Perfect for bringing the whole family together, Tenaya’s favorite holiday packages make an on-demand return this season. The S’more Ice Skating Package includes a one-night stay, an ice skating session and rentals for two at Tenaya’s onsite rink and a fully stocked s’mores kit to roast by the outdoor fire pit. Exclusively offered on Nov. 26 and Dec. 22 and 23, the beloved Kid’s Dinner with Santa Package brings little ones aged 4-12 face-to-face with the hero of the holiday season – Santa Claus himself. Kids will have the chance to spend a special dinner with Santa and his elves and participate in a holiday adventure before tucking into a cozy overnight stay with visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads. With great popularity and limited openings, this package sells out each year – be sure to book in advance to catch Santa before he makes his rounds on Christmas Eve!
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On Nov. 25 and 26 and Dec. 22, guests and locals alike are invited to test their DIY skills– and resist the urge to snack on their masterpieces – at the lodge’s wildly popular Gingerbread House Workshop. For $75, cookie and candy architects get all the fixings to build the ultimate dream house, as well as expert guidance from Tenaya’s culinary team, while onlookers are welcome to browse the “neighborhood” free of charge. Hundreds gather for this event each year, so early arrival is advised.

To deck the halls at home, crafty visitors are invited to an Ornament Decorating Workshop on Nov. 26 and Dec. 21 and 23. Holiday lovers of all ages can take part in this two-hour session, during which participants can customize a set of six ornaments or personal stockings with a store of festive décor worthy of Santa’s workshop. Space is limited, claim a spot by calling the concierge at 559-692-8985.

No Christmas Day is complete without a meal with loved ones, and with Tenaya doing all the preparations, families have more time to enjoy a spin on the ice rink, a slide down the lodge’s sledding hill or even a horse-drawn sleigh ride. A special Christmas Buffet, complete with all the savory and sweet fixings to appeal to kids and adults alike will serve lunch and dinner accompanied by live harp and violin melodies. Alternatively, Sierra Restaurant has an exclusive holiday dinner menu in store for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Finally, celebrators can finish off the holiday season – and ring in 2017 – on a High Sierra note at Tenaya’s New Year’s Eve Celebration. Laugh and dance the night away in Tenaya’s elegant ballroom as comedian Dick Hardwick entertains and live music party band The Valley Cats lays down new and classic danceable hits. Hors d’oeuvres, a gourmet dinner and perfectly blended cocktails complete the night of revelry which can be reserved for $175 per person, or complete with accommodations via a New Year’s Eve Package, starting at $515 per night per couple. Kids can also join the party with separate, supervised and age-appropriate costume themed parties for just $65 per child, and childcare is available for little ones under age 4. Full New Year’s packages can be booked online or by calling 888-514-2167. To book a kids’ experience, contact the Tenaya concierge at 559-692-8985.

To learn more about spending the holidays at Tenaya Lodge, visit TenayaLodge.com/HolidayEvents.

About Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season resort framed by noble evergreen forest and a rich range of Sierra recreation. The lodge, set adjacent to Yosemite National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers 302 rooms, suites and mountain cottage accommodations. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access to Yosemite’s iconic attractions and many guests savor the alpine serenity of Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run the table from casual to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope’s, Timberloft and Embers restaurants. For more information, visit TenayaLodge.com.

About Delaware North’s Parks and Resorts Business
Delaware North Parks and Resorts is a global leader in the hospitality industry, operating lodging, food and beverage and retail services, recreational activities, and educational programming at destinations throughout North America and Australia. Delaware North operates in many of the United States’ iconic national and state parks, including Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone National Park and Niagara Falls State Park, as well as at cultural attractions such as Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex. Its portfolio also includes The AAA Four-Diamond Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite and several luxury resorts in Australia, including Lizard Island, a highly acclaimed resort on the Great Barrier Reef. To learn more about Delaware North’s hospitality management expertise, visit www.DelawareNorth.com/parks-and-resorts-home.aspx.

About Delaware North
Delaware North is one of the largest privately-held hospitality and food service companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family for more than 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 60,000 employee associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a time in serving more than 500 million guests annually. Delaware North has annual revenue of about $3 billion in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries. Learn more about Delaware North at www.DelawareNorth.com.

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