As more and more engaged couples catch on to the appeal and popularity of our quaint and beautiful town, it seems that new businesses that cater to weddings in Winter Park keep popping up. Recently I’ve stumbled upon a couple of well kept secret gems that I’m happy to be able to share with everyone.
First, wedding cakes! Evelyn Stowers has been in the business of making delicious and elegant wedding cakes for 44 years. In fact, the first wedding cake she ever created was for her own wedding (they’re still happily married, likely due to her sweet personality and the cakes she’s always whipping up in their kitchen). Evelyn showed me a binder filled with hundreds of cakes she’s created over the years, and I have to say that I melted completely into giddy girl mode! She has fun and gorgeous ideas for decoration, and after almost half a century of baking, you better believe she’s got more than a couple delicious cake recipes on hand. So ff you don’t feel like hunting down a big banner to post on your car that says “wedding cake on board” while you drive up our curvy mountain pass, then send Mrs. Stowers an email at evelynstowers@yahoo.com. She’ll be happy to hear from you!
Second, and a little more unique, is Ear 2 Ear photo booths. A couple of locals, Jeff Skinner and John Vella, have found great success with their small business of delivering, setting up, and operating photo booths at all kinds of events, including weddings. And yes, you’re thinking of the right photo booths: the same ones you laugh like crazy in at carnivals with your best friends. Photo booths are a creative and fun addition at any event; we think it’s worth your time to check it out! You can read about all the details and see some sample photos at www.ear2earphotobooths.com , then give Jeff and John a call at 970 509 9778.
And as always, if you have any questions about other great services in the area or are interested in lodging, give Winter Park Lodging Company a call at 877-329-1383. We’re always happy to hear from you!
Art, Best of, Fall activities, Helpful hints, Holidays, News, Our favorites, Summer Events, Weddings, special events | sam | 
May 27, 2010 10:40 am | 
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Nothing is more classy than giving a dozen roses to your Valentine. Whether you’re a local or a visitor in Winter Park for the romantic holiday, you can surprise your sweet heart with a dozen red roses for Valentine’s Day.
Kara and Rami with Pick Me Floral Design and Event Planning are just the people you need, offering a Valentine’s rose deal for either pick up or delivery. For delivery the cost is $75 and for pick up it’s $65 (pre-orders only). A deal either way, for beautiful roses to brighten up your Valentine’s Day. Email kara@lovethisday.com or call 970-531-9237 today.
There are lots and lots of new stores opening up here in Winter Park, Colorado. Our town just seems to be booming with all the restaurants opening and the Rec Center open for the first day and all this just in time for Christmas.
First we have the Fraser/Winter Park Rec Center open for the very first day to what looks like universal approval here in the Fraser Valley. We will be visiting this coming week and will let you know how the final product turned out. From what I have seen it looks spectacular (I can’t wait to steam my old bones in the steam sauna).
Last night Alberto’s had a soft opening to get some of the kinks out before tonight’s official Grand Opening. I heard that the food was terrific and the space looks just as good. For those not on the know, Alberto’s is brought to us by the folks that own the Tabernash Tavern. They have redone the space in Cooper Creek Square that most recently housed the Green Olive Italian steakhouse. We will try to make it out to Alberto’s in the next week and let your know about their operation.
The Cosmic Dog Mexican Grill is also opening tonight. I popped my head in today and the space looks pretty cool. I got a chance to talk to Fernand, the owner, and he says they should be serving up some burritos tonight. He also said he was exhausted from their push to get open in time for the Winter Park holiday season. I can’t wait to have a burrito this week. Nice work Fernand on the space, it looks great.
Lastly there is Ziggy’s Doughnuts. Our very own hot fresh doughnut factory located next to Fontenot’s Cajun Cafe in the Kings Crossing Retail Center. Talked Ziggy today and he says they should be open by the 3rd of January. Ziggy’s will have coffee, fresh donuts, and some video games set among a cool interior with counter service and tables and chairs. Would be great if Ziggy could figure out a way to offer some wine and beer, anywho, I’m am satisfied with hot donuts for now though.
So our little enclave of heaven up here in the Colorado Rockies just seems to be booming with all these openings. It looks like the economy is tuning around and vacationers ans skiers are starting to return to the hills. We got some unexpected snow the last few nights and everyone here in Winter Park is getting ready for Christmas. All seems well in the Winter Park part of the world.
Is the photo to the left about how your Thanksgiving goes? Well, we here at Winter Park Lodging Company will give you a free turkey if you stay with us over the Turkeyday holiday but if that is not your thing there are options.
Winter Park Resort is doing a Thanksgiving Buffet at the top of the mountain at Sunspot Lodge. The ride up is a beautiful gondola ride to the top of the Zephyr lift.
The buffet menu:
Salad Station – chef tossed to order Caesar and/or field green salad w/ champagne vinaigrette and ranch dressing. Served w/ fresh bread & butter.
Chef carved turkey and prime rib w/ a jus and horseradish sauce.
Mashed potatoes w/ giblet gravy and sweet potatoes.
Butternut squash soup w/ crème fraiche & toasted pumpkin seeds.
Herbed stuffing.
Sautéed baby carrots and green beans.
Desert Bar – pumpkin pie, apple pie, chocolate trilogy and assorted mousses.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Winter Park Sunspot Lodge Pricing:
- $49.95 Adults
- $19.95 Children 10 and under (Buffet Only)
Price includes gondola ride, buffet, non-alcoholic beverages, & dessert. Sales tax and gratuity will be added. Alcohol, Specialty beverages are additional.
If cooking a turkey is not your thing on Thanksgiving then there is not a better way to spend the evening than up on the hills eating some bird. After dinner head down the gondola and have a nightcap at The Cheeky Monk in The Winter Park Village.
Get your Sunspot Thanksgiving dinner reservations at 970-726-1446.
White or Dark Meat? It’s all free!
Kick off the ski and holiday season with quality, family ski time. You’ll enjoy great rates, no crowds and a FREE Thanksgiving Turkey. Choose from over 70 beautiful homes and condos in Winter Park to celebrate your thanks this season. Book your stay between Nov 23-27, and we stock your fridge with a free Thanksgiving Turkey, thawed and ready to go. All you have to do is stick it in the oven and enjoy.
Winter Park Resort’s opening day is in just over forty days, and the flakes are already flying. From the looks of it, we may have a record-breaking early ski season here in Winter Park. Get your turkey gobblin’ family on up here for a Thanksgiving ski trip! Check out all our Winter Park Thanksgiving lodging or call us at 1-877-329-1383 or email us seven days a week to book.
Fall is upon us and there are still quite a few fun activities to check out during October. Here are some highlights…
October 9-10: 24th Annual Ski Swap. Come on down to West Portal Station to get huge discounts on new and used ski gear and outerwear for the whole family. The swap is a primary fundraiser for the Winter Park Competition Center and scholarship funds, so help the cause! For more info, call 970-726-1590
October 15: Scary Movie Night @ the Fraser Library- “Children of the Corn”. Be prepared to get spooked- show starts at 6pm. For info call 970-726-5689
October 28: Showing of Warren Miller’s Dynasty. Head to Winter Parks Silver Screen Cinemas to check out the best in the ski movie biz. Showings at 6 and 9pm. Contact 970-726-5390 for more details.
October 31: Cooper Creek is hosting the 9th annual Trick or Treat Street and Haunted House. From 4-7pm, come out with the kids for some spooky family fun! Here are a few of the activities planned-
- trick or treating througout the mall
- haunted house and spooky graveyard
- phantom photo booth
- free spooky supper at Moe’s
- Scarecrow scare-off contest announced at Moe’s at 7pm
here’s the WPLC scarecrow holding down the fort….
Tags: Activities, Discounts, Kid's Activities, Local Insider Info, special events, Winter Park Activities
Fall activities, Holidays, Kid's Activities, News, Winter Park Resort | Rachel | October 4, 2009 7:52 pm | Comments (0)
We have to brag about our favorite local photographer for a minute. Steve Willis is a long time resident of Winter Park and has an amazing talent for capturing the beauty of life in the mountains in his photos. We’re lucky to have a few of his pieces on display in our office now, so feel free to swing by and check them out! For a very reasonable price, you can even buy your own authentic shot of Perry’s Peak or the Winter Park slopes to hang up in your mountain home. In addition to landscapes, Steve also does wedding photography and family photos to capture your Winter Park experience. Below are two that we have in our office but to see some in person, you can stop by the Fraser Library where he’s currently showing a wide variety. For more information on Steve’s work you can email him at steven@willisphoto.com.
A Winter Park, Colorado Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is coming upon us quickly and there is not a better place to spend Turkey day than on the slopes of Winter Park and Mary Jane Resorts. The word on the streets (or is that mountain) is that this El Nino year will bring us lots and lots of early big snows. Snow and turkey make for a the perfect Thanksgiving! Throw in the family and some football and you are talking the best holiday of the year!
Come on up to Winter Park, Colorado and enjoy your Thanksgiving in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. To help Y’all have a great Thanksgiving Winter Park Lodging Company will have a bird in your fridge on Turkeyday for all that are here over the Thanksgiving holiday for more than three nights. Now that can’t be beat. Spend the day on the slopes and come home to a bird that has been cooking all day and watch a little football with a beer.
Don’t miss out your Winter Park ski in and out lodging! Make your reservation today.
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