Christmas Vacation Week

HO-HO-Holiday Lodging Deals

Going on all Week

• Zipline Tours
  Discover some of the resort's most beautiful and hidden spots with a Zipline Tour that through the Maine woods and back and forth over a ravine and stream bed. Available at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. every day throughout the week. Reservations recommended for the Tour, 800-543-2754, but walk-ins welcome if space is available.  
• Twin Ziplines
  Our Twin Zips give you the rush of flying through the air down a 750-foot zipline. Plus, with two side-by-side zips you can race your friends!  The Twin Zips are the perfect introduction to the zipline experience and are a great option for those who don't have the time to take our full Zipline Tour. Cost is $15 for two runs. Open 12 - 4 p.m., and 5 - 8 p.m. all week. Sign up at South Ridge Lodge.
• Tubing on Sundance
  Every night this week, we will be tubing on Sundance trail at South Ridge. The course is built on a nightly basis just for our guests. Swing by the Welcome Center in South Ridge Lodge to grab your ticket.
• Family Activities at both the Grand Summit and Jordan Grand Hotels.
• Night Skiing/Riding
  The sun never sets in the land of cool and that's certainly true at Sunday River. Thanks to Night Skiing and Riding, you can keep playing well into the evening and get even more out of your days on the mountain. Night skiing will be open until 8 p.m. throughout Christmas Vacation Week.
  

December Spa Specials:

• Hot Peppermint Chocolate Massage - A classic Swedish massage with hot stones and our special blend of essential oils. This extraordinary treat is sure to warm you up on even the coldest of days. Normally $115, this one-hour session is on sale for $105, or enjoy a full 90 minutes for $140. Jordan Spa or Summit Health Club. Valid through 12/31. 
• Peppermint Pedicure - You really will feel like you're standing at the top of a mountain with this one-hour treat for the tootsies. Normally $65, now on sale for $55. Jordan Spa only.

For December 21-28, 2012:

• The Ultimate Gift Package - Hot-stone massage, milk & honey body polish, aromatherapy cocoon, and a 60-minute hydrating facial. Total package is 2 ½ hours, on sale for $250. This is the perfect gift and is available this week only. Available at the Jordan Spa. Space is limited, so call now.   
• Is the Grand Summit Hotel more convenient for you? Don’t want the facial? Get the hot-stone massage, milk & honey body polish, and aromatherapy cocoon. A full 1 ½ hours for $150.
• Spa Retail Sale - Purchase one retail item for 10% off, any two for 20% off, or any three or more products at 30% off!  Sale does not include gift card purchases.

Schedule of Events & Activities throughout the Week

*Events and activity dates and times are subject to change. Please check back often for an up to date schedule

Friday, December 21

• Welcome to Winter Wonderland 2012
  Throughout the day stop by and see us at the Welcome Center in South Ridge Lodge or at the Jordan Grand & Grand Summit Hotels to get information about all the exciting events and activities happening this week.
• Campfire Marshmallow Roasting at both the Jordan Grand Hotel and the Grand Summit Hotel. Guests are invited to roast marshmallows over the fire and create a tasty s’mores treat. Located at the outdoor fire pits at both hotels, 6-9 p.m. at the Grand Summit, 7-9 p.m. at the Jordan Grand.
• Apres Ski Party at the Foggy Goggle in South Ridge Lodge, 3 p.m.
• Denny Breau, Sliders at Jordan Grand Hotel, 7-10 p.m.

Saturday, December 22

• Make Ornaments at the Grand Summit Hotel, 3-6 p.m. 
• Carve Ivory Soap Snowmen at the Grand Jordan Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
• Apres Ski Party with Squid Jiggers
  Maine’s only cephalopod-inspired maritime and Celtic folk duo, at the Foggy Goggle in South Ridge Lodge, 3 p.m.
  

Sunday, December 23

• A Welcome-to-the-Mountain campfire with marshmallow roasting and s'mores, Grand Summit Hotel, slopeside, 6-9 p.m.
• Ski Movie Marathon with Warren Miller, Meathead, and Teton Gravity movies at the Grand Jordan Hotel. Starts at 6 p.m.

Monday, December 24

• Sunday River Christmas Eve Worship, 7:30 p.m.
  It wouldn't be Christmas without a Christmas Eve service! Join our Sunday River Christian Ministry for a worship service on the second floor of the Barker Lodge with Reverend Coverdale and gospel singer Cynthia Clark. For more details call 207-824-5869.
• Enjoy Your Favorite Holiday Movies at the Jordan Grand Hotel, 3-11 p.m.
• Holiday Movie on the Big Screen at the Grand Summit Hotel, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 25

• Merry Christmas! 
• Enjoy Your Favorite Holiday Movies at the Jordan Grand Hotel, 3-11 p.m. .

Wednesday, December 26

• Wii Night at the Grand Summit Hotel, 3-6 p.m.
• Campfire Marshmallow Roasting at the Jordan Grand Hotel,  4 p.m.

Thursday, December 27 

• Bingo Night at Sunday River
  Test your luck with some family-friendly bingo games. Cost is $10 for 10 games, prizes vary. Grand Summit Hotel, 5:30 p.m. Jordan Grand Hotel, 7 p.m.
• Peak Dinner with Eddy & Betty 
  Dinner at Sunday River just got more interesting. Ride the Chondola to the resort’s mid-mountain Peak Lodge for a special family dinner with Eddy the Yeti and his friend Betty. Eddy and Betty will be there to greet everyone, followed by a reading of Eddy The Yeti by author Heidi Bullen. Singer/songwriter Jim Gallant will be performing live music throughout the evening The buffet menu includes salads, pizza, macaroni & cheese, custom sundaes, juice, and soda. Dinner is from 5:30 p.m.–7 p.m.; reservations are required. Please call 800-543-2754. 
• Fireworks
  Brought to you by RS Fireworks. Best viewed from the deck of the Foggy Goggle or slopeside at South Ridge Lodge, 8:30 p.m.
• Après Ski Party with Bruce Jacques
  Bruce Jacques, the most entertaining one-man show ever! Bruce's act consists of comedic parodies of artists such as Devo, Guns n' Roses, and even Britney Spears. He transforms himself into different artists through a myriad of creative costumes. His musical talent, creativity, showmanship, energy, charisma, and child magnetism make for fantastic entertainment for any audience. After a long day of skiing, a bucket of beers and Bruce is all you need! 3-6 p.m.

Friday, December 28

• Live music with Poke Chop at Legends at the Grand Summit Hotel, 7 p.m.
• Après Ski Party with Bruce Jacques
  Bruce Jacques, the most entertaining one-man show ever! Bruce's act consists of comedic parodies of artists such as Devo, Guns n' Roses and even Britney Spears. He transforms himself into different artists through a myriad of creative costumes. His musical talent, creativity, showmanship, energy, charisma and child magnetism make for a fantastic entertainment experience for any audience. Bruce is so entertaining and fun, after a long day of skiing a bucket of beers and bruce is all you need!  Foggy Goggle in South Ridge Lodge, 3-6 p.m.
• Campfire Marshmallow Roasting at both the Jordan Grand Hotel and the Grand Summit Hotel. Guests are invited to roast marshmallows over the fire and create a tasty s’mores treat. Located at the outdoor fire pits at both hotels, 6-9 p.m. at the Grand Summit, 7-9 p.m. at the Jordan Grand.

Saturday, December 29

• Live music with Jim Gallant at Legends at the Grand Summit Hotel, 7 p.m. 
• Apres Ski Party with Fast Times
  New Wave? Pop? Rap? Hair Metal? If it was a hit in the '80s, then we've got you covered. Fast Times will provide you with all the "One Hit Wonders" you can handle. Foggy Goggle in South Ridge Lodge, 3-6 p.m.
• Painting at the Grand Summit
  Join us in the Whittier Room of the Grand Summit Hotel for some creative painting,3-6 p.m.
• Black Diamond Entertainment presents:
  The Norman Magic Experience
  Magician Norman Ng brings more than just a magic show; he brings a one-of-a-kind magic experience. This nationally touring magician offers a funny, interactive, and fast-paced magic show. He captivates the audience with his comedic banter and his mind-bending illusions. The best part? The entire experience stars you, the audience. Grand Ballroom at the Grand Summit Hotel, 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 30

• Campfire Marshmallow Roasting at the Jordan Grand Hotel. Guests are invited to roast marshmallows over the fire and create a tasty s’mores treat, 7 p.m.
• Apres Ski Party at the Foggy Goggle in the South Ridge Lodge, 3-6 p.m.

Monday, December 31

• New Year's hats and noisemakers at the Jordan Grand Hotel, 3-5 p.m.
• Apres Ski Party with Endangered Speeches
  A new-age twist of reggae music with hip-hop influence. Foggy Goggle, South Ridge Lodge, 3-7 p.m
• New Year's Eve Party with Bernie Worrell Orchestra
  Bernie Worrell is synonymous with the legacy of George Clinton's Parliament-Funkadelic, or P-Funk, sound of the 1960s. In fact, he's one of the originators of the psychedelic funk sound, having written and co-produced the lion's share of the music going back to Funkadelic's formative years. You don't want to miss this show. Foggy Goggle, South Ridge Lodge, 9 p.m., $30. Tickets will be on sale soon!
• Bubbly New Year's Eve Champagne Dinner at the Peak 
  Ride the Chondola to Sunday River's mid-mountain lodge for this exquisite champagne dinner complete with live entertainment by Dave Mello. Champagne will be used in food preparation and will perfectly accompany your meal. Price: $89 per person. Reservations required: 800-543-2754.
• New Year's Eve Party with Eric Green Party
  Eric Green is a mad genius. This is one of the gutsiest, edgiest, most original sounds in a very long time. He squeezes blood out of everything he plays whether it be lap steel, acoustic or electric guitar, harmonica, or his own voice. Green's music boils with raw emotion. Legends, Grand Summit Hotel, 9:30 p.m.
• New Years Eve Party with Tilden Katz
  A special New Year's menu will be served with entertainment by Brad Hooper from 7-9:30 p.m. Dance and party right on onto 2013 with Tilden Katz starting at 9:30 p.m., followed by a midnight toast. Cheers! Sliders at Jordan Grand Hotel, 7 p.m.
• Black Diamond Entertainment presents: Soviet Bloc Party
  Help us ring in the New Year with an amazing fire show performed by Soviet Bloc Party. Soviet Bloc Party shows are a blend of gypsy grit and gorgeous glitz; of comedy and serious artistry; of ‘can’t look, but can’t look away’ sideshow. Two free slopeside performances outside of the South Ridge Base Lodge, 7:45 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. 
• Fireworks
  Brought to you by RS Fireworks. Best viewed from the deck of the Foggy Goggle or slopeside at South Ridge Lodge, 8:30 p.m.

Be sure to check out what going on for New Year's Weekend