Rise and Shine Bakery Cafe in Winter Park

 
 

perfect latteI did two things this summer: drink too much coffee at Rise & Shine Bakery Cafe, and mountain bike, in that order.  Now that the snow has started falling I may be giving up mountain biking for a few months, but nothing will be able to keep me from my favorite coffee.  And don’t think I’m the only one; Rise & Shine is a local’s favorite, serving up freshly roasted organic coffee, lattes, mimosas, bloody marys, and homemade bread, pastries, doughnuts, and bagels baked fresh daily. With a great lunch menu as well, Rise & Shine is a perfect stop before or after hitting the slopes all day.

On your next visit to Winter Park, make sure to stop at Rise & Shine  to experience the fun, cozy, coffeehouse atmosphere and homemade breakfast at my favorite cafe.  Peter Baldo, owner of Rise & Shine and coffee perfectionist, has been kind enough to offer guests of Winter Park Lodging Company any specialty drink for a dollar off!

Christmas at Winter Park Resort

 
 

Christmas at Winter Park ResortChristmas time at Winter Park Resort! There is no way better to spend your holidays in the Colorado Rockies than with family, friends, skiing and enjoying the wonderful outdoors.

The photo to the left is the annual Winter Park Resort Christmas Torchlight Parade.  The night begins with Christmas carols at the bonfire at the base of Winter Park Resort, by the Zephyr lift. Around 5:30PM, a procession of torch carrying skiers head down Lower Hughes trail, followed by Santa and his elves. A spectacular fireworks display and snow-cats adorned with Christmas colors light up the slopes in a Christmas tree formation to conclude the festivities.  Immediately after the show at 6:30PM, guests are welcome to attend Christmas Eve  services.  Services will be in the lower level of the Balcony House and Catholic Church services located in West Portal Level 4.  Services are scheduled to last about an hour.

Sunspot is open for Christmas eve dinner.  For information or reservations on the Christmas Eve dinner at the Lodge at Sunspot  call 970.726.1446.

What a way to spend your holidays, on the slopes of Winter Park and Mary Jane.  Make your lodging reservations today and lets create some magical Christmas memories.