey Y’all, I was sitting in Lime at the Winter Park Village having a nice margarita yesterday and I overheard a customer asking about happy hour. This gave me a great idea to put all the local happy hours in one place so that in these tough economic times we can still get a good buzz on for cheap up here in Winter Park. So here goes in no particular order:
Makes we want to go and try all the Winter Park happy hours!
The 7th Annual Blues From The Top returns to Winter Park June 26 – 28, 2009 10:30am to 7pm. The Show will be held at Hideaway Park in the town of Winter Park just off of Highway 40. The lineup will include Tab Benoit, Tommy Castro, Jimmy Hall, Zac Harmon, Deanna Bogart, Mike Zito, Trampled Under Foot, Dolores Scott Gospel Group, John Nemeth, Soulmate, Sean Kellerman, and Michaela Rae. The show is put on by the Grand County Blues Society. Festival info and ticket prices can be found on their website http://www.grandblues.org/Shows/Festival/tabid/66/Default.aspx
Come on up and hear some great music in The Rocky Mountain outdoors. Mention you saw Winter Park Lodging by Owners Winter Park Blues Festival Blog and get 15% off your lodging.
Did you know? Winter Park has it’s own yoga studio at Winter Park Station, just a few steps from Cooper Creek Square shopping center. I’ve been getting into it lately and so far, I love it. Mountain Moon Yoga has a few classes every day of the week now, usually at 7:30 am, 9:00 am and/or at 5:30 ish. There are a variety of classes, including pilates if you’re more interested in toning while stretching out. Aahhh, stretching out tight muscles and letting go of daily stress is great after a full day of skiing, or any activity you like to do. What a nice way to restore your body and keep you in great physical and mental shape. The classes are full of people of all ages and backgrounds, from world-class mountain climbers to young moms. I love the Hatha Yoga class and the Yoga Therapy classes, easy enough for beginners like me. If you’re in Fraser, there are also classes at the Alpine Physical Therapy, just across from the gas station. For Mountain Moon Yoga, go to www.mtmoonyoga.com for a class schedule, and for Alpine Physical Therapy, go to www.alpinept.com.
There are some really fun and FREE activities lined up through March at Hideaway Park in Downtown Winter Park. Here’s a quick look at what’s going on…
March 13: 1-3pm Kids Survival Day- A great family event, you will learn how to build a snow cave and what to bring on hikes in Grand County. Free sledding and hot chocolate! RSVP with the Fraser Recreation District at 970.726.8968 www.fraservalleyrec.org
March 14: 1-3pm Adult Snow Survival Class- get some useful and informative tips on how to be prepared for all types of winter activities from teacher Bill Ross. RSVP to tdavis@playwinterpark.com 970.726.4221 ext 5 www.playwinterpark.com
March 20: 4-6pm Kids Flag Football- Families are welcome to bring your kids to this open game for ages 6 and above. Waivers must be filled out prior to event by a parent. FREE RSVP with the Fraser Recreation District at 970.726.8968 www.fraservalleyrec.org
March 21: 6-8pm The Winter Park Pub presents Flag Football- You can bring a team to play or play in the open game. There will be prizes too!RSVP to tdavis@playwinterpark.com 970.726.4221 ext 5 www.playwinterpark.com
March 28: 1-4pm Cardboard Derby- you can still sign up to enter into the first annual derby in Hideaway Park. There will be snacks, smores, prizes and lots of fun provided! Cardboard material will be available from 1-3 pm.RSVP to tdavis@playwinterpark.com 970.726.4221 ext 5 www.playwinterpark.com
Ed enjoying April skiing
April is the locals’ favorite month to ski. This year, the resort is open until April 19th! Most everyone else is thinking since it’s warm in their city, it must not be good skiing in the mountains. Not true and here’s why. Our Top 10 List of why you should visit Winter Park in April:
1) April is the 2nd highest snowfall month of the year in Winter Park.
2) Average temperature in April is a high of 44 degrees. Throw the fleece on and ski in your long sleeve t-shirt!
3) Winter Park Lodging By Owner has sweet lodging deals. Stay 3 nights and get the 4th free.
4) Lift lines are short if any! All of the Spring Breakers have gone home and you have free reign of the mountain.
5) If you book with Winter Park Lodging By Owner, you can ski for $40/day (and kids ski for $25/day). You could almost splurge for a burger at Sunspot with that kind of savings.
6) You don’t have to wait for a table at one of the Top 10 Restaurants in Winter Park.
7) You can still cash in on the FREE Bruxelles draft beer at the new Cheeky Monk in the Village at Winter Park (you must mention “Winter Park Lodging By Owner”)
Available lounge chairs at Snoasis and Lunch Rock. Sit outside in the sun and have a cold one or a hot dog (or both considering you’re skiing for 40 bucks!) and R-E-L-A-X.
9) Avoid having to go to Easter egg hunts in hometown.
10) And the #1 reason why you should ski or board in Winter Park in April – another day to put off doing your tax return!!!
Sign in front
You feel like you stepped out of Granby and into downtown Denver as soon as you go through the front door. Dino Kaplanis, the chef, and his wife, Amy, have certainly created an inviting dinner spot with relaxing atmosphere, delicious food, and an affordable wine list.
Located in what was once the home furnishings store, you are instantly welcomed when you walk through the door. The fantastic fireplace surrounded by comfy chairs is a great spot to enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner. The friendly staff ushers you in with such warmth that everyone feels like a local.
The menu focuses mainly on Greek dishes and dishes with a Mediterranean twist. We sampled a few different entrees and enjoyed them all. The baby lamb chops, served in a smaller portion, were tender and juicy. The perfect size serving to
Relaxing by the fire at Brickhouse 40
enjoy with the fresh Greek salad. Yia Yia’s Pasta with red sauce was a yummy blend of Mediterranean flavors, and the serving was so large we took some home. But it was the Chicken Milanese that stole the show. It was sooooo tender and served with a duo of sauces that complimented each other and the chicken perfectly. I don’t have to tell you that there were no leftovers on my plate, even though the portion was quite healthy. We finished off the meal with Loukamathis, Greek donut holes. They were just the right amount of sweet and fluffy goodness to go with our Ouzo shots. Dino joined us for a toast and wanted to make sure I told everyone “The Ouzo flows freely here!”
They are open every day for lunch, 11-2. Dinner hours are Monday through Thursday, 5-9, and Friday and Saturday, 5-10. I’m also looking forward to brunch on Sunday, 10-2. They have an omelet bar, my favorite! Make sure to check it out, because it’s worth the drive “all the way to Granby”!
The good grub
Give them a call at (970) 887 3505 to make a reservation. Check out the web site to see the full menu and upcoming events
http://www.brickhouse40.com/Menu.html.
Aahhhhh!! this is going to be cold!
Spring Slash is coming upon us soon. On April 19th the official Coca-Cola Winter Park Spring Splash, celebrating the last day the ski resort is open, will mark it’s 41st year. Wow! I guess they started it the year I was born. The race will start at noon at the base of Winter Park with the athletes rideing and skiing the lower part of Larry Sale. Registeration starts at 8:30am the day of the race. There will be live music in the plaza from 2:30pm to 6:00pm. It is a great day for the whole family to celebrate the close of an awesome ski season. Details can be found at the Winter Park Fraser Chamber of Commerce website http://www.winterpark-info.com/index.aspx?sectionDirectory=events&eventID=1915
Over on the Mary Jane side of the resort is the unofficial Spring Splash. Not for the whole family, this is the locals way of saying lets get it on summer! Live music, lots of BBQ and more adult beverages than can be named. This is a rip roaring good time and it isn’t so tame. Very crowded later in the day and the Winter Park/Fraser Police have showed up the last few years so be sure to get a ride from the Valley Taxi guys. Their website is http://www.winterparktaxi.com/
The Winter Park Jazz festival is coming upon us quickly! Dates for the festival are 7/25/2009 – 7/26/2009. This is a great way too see some amazing jazz up in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The festival will be held in Hideaway Park in town. Being one of the most popular weekends of the summer in Winter Park it is time to book your lodging now! More information about the music festival can be found by clicking here or at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce website . Mention you saw the Winter Park Lodging by Owner’s Winter Park Jazz Festival blog and you will get 15% off your lodging. We will keep you updated with the music lineup once we hear who is playing. Get up here and listen to some jazz!!
Just a quick note that the annual Fat Tire Classic mountain bike festival is back at Winter Park Resort. The dates for the event are 7/17/2009 – 7/19/2009. The Classic now benefits both The National Sports Center for the Disabled http://www.nscd.org/ and The American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/. Registeration, volunteer info and sponsorship info can all be found at their website http://www.fattireclassic.com/. Just mention Winter Park Lodging by Owner’s Fat Tire blog to get 15% off your lodging.
This is an awesome event that benefits two great causes. Get on up here to Winter Park!!
