activity guide - The Coeur d`Alene Resort
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activity guide - The Coeur d`Alene Resort
ACTIVITY GUIDE table of contents Individual Activities The Resort Golf Course ................................................... 3 On-Property: The Spa Coeur d’Alene ................................................... 4 Fitness & Swimming . ...................................................... 5 Shopping ........................................................................... 7 Culinary . ........................................................................... 8 Wine ................................................................................... 9 History ............................................................................. 11 Art .................................................................................... 12 Clay Shooting & Bird Hunting . ................................... 12 Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruises . ....................................... 13 Nature .............................................................................. 15 Water Adventures . ........................................................ 16 Fishing ............................................................................. 17 Group Dynamics ............................................................ 18 Youth Programs ............................................................. 19 Winter Sports & Recreation......................................20-21 At The Coeur d’Alene Resort, we take the hassle out of finding the perfect activities for your group. Our on-site Destination Management Company teams up with our Conference Service Managers to meet the specific needs and interests of your group. It is our goal to make each experience unique and one that your group will never forget! Golf Spa Private Beach Hiking - Tubbs Hill Swimming Resort Wine Cellar Tour (20 minutes) Tennis (day rent) Mountain Biking (day rent/hourly) Kayaks/Canoes (day rent/hourly) Boat Rentals (hourly) Jet Skis (hourly) Wakeboards (day rent) Kneeboards (day rent) Parasailing (hourly) Seaplane Tours (20 minute/40 minute flights) Helicopter Tours (20 minute flights) Hot Air Balloon Rides (day rent) Lake Fishing (half day/full day) Public Cruises (scheduled) Bocce Ball (half day/full day) Transportation Needed: Horseback Riding (hourly) Fly Fishing (half day/full day) Gondola Rides (20 minute ride) Silver Mine Tour Silverwood Theme Park Wild Waters Triple Play Family Fun Park Hiking (Trail Maps Available) 1 The resort Golf Course T he crown jewel of The Resort is The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course featuring the world’s only floating, moveable golf green. Our golf course has received a perfect Five Star Rating from Golf Digest and a Gold Medal from Golf Magazine making our course one of only six courses in North America to be so recognized. Your golf experience includes a water taxi ride to the course in a custom-made Honduran mahogany boat, 18 holes of golf, a custom electric cart with tilt steering wheel, seat heater, tee dispensers and ball washer, custom engraved bag tag, unlimited range balls on our over-the-water driving range, complimentary sports massage and a forecaddie who acts as a personal concierge for each foursome throughout their golf experience. At The Coeur d’Alene Resort Golf Course you won’t have to worry about the planning of your golf tournament. Our Tournament Director will take care of every detail including scoring, hole prizes, personalized logo wear, organizing foursomes and just about anything else involved with the tournament. Group Golf Activities: 2 Golf Clinic Our golf pros can customize a clinic to accommodate your attendee’s skill level and time availability. Shootout Package Consists of a closest to the pin contest on the 14th hole (floating green) and a putting contest. This is a great activity by itself or as a unique start to a dinner at the Golf Course Pavilion. Hole-in-One Insurance Players can win cash or prizes if they make a hole in one on the floating green. Customized Logo Gifts Gift baskets, golf shirts, hats, visors, towels, putters, jackets and travel bags. 3 the spa coeur d’alene A fter a day of meetings, your Guests will be pampered in The Spa Coeur d’Alene, featured as the Most Romantic Spa in the World by MSNBC. Our 30,000 square foot facility features 21 private treatment rooms and a serene meditation room overlooking the picturesque lake. Signature hydrotherapy packages include a soothing bath in one of The Spa’s Flow-Through Tubs, Vichy Water Fall Massage or our exclusive SilverTag Showers which distributes water through 18 showerheads working six zones of the body. The Spa Coeur d’Alene also features an exclusive salon, private barber room, men’s and women’s custom locker rooms, lake-view manicure and pedicure services, relaxing music and spa cuisine served by our 5-star Beverly’s restaurant. In addition, you’ll find a Fitness Center complete with a Junior-Olympic indoor pool, a cardiovascular workout center, two Jacuzzi tubs, sauna and steam facilities. FITNESS & SWIMMING Outdoor Pool The Lakeview Terrace overlooks the lake with food and beverage service available. Private Beach Accessible by our water taxi with food and beverage service available, bungalows and sun umbrellas. Public Beach The Coeur d’Alene city beach is adjacent to The Resort with lifeguard service and is surrounded by Coeur d’Alene’s popular park. Tennis Courts Located at The Resort Golf Course. Recreation Center Junior Olympic Indoor Pool Group Spa Suggestions: Two Jacuzzi Tubs Spa Sampler (90 -120 minutes) - Mini treatments to include massage, facial and manicure for each guest. Steam & Sauna Spa Celebration Package - Add a bottle of wine or champagne and two appetizers to your spa party. Relax & Renew (100 minutes) - Swedish massage and European facial for each guest. Fitness Center Complements to our Spa: Spa Cuisine Served by Beverly’s 5-Star Restaurant Yoga or Pilates (1 hour) Nature Hike or Power Walk (1-4 hours) Shopping (1-3 hours) Wine Tasting (1-3 hours) 4 5 NATURE Nature Hike or Power Walk (Tubbs Hill) Your Guests can take a refreshing hike on Historic Tubbs Hill (easy/scenic & historical) located adjacent to The Resort. This is a perfect start or ending to a day of activities. Time: 1-2 hours (walking distance) Minimum: 6 people Months Available: April-October Nature Hike or Power Walk (Off Site) It may be difficult to find time to get outside and enjoy the diverse terrain and that’s where we come in. Pick one or more of the following trails: Mineral Ridge (moderate/scenic), Farragut State Park (easy/scenic), English Point (easy/scenic), or Mount Coeur d’Alene (strenuous/wooded & scenic views). Time: 2-4 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: April-October Mountain Biking Adventures This is a guided adventure on one of the following trails: Route of the Hiawatha (moderate/maintained gravel, spectacular scenery, tunnels, high trestles), Trail of the Coeur d’Alene (easy/paved, lake & river views), Farragut Park (advanced/single track trail, scenic), Centennial Trail (easy/scenic, paved, flat). Time: 3 -7 hours (Centennial Trail is walking distance, for all others transportation is provided.) Minimum: 6 people – Centennial/15 people – All Others Months Available: April-October Horseback Riding Time: 3 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 6 people Maximum: 20 people Months Available: April-November (weather permitting) Idaho Huckleberry Picking Time: 4 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: July-Labor Day 6 7 SHOPPING W e provide a variety of shopping in The Resort Shops located on both the lobby level and at our Shopping Plaza. We also feature a one of a kind shopping experience at our award winning Golf Course Pro Shop, accessible by water taxi. Downtown Coeur d’Alene, just steps away from The Resort, offers unique shopping. From local specialty shops, clothing boutiques, art galleries, antiques, gifts and collectibles, the area caters to your needs. Coeur d’Alene Shopping Time: 1-3 hours (walking distance) Minimum: None Months Available: Year Round Antique Tour & Lunch Time: 4 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 6 people Months Available: Year Round Customized Coeur d’Alene Shopping Tour Our guides will provide shopping maps and direct Guests to the quaint shops of Coeur d’Alene, just steps away. At the end of the shopping experience, meet back at The Resort for one of the following: a Beverly’s wine tasting lunch with tour of the wine cellar, one of The Resort’s culinary classes, one of The Resort’s art classes, Barrel Room No. 6 wine tasting or Coeur d’Alene Cellars tour & tasting. Time: 4 -6 hours (transportation provided if needed) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: Year Round Sandpoint Shopping & Pend d’Oreille Winery Take a scenic drive to the eclectic town of Sandpoint, home to Coldwater Creek and Litehouse Dressings. After shopping, it is a quick walk to Pend d’Oreille Winery for a relaxing wine tasting and tour. Time: 6 hours (transportation provided) Minimim: 15 people, must be 21 years of age Months Available: Year Round 8 9 CULINARY W e have a team of talented Chefs and a Sommelier ready to entertain and educate your guests. Cooking with the Chefs Allows participants to break into teams and prepare their own meals. Sushi Making/Sake Tasting This is a hands-on sushi making class put on by our experts at Bonsai Bistro. Your Guests will enjoy a mini-tasting of various Japanese beers and sake while creating their masterpiece to share with the class. Chef Demonstrations Your Guests will sit back and relax while our Chefs demonstrate the theme of your choice. Options are Chocolates of the World, Signature Dishes of Beverly’s Restaurant, Quick Entrees to make at Home, Desserts to Dazzle, Fresh Healthy & Nutritional Cooking, A Taste of the Northwest, Sausage Making, Smoking & Grilling and All About Huckleberries. Custom Blended Olive Oils Your Guests will learn how to blend their own custom olive oils and utilize them in fabulous recipes prepared by our Chefs. Add a specialty martini bar featuring the Coeur d’Alene Olive Oil Company’s gourmet stuffed olives. All Culinary Events Are: Time: 2 -3 hours (on-property) Minimum: None Months Available: Year Round 10 WINE Resort Wine Cellar Our Sommelier from Beverly’s will take your Guests on a journey of flavors with wines from around the world paired with exotic cheeses and fruit. They will also get a tour of our Resort Cellar boasting one of the largest hotel wine collections (over 20,000 bottles). Time: 1-2 hours (on-property) Minimum: None, must be 21 years of age Months Available: Year Round Daily Tour: Available at 4:30pm every evening (20 minutes) Barrel Room No. 6 This wine bar is within walking distance from The Resort and is a perfect ending to a day of activities featuring flights of wines, cheeses and chocolates. Time: 1-2 hours (walking distance) Minimum: None, must be 21 years of age Months Available: Year Round Coeur d’Alene Cellars We will transport your Guests to Coeur d’Alene Cellars winery and tasting room. They will be educated on the bottling process, tour the grounds and enjoy a sample wine tasting. Time: 2-3 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people, must be 21 years of age Months Available: Year Round 11 HISTORY A ccording to legend, in the late 18th century, French-Canadian troops and fur traders were first to encounter the native people of this region. These were the Schitsu’ umsh tribe, and they were known for their skill and experience with trading. A French trader who described the tribe as “the greatest traders in the world” named them the Coeur d’Alene, or “Heart of the Awl,” which is a very sharp tool used to pierce leather, to refer to their cunning at trade. Historical Tour of Coeur d’Alene Visit two fine museums; The Museum of North Idaho and the Fort Sherman Museum, home to incredible photographs depicting the history of Fort Sherman, Coeur d’Alene Lake bustling with steamboat activity and the impact of the mining and timber industries. Next you’ll tour areas with early homes and landmarks, including Fort Sherman Chapel built in 1880. This tour is a fascinating cross-section of vintage buildings, churches and Victorian houses. Time: 2-3 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: April-October Old Mission State Park & Gold Mine Tour Idaho’s oldest building, the Mission of the Sacred Heart, was constructed in the mid 1800’s by members of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe and Jesuits. In addition to tours of the church and the restored parish house, your guests will visit the interpretive center to discover the impact of the Catholic missionaries on the settlement of the Northwest and the history of the region’s Indian tribes. Time: 4 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: Year Round History of Coeur d’Alene & Clark House Mansion Learn the early history of Coeur d’Alene as you view the original site of Fort Sherman and the lakeside homes. Travel North to Hayden Lake for an elegant three-course lunch at the Clark House Mansion and hear about the history of this elegant mansion restored from ruins to the spectacular home it is today. Time: 4 hours (transportation provided) Months Available: Year Round Minimum: 15 people Maximum: 50 people Silver Valley Mine Tour The Sierra Silver Mine Tour in the historic town of Wallace is the silver capital of the world and is the only tour of its kind in the Northwest. The tour offers a rare and exciting opportunity to personally experience the underground world of mining. Your Guests will be issued a hard hat and board a trolley to go into the silver mines. Lunch will be served at the Historic Jameson Hotel & Saloon. 12 Time: 6 hours tour & lunch (transportation provided) Months Available: May-September Minimum: 15 people 13 ART Art & Drawing with Carrie Stuart-Parks Time: 1-3 hours (on-property) Minimum: 10 people Months Available: Year Round Demonstrations/Classes Available: Hands on Watercolor, Masterpiece in Minutes, Forensic Art (CSI Coeur d’Alene) Photography Workshop with Quicksilver Time: 1-2 hours (on or off-property) Minimum: 10 people Months Available: Year Round Hands-On Pottery Time: 1-3 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Maximum: 35 people Months Available: Year Round LAKE Coeur d’Alene Cruises Y ou haven’t experienced Lake Coeur d’Alene unless you’ve taken a trip on one of our cruise boats. The Lake Coeur d’Alene Cruise fleet includes six boats to charter your event and they also provide seasonal public cruises that allow your Guests to enjoy the beauty of the lake. Boats Available: Mish-an-Nock – 400 total capacity, 160 for dinner Coeur d’Alene – 400 total capacity, 100 for dinner Spirit, Osprey, Shadow – 149 total capacity, 80 for dinner Kootenai – 149 total capacity, 40 for dinner Ask your group contact about double boat cruises. Public Cruises Available (on-property): Daily Scenic Cruises (April-October) St. Joe River Cruise (Sun & Wed; June -October) Sunset Dinner Cruise (Sun-Thu; May-September) Sunday Brunch Cruise (Sun; June -September) Special 4th of July Cruise (July 4th Only) Holiday Light Show Cruise (Thanksgiving Friday - Jan1) Clay shooting & bird Hunting Double Barrel Ranch Clay Shooting Range Set within an environment of trees, ponds and wildflowers, Double Barrel Ranch offers a variety of targets (which are modified regularly). They utilize the newest equipment available in a variety of exciting games and also offer year-round pheasant & chukar hunting, sporting clays, 5-stand and a great escape to the outdoors. Time: 5 hours Minimum: 15 people Months Available: Year Round 14 15 Water Adventures White Water Rafting Discover Montana’s best white water with breathtaking rapids and incredible canyon scenery. Between rapids paddlers will enjoy the spectacular surroundings and watch for eagles, osprey, kingfishers, moose, bear and deer. Location is two hours from The Resort – half day (3 hours in water), and full day (6 hours in water). The full day includes a delicious riverside lunch. Time: 7-10 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: April-June (class III) July-Sept (class I-II) Kayak or Canoe Adventure This is a guided adventure on one of the following lakes: Lake Coeur d’Alene (easy/wildlife & scenic), Fernan Lake (easy/wildlife & scenic). Time: 3-4 hours (on-property/transportation provided) Minimum: 6 people Months Available: April-October Wakeboarding (includes instructor & equipment): Time: 3 hours half day/8 hours full day (on-property) Maximum: 8 people Months Available: May-September Scenic Float Trip Relax and take in the beauty of the pristine waterways. The Spokane River is just 15 minutes away. No white water here, just a lot of beautiful scenery and fun. Time: 4 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: June 16 fishing Fly Fishing Your Guests can refresh their senses in some of the most scenic waterways in the West. They will be guided on a world-class walk and wade dry fly fishing trip on the Coeur d’Alene River or the St. Joe River. Time: 4 hours half day/8 hours full day (transportation provided) Maximum: 40 people per day Months Available: May-September Orvis® Fly Fishing School Learn casting techniques and more at our Orvis® Fly Fishing School. At the Orvis® Idaho Fly Fishing School, you’ll develop the requisite skills necessary to fish the West’s most famous trout waters. Time: 2 days (Mon/Tue, Thu/Fri, or Sat/Sun – on property) Months Available: June-September Lake Fishing Depart from The Resort Boardwalk for a fishing adventure on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Time: 4 hours half day/8 hours full day (on-property) Maximum: 20 people per day Months Available: Year Round Lake Fishing Derby Depart from The Resort Boardwalk for a Lake Coeur d’Alene fishing derby organized by our local fishing experts. Each catch will be weighed and recorded by your fishing guide. Special prizes will add to the excitement. Time: 4 hours half day/8 hours full day (on-property) Maximum: 20 people per day Months Available: Year Round 17 Group Dynamics H APi by Design works exclusively with The Resort to customize group dynamics (team building) to your specific needs. Their mission is to inspire your team with innovative missions that keep your business objectives in mind. They will put powerful play into work with theme built challenges, communication roundtables and/or physical team challenges. Theme Built Team Challenges They can build a game show or talk show around your business or your teams can shoot and direct their own commercials, ending with an awards ceremony. Communication Roundtables Wish your team had a strategy to move forward in every meeting? HAPi has its own unique strategies to facilitate meetings using fun topics which allow everyone involved to learn new methods of participation and verbal skills. Physical Team Challenges Ever wonder if your team could build a catapult? Or a building structure? Or row across a lake? Or toss an egg? Or, or, or? At The Coeur d’Alene Resort, the possibilities are endless. Time: Customized To Your Group (on or off-property) Months Available: Year Round Youth Programs V.I.K. (Very Important Kids) We can customize activities based on the amount of time allowed and age of the participants. Times: Half Day/Full Day (on and off -property) Minimum: 20 people Months Available: Year Round Private Childcare Upon request with 24-hour advanced notice. Silverwood Theme Park Experience Silverwood amusement and waterpark, the Northwest’s largest theme park. Here you will find thrilling rides, unique shops, exciting games and dazzling entertainment. Time: 5 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: May-October Wild Waters Eleven waterslides of summer fun await your Guests at Wild Waters. The park features a hot tub, a play pool for the little ones and areas for picnic, sunbathing or napping. Time: 3-6 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: May-September Triple Play Visit Triple Play Family Fun Park where fun is always in season. Offering bowling, go karts, laser tag, an indoor waterpark, miniature golf, bumper boats, climbing wall and arcade. Time: 3-6 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: Year Round 18 19 Winter sports & recreation Snow Skiing & Snowboarding We can provide transportation to two mountains: Silver Mountain (30 minutes) and Schwietzer Mountain (60 minutes). Both have been rated in the top 50 ski destinations by Ski Magazine. Time: Half Day or Full Day (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: November-April (based on snow fall) Cross-Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing Get out in the fresh air and enjoy your peaceful surroundings. Two parks are available, Schweitzer Mountain or Farragut State Park. Time: Half Day or Full Day (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: November-April (based on snow fall) Winter Lake Cruises The Resort’s Holiday Light Show is the biggest and brightest in the Northwest. The extravaganza, features 225 animated and static displays positioned over the water, across The Resort grounds and at the North Pole, utilize over one million lights to bring the lake to life during the Holidays. The Holiday Light Cruise takes revelers across the water to Santa’s North Pole workshop. Time: 40 minutes Months Available: Thanksgiving Friday-December 31 Ice Skating The South Pole Skating Village will be showcased during the Holiday Light Show opening ceremonies, which include fireworks over Lake Coeur d'Alene. The 50x80-foot ice skating arena will have the flavor of an old-time Christmas. The new ice skating experience is the latest attraction in the Holiday Light Show. Months Available: Thanksgiving Friday-December 31 Snow Tubing The Silver Mountain tubing park is a five-lane snowy roller coaster ride with a drop of 200 feet and “Magic Carpet” ride back to the top. Open Friday-Sunday with day and evening tubing available. Time: 3 hours (transportation provided) Minimum: 15 people Months Available: December 26-February 24 Carriage Rides A horse drawn sleigh or carriage can transport your Guests on a scenic eight-block tour of downtown Coeur d’Alene. We can also pre-arrange a horse drawn trolley for up to 30 passengers. Time: 30 minutes-1 hour Snowcat Skiing & Snowboarding For the intermediate to expert skier, Peak Adventures offers Snowcat skiing and snowboarding. It is a quick ride into the St. Joe Mountains where a guide will lead you to open bowls, hidden glades and untouched powder fields. The steepness ranges from 25-40 degrees where there are 350 annual inches of snow. You will experience approximately 8 -15 runs per day. Time: 12 hours (4-wheel drive transportation needed) Maximum: 8 people (advance reservations required) Months Available: December-April Snowmobiling Your Guests will be guided through beautiful scenery overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene. Time: 4-5 hours (transportation provided) Maximum: 11 single passenger/22 double passenger Months Available: November-March (based on snow fall) 20 21 (800) 365-8338 · cdaresort.com C oeur d ’A lene , I daho