Grand Geneva Resort & Spa invites family travelers to experience a winter wonderland in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The resort’s sister property, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, also offers festive events.
The resort’s annual Christmas in the Country programming kicks off Nov. 24 with the 30th annual Illumination Ceremony, featuring 2 million twinkling lights, 70 holiday light displays and 66 indoor trees. The event also includes photos with Santa, activities for kids, festive treats and raffles.
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Can’t make it to the display lighting? Book a ride on the Trolley Tour of Lights. The enclosed trolley takes guests through the resort’s stunning light displays. The tour is complimentary for resort guests. Reserve a private igloo at Grand Geneva’s Embers Terrace for festive food and drinks. Igloos accommodate up to six guests for a 90-minute reservation.
Enjoy brunch with Santa on select dates in November and December. Other program highlights include skiing with Santa, a gingerbread house walk, holiday movie nights, ornament painting, gingerbread-house decorating and more.
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Take advantage of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals from the resort, along with its sister property. Grand Geneva and Timber Ridge offer a book one night and get 50 percent off the second night deal. New this year, Grand Geneva’s private villas offer a book one night and get one night free deal.
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