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09.15.16 |
The Resorter
Fall Lodging Packages Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is offering an array of fall activities and staycation packages begging this September. Their Fall Frolic package is perfect for a little fall romance with a one-night stay, a 30-minute carriage ride and complimentary bottle of wine. The Leaf Peeper Paradise includes a one-night stay, a $50 dining credit for any of the property’s restaurants, access to hiding trails at the Adventure Center and the Fall Scavenger Hunt. The Apple a Day package at Timber Ridge mixes waterpark fun with crisp fall apples and features 4 waterpark passes (6 passes for two-bedroom suite), 4 passes to the Royal Oak Farm Orchard Tour on Saturday’s and Sunday’s and a one night stay in a one-bedroom suite. Visit grandgeneva.com for more information or reservations.
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09.15.16 |
The Resorter
Fall Lodging Packages Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is offering an array of fall activities and staycation packages begging this September. Their Fall Frolic package is perfect for a little fall romance with a one-night stay, a 30-minute carriage ride and complimentary bottle of wine. The Leaf Peeper Paradise includes a one-night stay, a $50 dining credit for any of the property’s restaurants, access to hiding trails at the Adventure Center and the Fall Scavenger Hunt. The Apple a Day package at Timber Ridge mixes waterpark fun with crisp fall apples and features 4 waterpark passes (6 passes for two-bedroom suite), 4 passes to the Royal Oak Farm Orchard Tour on Saturday’s and Sunday’s and a one night stay in a one-bedroom suite. Visit grandgeneva.com for more information or reservations.
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09.15.16 |
The Resorter
Fall Lodging Packages Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is offering an array of fall activities and staycation packages begging this September. Their Fall Frolic package is perfect for a little fall romance with a one-night stay, a 30-minute carriage ride and complimentary bottle of wine. The Leaf Peeper Paradise includes a one-night stay, a $50 dining credit for any of the property’s restaurants, access to hiding trails at the Adventure Center and the Fall Scavenger Hunt. The Apple a Day package at Timber Ridge mixes waterpark fun with crisp fall apples and features 4 waterpark passes (6 passes for two-bedroom suite), 4 passes to the Royal Oak Farm Orchard Tour on Saturday’s and Sunday’s and a one night stay in a one-bedroom suite. Visit grandgeneva.com for more information or reservations.
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09.09.16 |
American Spa Magazine: Benefits of Cruelty-Free Products
Elizabeth Walsh-Zimmermann and The Pfister Hotel’s WELL Spa + Salon were featured in an American Spa Magazine piece about the spa’s recent implementation of cruelty-free and organic products. Read the story in full here.
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09.08.16 |
The Resorter
Grand Geneva Resort Offering Fall Fun Whether traveling guests or Wisconsin locals are looking for a rejuvenating spa day away from back-to-school-schedules, or an afternoon exploring Lake Geneva’s breathtaking outdoors, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is offerings an array of fall activities and staycation packages beginning this September. Back-to-school Spa Specials at Grand Geneva’s Well Spa will offer 40 percent off all spa services on select weekdays this September, including Sept. 12-14, 19-24 and 26-28. Don’t miss the last Night on the Vine event of the season! On September 23, enjoy an exclusive tasting featuring nine wines from different regions around the world, fine cheese and crudite pairings and live music for $40. Fal Frolic package is perfect for a little fall romance with a one-day stay, a 30-minute carriage ride and complimentary bottle of wine For a little adventure, book the Leaf Peeper Paradise package which includes a one-night stay, a $50 dining credit for any of the property’s restaurants, access to hiking trails at the Adventure Center and the Fall Scavenger Hunt. Back to School Half Day Package at Timber Ridge is great for a day trip and includes five waterpark passes and a one-bedroom suite from 3-11 pm. This offer is valid Sunday- Thursday and up to 4 additional waterpark passes may be purchased for $25. The Apple a Day package at Timber Ridge mixes waterpark fun with crisp fall apples and features 4 waterpark passes (6 passes for two-bedroom suite), 4 passes to the Royal Oak Farm Orchard Tour on Saturday’s and Sunday’s and a one night stay in a one-bedroom suite.
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09.08.16 |
The Resorter
Grand Geneva Resort Offering Fall Fun Whether traveling guests or Wisconsin locals are looking for a rejuvenating spa day away from back-to-school-schedules, or an afternoon exploring Lake Geneva’s breathtaking outdoors, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is offerings an array of fall activities and staycation packages beginning this September. Back-to-school Spa Specials at Grand Geneva’s Well Spa will offer 40 percent off all spa services on select weekdays this September, including Sept. 12-14, 19-24 and 26-28. Don’t miss the last Night on the Vine event of the season! On September 23, enjoy an exclusive tasting featuring nine wines from different regions around the world, fine cheese and crudite pairings and live music for $40. Fal Frolic package is perfect for a little fall romance with a one-day stay, a 30-minute carriage ride and complimentary bottle of wine For a little adventure, book the Leaf Peeper Paradise package which includes a one-night stay, a $50 dining credit for any of the property’s restaurants, access to hiking trails at the Adventure Center and the Fall Scavenger Hunt. Back to School Half Day Package at Timber Ridge is great for a day trip and includes five waterpark passes and a one-bedroom suite from 3-11 pm. This offer is valid Sunday- Thursday and up to 4 additional waterpark passes may be purchased for $25. The Apple a Day package at Timber Ridge mixes waterpark fun with crisp fall apples and features 4 waterpark passes (6 passes for two-bedroom suite), 4 passes to the Royal Oak Farm Orchard Tour on Saturday’s and Sunday’s and a one night stay in a one-bedroom suite.
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09.08.16 |
The Resorter
Grand Geneva Resort Offering Fall Fun Whether traveling guests or Wisconsin locals are looking for a rejuvenating spa day away from back-to-school-schedules, or an afternoon exploring Lake Geneva’s breathtaking outdoors, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is offerings an array of fall activities and staycation packages beginning this September. Back-to-school Spa Specials at Grand Geneva’s Well Spa will offer 40 percent off all spa services on select weekdays this September, including Sept. 12-14, 19-24 and 26-28. Don’t miss the last Night on the Vine event of the season! On September 23, enjoy an exclusive tasting featuring nine wines from different regions around the world, fine cheese and crudite pairings and live music for $40. Fal Frolic package is perfect for a little fall romance with a one-day stay, a 30-minute carriage ride and complimentary bottle of wine For a little adventure, book the Leaf Peeper Paradise package which includes a one-night stay, a $50 dining credit for any of the property’s restaurants, access to hiking trails at the Adventure Center and the Fall Scavenger Hunt. Back to School Half Day Package at Timber Ridge is great for a day trip and includes five waterpark passes and a one-bedroom suite from 3-11 pm. This offer is valid Sunday- Thursday and up to 4 additional waterpark passes may be purchased for $25. The Apple a Day package at Timber Ridge mixes waterpark fun with crisp fall apples and features 4 waterpark passes (6 passes for two-bedroom suite), 4 passes to the Royal Oak Farm Orchard Tour on Saturday’s and Sunday’s and a one night stay in a one-bedroom suite.
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09.07.16 |
KidsAreATrip.com
Grand Geneva Resort and Spa: A Perfect Family Getaway Any Time of Year The town of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin is conveniently located an hour southwest of Milwaukee, and about ninety minutes north of Chicago, making it the perfect choice for a quick getaway. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa is the town’s premier resort property, offering a variety of activities from golf to snow skiing, along with a wide variety of seasonal events, making it a perfect family getaway any time of year. *Disclosure: Although I was a guest of Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, opinions are 100% my own. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa: A Perfect Family Getaway Any Time of Year What Works for Families
The resort has a slogan “Kids Are Grand”, and they mean it. They have something for children of all ages from childcare at their health and fitness facility to their Kids Adventure Camp at the Adventure Center. Families can find bikes to ride, take hikes through the property, go horseback riding, climb rock walls, or try their hand at archery. Kids will never complain of boredom at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa. During the summer, families can hike to the top of the ski mountain and see the Grand Geneva off in the distance.
The beds are extremely comfortable and the amenities are very nice. This visit I stayed in a suite, but in the past we stayed in a room with two double beds and felt it was spacious for five of us. Rooms are tastefully decorated and spacious for families.
The resort offers a daily schedule of “Grand Experiences”, something you might want to try while on property. These can include movie nights, painting classes, property tours, mixology classes, game nights, and s’mores making. These are complimentary unless otherwise specified.
There is a free trolley service to take families around the property. If they need a ride to the Adventure Center/Ski Area, just hop on the trolley. Want to go to the water park? The trolley will take you there. You can park your car once you arrive, and not need it again unless you need to leave the property.
Guests of the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa can use the water park at the sister property Timber Ridge Lodge for a fee. For those that don’t want to stay at a water park, but want to use it for a day or two, this is a great option.
I have never seen a resort more focused on making the holidays special in some way. During the fall the resort offers Haunted Hayrides through the woods, and at Christmas the resort goes all out with Christmas in the Country offering special activities every day and beautiful decorations to celebrate the season. During the Winter Carnival there are ski and snowboard demonstrations, competitions, and races along with a torch light parade and fireworks. There are wine celebrations for adults throughout the year and special events at Thanksgiving, Easter, and 4th of July. Everything revolves around families having fun! (If I haven’t convinced you yet, check out our article 5 Reasons Grand Geneva is a Great Escape for Families!) What Doesn’t Work for Families
The resort is designed to resemble a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired building. This makes it a bit confusing when trying to remember how to get to your room and I may be wrong, but I don’t remember seeing any elevators (I’m sure they must be there somewhere). Families with strollers or a lot of luggage should ask for assistance when getting to and from their room.
We’re a family who likes to have breakfast included with our stay. At Grand Geneva Resort and Spa families have an option to purchase from the Grand Café (some days a buffet is offered, other days it’s strictly from a menu) or grab a quick bite from the coffee place (Café Gelato). Another option might be to pay for the upgrade to Geneva Club privileges which provides access for breakfast, snacks, and hors d’oeuvres daily. All rooms have mini refrigerators too if you want to go to the store and purchase your own breakfast. The Hotel The Grand Geneva Resort is a AAA Four Diamond resort offering 355 suites and deluxe guest rooms. Beginning in 2017 the property will open up villas in a variety of sizes (studios, one, two, and three bedrooms) which will be perfect for families. The hotel was originally the Lake Geneva Playboy Club Hotel, when it opened in 1968, the first of its kind in the United States. It has evolved quite a bit since then into the family friendly resort it is today. There are two championship golf courses, a spa and fitness center, tennis courts, horseback riding, a ski and snowboard park, and hiking and biking trails. The hotel’s lobby area is very inviting. The Rooms The rooms are quite spacious and the beds are very comfortable. Each room has a mini refrigerator, coffee maker, flat screen tv, and a television in the bathroom mirror which is pretty unique. I would recommend asking for a room with a lake view and making sure there aren’t any trees blocking your view as it is pretty spectacular. Many rooms have private balconies or patios, but those with small children should know the sliding doors are very secure with multiple locks. The bathrooms are tastefully decorated with granite and feature amenities from the on site WELL spa. Want to see inside a room? Check out my video! Dining There are plenty of restaurants to choose from on property. Geneva ChopHouse is the on-site steak and seafood restaurant. Ristoranté Brissago is Italian themed and has some wonderful pasta dishes. Grand Café is the main dining room, serving American cuisine like sandwiches, salads, and burgers. Links Bar and Grill is perfect for grabbing a bite to eat after playing a round of golf. Leinenkugel’s Mountain Top Lodge is open during ski season along with Timbers Grill, both serve food to those enjoying time on the mountain. There are plenty of dining options, it just depends on what your family wants to eat. Antipasto plate at Brissago Spa, Swimming Pool, Fitness Area The WELL Spa and Salon offers a full range of services from massages to pedicures. I had a very fun pedicure called “Toes on Tap” where I enjoyed a Wisconsin Spotted Cow beer, while soaking my feet in a bath of citrus and hops. I had an amazing nail technician and the other gals I went with raved about their facials. So if you can make time to get away from the kids, make time for the spa. The outdoor swimming pool is very popular and can get busy at times. Families shouldn’t hesitate to head to Timber Ridge for some waterpark fun while they are visiting Grand Geneva. When it gets cold in the winter there is also an indoor pool at the fitness center. Kids can swim year round at this resort. Kids will love swimming in the outdoor pool. Grand Geneva Resort and Spa has one of the most amazing fitness centers I have ever found at a property. In addition to a variety of fitness classes they offer daily there is also a large selection of cardio equipment, weight machines, and free weights. There’s a 35 foot climbing wall, indoor tennis courts, and basketball courts too, which make it the perfect place to get a good workout. The Grand Geneva Resort and Spa isn’t your typical resort. The staff is friendly and kids are made to feel welcome wherever they go on property. They have thought of everything when it comes to making families happy and it shows.
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09.06.16 |
Chicago Tribune: The best kitchen tools, according to the pros
The Chicago Tribune featured Brian Frakes, executive chef at The Pfister Hotel in a piece highlighting the best kitchen tools according to restaurant and food industry professionals. Read the full story here.
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09.06.16 |
FOX 6: Badgers, Tigers fans in Milwaukee team up to raise money for flood victims in Louisiana
Milwaukee’s FOX affiliate, FOX 6 ran a segment about The Pfister Hotel and Hilton Milwaukee City Center’s promotions supporting the Red Cross Louisiana Flood Relief Fund. The promotions coincided with the Louisiana State University and University of Wisconsin-Madison football game at Lambeau Field September 3, 2016. Watch the full segment here.
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