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A Perfectly Paired Spring Affair

If you’re looking for reasons to fall in love with Colorado, our number one would be the 300 days of sun our state sees. For us, that means when summer fever hits come spring, we can still head out for a tee-off on the green. Make it a couple’s affair on our Pete Dye-designed championship course with our Tee for Two package. Start the day off right with an award-winning breakfast at Mountain View Restaurant. Once you’re powered up, gear up for a day on the green with a round or two of golf. When you’re satisfied, settle in for a soothing and restful custom massage for two, where you can sink into total relaxation while your worries and cares disappear. Cap it all off with your significant other with a stunning view of the setting sun from your private patio, knowing tomorrow you can do it all again.

A Day of Love Spa Indulgence

Winter is nature’s way of reminding us of the importance of keeping our loved ones close. Perhaps that’s why February—when cozying up together is a go-to for cold days—is also the month of Valentine’s Day. Escape with your significant other this Day of Love to Alluvia Spa, where pampering specials for the pair include side-by-side candlelit, rose petal-strewn massages, quinsy berry oil hot stone pedicures, and a complimentary glass of champagne to sip and set the mood. If that only sounds like a starting point, make it a complete package with the Couples Wellness Spa Retreat. You and your partner can relax like royalty with a stay in one of our luxurious, newly renovated rooms, enjoy a breakfast buffet for two, and sip complimentary health smoothies together—all on top of the spa experience, of course. When the planning is taken care of for you, you can pour all your attention into making your partner feel loved.

Keep the Season Merry and Bright with a Spa Membership

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to get distracted by the sales, spiced ciders, and presents waiting to be wrapped and placed under the tree. But this month, find your moment of relaxation with Alluvia Spa’s new A-List—the perfect solution to staying rested and rejuvenated through the holidays and into the New Year. With your new spa membership, be one of the first to make "Restmas" a new part of your annual routine. Take advantage of an Alluvia Signature Gift for signing up, then indulge in monthly select services and discounts to pamper yourself or a loved one. The special treatment goes beyond the holiday season with Membership Appreciation Days and invitations to exclusive spa events throughout the year. Spoil yourself—or a loved one—this Christmas with the gift of relaxation.

 

A Christmas Day Brunch to Remember

Thanksgiving may be over, but the holiday culinary action is just beginning. From Pink Peppercorn Dusted Alaskan Halibut to Champagne Vanilla Smoked Shrimp and Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake, you could say our Holiday Dinner Buffets—held every Friday and Saturday before Christmas and on Christmas Eve—are the true spirit of the season. Don’t forget to check out Sunday Brunch with Santa so your little ones can tell the big guy what they want for Christmas! These all help make way for the main event: the Christmas Day Brunch. The snow-inspired holiday should be special, and we aim to serve it up just so—think bottomless Champagne and Mimosas for the adult crowd and a binge-worthy buffet of Chicken Tenders and Nutella French Toast for the kneehigh herd—because what the season is truly about is spending it with the ones you love. So bring your family, and your appetite, and settle in for a culinary rendezvous to remember.

 

A Christmas Culinary Encounter

The holidays are a busy time of the year—Halloween takes us to Thanksgiving, which brings us to Christmas, just in time to ring in the New Year one week later. As Christmas approaches, the things we all want more of are the warm, spicy, and indulgently sweet flavors of the season. Do spiced eggnog, prime rib, and gingerbread cake come to mind? Rest assured, we have you covered, so all you have to think about is holiday shopping. From our Holiday Dinner Buffets every Friday and Saturday leading up to Christmas to our Sunday Brunch with Santa each week, and our can’t-miss Christmas Day Brunch, your December will be filled with the best that Colorado Springs’ culinary community can offer. So bring your appetite and let us feed your palate and your Christmas spirit.

Ride the Rails this Holiday Season

Colorado’s rich mining and pioneering past have left several historic railroad routes—from Durango-Silverton to Cripple Creek-Victor Narrow Gauge—to experience the state from a "days past" perspective. This winter, hop on Colorado Springs’ favorite route, the Royal Gorge Railroad. Feel the crisp air and watch the snow falling as you enjoy the scenic route through the Royal Gorge Canyon of the Arkansas River. With steep cliffs, a roaring river, and winter all around you, you’ll feel like you’ve entered a different world. But the train isn’t just about the history, views, and terrain. Each holiday season the train at Royal Gorge Railroad transforms into the Santa Express. Bring the whole family or channel your inner child with sing-a-longs to your favorite Christmas songs, a special holiday menu with locally sourced options, cookies and hot cocoa, and a special gift from Santa and his elves upon arrival at the North Pole. Dress code: pajamas encouraged!

Experience the Glow of the Season in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs knows how to celebrate each season—from summer hikes to fall snow—and the holidays are no exception. Chilly nights spent strolling the downtown pop-up shops and holiday markets with a cup of hot chocolate in hand are the epitome of the season. But above all else, Colorado Springs knows how to light up the city around the holidays. Experience the glow of the season from the annual Festival of Lights Parade, celebrating its 35th year with a "Home for the Holidays" theme, to the first annual Tour de Lights, hosted by Trails End Taproom and complete with prizes for the best decorated bike and helmet, special holiday drinks, and a holiday sing-a-long. For something a little different, see the lights from the sky on a Christmas Light Helicopter Tour. Or, go big at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Electric Safari, where 85 light sculptures, visits with Santa, and special animal encounters truly bring the holiday to life!

Focus on Your Nearest and Dearest This Thanksgiving

Whether you have family visiting from out of town or simply want to gather with those nearest and dearest, Thanksgiving is all about spending time with the ones we love. In our opinion, the best way to do that is to put all your focus on your family and leave the preparation to us. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. your family can indulge in some of the season’s best flavors at our Thanksgiving Day Brunch. On top of the complimentary champagne, treat your taste buds to traditional staples with a twist such as Sage-Apple-Cider Brined Turkey, Pancetta-Chestnut Bread Stuffing, and Traditional Pumpkin and Pecan Pies. Or think unconventionally with treats like Cranberry Orange French Toast, Cold Smoked Icelandic Salmon, and Sticky Toffee Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream. Whichever way you go, your bellies and hearts will be full as they should be this time of year.

Take Your Golf Game to the Next Level

The changing seasons often inspire us to push our boundaries or try something new, and for those feeling called to seasonal growth involving putts, drives, and doglegs, Cheyenne Mountain Lodge’s Pete Dye-designed championship course is the place to start. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or someone who doesn’t know the difference between a driving iron and a gap wedge, the on-site team is ready to guide you through to the next level. Our seasoned professionals bring more than 100 years of golf experience to the table. From National PGA Award winners to Colorado Golf Hall of Famers and long-time country club pros, you can have confidence that our team will take you where you want to go. Private sessions and group sessions are available to suit your learning needs.

Why the Changing Seasons are Best Seen in Colorado Springs

Summer tends to be a peak time to take a vacation, but next time you’re planning a getaway, consider the growing reasons to come during a shoulder season. For starters, who doesn’t love the sweater weather, pumpkin spice latte feelings of fall? With the perfect balance between crisp mornings and cool, sunny days, Colorado Springs is the quintessential place to pull on your booties and a hat, layer up, and savor the pumpkin, ginger, and apple-spiced flavors of the season. Once you’re fueled up and ready to go, head to the trails for an interactive experience with the golden-hued fall foliage. Spend a day exploring the 55 miles of Mueller State Park, enjoy a riverside stroll along Rainbow Gulch, or take a hike through the area’s colorful rocks at Victor Gold Mines. No matter where you go keep an eye out for wildlife. With fewer crowds and the oncoming winter, autumn is often the best time of year to catch a glimpse!