LOO - Granlibakken

GRANLIBAKKEN
GAZETTE
VOLUME V
2007-2008
Celebrate the newly expanded Executive Lodge
Surround your group with a pine forest in a retreat-like setting…
Set apart from the rest of the resort (still just steps from the pool,
hot tub, sauna and trails), the recently expanded Executive Lodge
Complex welcomes groups of up to 90. The state-of-the-art
complex features the new Forest Lodge (June 2007) and offers
3,160 square feet of flexible space, 45 lodging rooms and a gourmet
kitchen. The expansion was designed with a variety of uses in
mind: executive work sessions, seminars, board retreats and more.
The New Forest Lodge is a great option for family reunions, ski
clubs and friends who wish to have a private place to gather. The
eight bedroom/eight bath lodge has a large living room, deck,
kitchen and recreation area. Also located in the Executive Lodge
Complex is the seven bedroom/seven bath Big Pine Lodge. For
information about booking either building, contact our sales
department at 877-552-6298.
Families Reconnect with Granlibakken
Parents, grandparents, single parents and
extended families are discovering Granlibakken.
Comfortable condo lodging with a hot buffet
breakfast included, is ideal for a family
vacation. And, from the confidence-building
Ski Hill, to miles of cross-country and
snowshoe trails, to perfect snowman sites,
the 74-acre resort is a winter playground.
Many who learned to ski here are returning
to introduce their children to downhill
sports. The Ski (and sledding) Hill is open
daily with lessons available. More
challenging runs for older kids? There are
shuttle buses to nearby ski areas. The Ski
Hut serves lunch and snacks. The rental
shop carries kid-sized boarding, skiing, and
snowshoeing equipment. Granlibakken is
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as much about snowplay as snow sports.
Throwing snowballs, making snow angels,
building snowmen… Meeting playmates is
easy, not only on the Ski Hill but also in the
outdoor heated pool, at Cedar House Pub
and on the Mountain Deck at breakfast.
Speaking of meals, holiday feasts here are
family-friendly, from Thanksgiving dinner
brought to your table, to the Christmas
buffet or New Year’s buffet and party. As
for parties, how about a family reunion?
The resort’s package provides meals, lodging and gathering space.
To find out more and make reservations
for a family of two, four or 50, call
877-552-6298.
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WEDDINGS
AND
REUNIONS
Executive Lodge Wedding Packages
from $5,800
Includes two nights in our seven-bedroom
Big Pine Lodge, breakfast for 14, ceremony
and reception area and bridal dressing
room. Special rates are also available for
the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge.
All-inclusive Family Reunion Packages
from $147*
Includes lodging, three meals per day, and
complimentary cocktail hour. Consider
booking the new Forest Lodge for your
next family reunion.
*Rate is per person, per night, double occupancy.
Meetings at Granlibakken
Make your next meeting the best ever!
Great service, attention to detail and a
variety of meeting rooms to accommodate
groups from 4 to 400. Package from $177.*
All-inclusive package includes:
• Lodging
• Three delicious full meals each day
• Complimentary cocktail reception
• Coffee service
LAST
• On-site pool, hot tub, sauna, ski/sled/
snow play hill and more
• Meetings facilities with standard audio
visual equipment and high-speed internet
access
Ask about optional recreation tickets and
our winter weather guarantee…
*Per person, per night, double occupancy. Valid midweek (stay
Sun.-Thurs., ski Mon.-Fri.), weekend rates available. Some
restrictions apply.
MINUTE EVENTS CAN STILL
BE A SUCCESS
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Our all-inclusive package makes it easy for
us to accommodate last minute group events.
If you find yourself in need of a venue
immediately, give Granlibakken a call. We
specialize in making it easy for conference
planners to accomplish their meeting goals.
We are prepared for all the aspects of a
complete conference experience and can
help to make your meeting(s) a success no
matter how little time there is to plan. Call
our sales staff who will be happy to work
out all the details with you. 877-552-6298
Learning as a
Group
Well known as a “learning conference
center,” Granlibakken welcomed
many seminars and symposiums in
2007. Among the groups gathering
here were the UCSF Tetrad Meeting,
American Accounting, American
Heart Association, Charter Schools,
Susan Kovalik & Associates, Adaptive
Schools and the UC Davis Transgenic
Animal Conference.
Participants at the three conferences
below took advantage of the peaceful
surroundings to concentrate on
learning to think differently about
themselves and the world/universe we
live in.
Quantum-Touch. In this seminar,
both practitioners and new students
focused on amplifying life-force
energy (known as “chi” in Chinese
and “prana” in Sanskrit) to accelerate
healing. By combining various
breathing and body awareness
techniques and exercises, participants
learned to “resonate” at a higher
frequency which a client will often
entrain to or match, facilitating healing
by using the body’s own biological
intelligence.
Practical Mysticism, James Arthur Ray.
An annual event at Granlibakken,
this weeklong immersion teaches
participants to change the results in
their lives by changing their mindsets
and to lead their lives with complete
abundance and joy. An outstanding
communicator, James Ray integrates
the mystical and the practical
from over two decades of business
experience and entrepreneurial success,
as well as worldwide travel and study.
Concept: Synergy. A Lazaris seminar,
this program combined discussions,
explorations and innovative
meditations to teach concepts that
are difficult to explain and practice.
Participants from around the globe
learned how to see and be part of the
universe at a different level, achieving
greater personal freedom and deeper
personal spirituality.
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The Cedar House Pub
In winter the “Pub” is open on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays for dinner. Items such as
French onion soup, salads and chicken schnitzel are back on the menu for this year. Daily
specials will continue along with child friendly items and affordable prices. The Pub is open
weekends and holidays from 5pm to 9pm beginning December 15, 2007 until April 1, 2008.
Cedar House Pub Menu
Fresh Fruit and Assorted Cheeses served
with a Baguette $10-
Bratwurst or Knockwurst Sausage with
Sauerkraut $12-
Baked French Onion Soup $6-
Daily Dinner Specials
Specialty House Salad $6-
Dessert
Three Cheese Pasta Formaggi $11-
Chocolate Decadence $6-
Chicken Schnitzel with a Lemon Caper
Butter Sauce $14-
Warm Fruit Strudel ala mode $6-
Spaghetti with Meatballs $13-
Greenlibakken
From forest management practices, to
free shuttle service, to run-off control and
recycling, Granlibakken is committed to
protect and preserve its environment.
As a designated Fire Safe Community,
the resort has created a firebreak between
our buildings and the surrounding forest
to reduce fuel loads and force a potential
fire to drop to the ground. This defensible
space, along with the much-appreciated
efforts of firefighters, helped protect
Granlibakken and neighbors from the
recent Washoe Fire. The new forest
practices have also created better habitat
for many species of animals. Deer, black
bear, pine martens, squirrels, chipmunks,
coyotes, beaver, hawks, ravens and raccoons
have all been sighted here recently.
A shuttle service allowed guests to
“carpool” to Tahoe City and Emerald
Bay this summer and enjoy the scenery
without worrying about the traffic. Free
nighttime shuttle service will be available
to/from Granlibakken and local
restaurants and casinos this winter, from
6:30pm to 11:30pm December 13, 2007
to April 8, 2008. Squaw Valley, Alpine
Meadows and Homewood buses will
operate for the ski season.
Other Granlibakken efforts toward energy
conservation and environmental protection
include managing roadway runoff and
recycling cardboard, batteries, ink
cartridges and light bulbs. The resort
also participates in the recycling program
initiated by Tahoe/Truckee Sanitation
District. For more information, look
for a copy of “Greenlibakken - Living
Responsibly" on our website.
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COME
TO OUR PLACE FOR THE
HOLIDAYS
Granlibakken is abuzz during the holidays.
This year the festivities include:
• Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade at
Granlibakken’s ski hill
• Santa with gifts for the kids - cookies,
hot chocolate and caroling
• Christmas Buffet Dinner for all hotel
lodging guests (two seatings). Ski or play
all day and come “home” to a delicious
Christmas Evening Dinner Buffet
• New Year’s Dinner Buffet and Party - two
seatings, dinner, dancing, dessert and
champagne - great way to celebrate
without driving - for all hotel lodging
guests.
Christmas Eve at the Ski Hill.
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Let Granlibakken do the Cooking
Lodging and Thanksgiving Dinner
We cook the dinner, serve it family style for your family and friends, carve the turkey at your table and wrap up the leftovers for you to take.
You relax with family and friends - watch football or go for a walk or swim. We do the dishes while you enjoy dessert and coffee by the fire.
Choose any lodging from a standard room to eight-bedroom condo. Add dinner at $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12. Party
size of four or more required for the Thanksgiving Special.
Sample Package: Four adults in a one-bedroom suite for $95/person includes lodging, full buffet breakfast and Thanksgiving dinner.
Special lodging rates apply for all nights booked in conjunction with the Thanksgiving Package. Call 877-552-6298.
LEARN TO
SKI/SNOWBOARD
IN OUR BACKYARD
Granlibakken offers the perfect place to learn to ski or just play in
the snow, all on site. The area features a rental shop, ski school,
warming hut and snack bar. Just starting out on skis? Check out
Granlibakken’s $49* Beginner Learn to Ski or Snowboard Package.
Our package includes one hour lesson, all-day Granlibakken lift
ticket and equipment rental (alpine skis, boots and poles or
snowboard and boots). Special available at 9am and 10am only.
*Per person, 7 years of age or older.
Chef Ron Eber’s Javanese
Curry Sauce Recipe
Chef Ron Eber has experienced both fiery Indian curry and also
the more balanced and fruitier Javanese style curry. He believes
that this curry is far superior and likes to serve it with vegetables,
chicken, poultry, or fish.
One medium diced onion
5 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon flour
1 coarsely chopped apple
1 pureed banana
1 cup pineapple juice
1 pinch white pepper
¼ cup preserved mango
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Juice of ½ orange
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups vegetable, or rich
chicken stock
1 pinch of garlic
Sauté onion in clarified butter until soft. Add curry powder and
sauté a bit more. Add flour, cold vegetable or chicken stock,
then all other ingredients while continuing to stir. Simmer for
20-25 minutes adding water if it gets too thick. Blend in blender
until smooth, and strain in a medium fine strainer. Serve over
vegetables, chicken, poultry, or fish.
Lesson at Granlibakken, 1947.
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LIFT
TICKET, LODGING, AND BREAKFAST
j u s t $10 9 *
No wonder it’s called Tahoe’s
Best Ski/Snowboard Package
With seven great resorts to choose
from, this package is better than ever.
Including:
• One night of lodging
• Delicious, hot breakfast buffet
• On-site pool, hot tub, sauna, ski/sled/
snow play hill and more
• One adult, midweek lift ticket
to Alpine Meadows, Homewood
Mountain Resort, Mt Rose Ski
Tahoe Resort, Northstar-at-Tahoe,
Squaw Valley USA, Sugar Bowl or
Sierra-at-Tahoe
*Per person, per night, double occupancy.
Valid midweek (stay Sun.-Thurs., ski Mon.-Fri.),
weekend rates from $116. Some restrictions
apply. Expires April 30, 2007.
Ski Jumping Team at Granlibakken c.1945.
Snow and Tell - Ski Season Preview
Early snow (late September and October) foretells a great Tahoe
winter with many new options for skiers/boarders and vacationers.
$25 Learn to Ski & Ride Weekend, December 8 and 9. All
Tahoe ski resorts, including Granlibakken (snow permitting), will
offer lift ticket, group lesson and equipment packages for adults and
children.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe has extended snowmaking along the Slide
Back Bowl. Traditions returning this year? Elvis Day, January 5, the
Slide Back Day Retro Ski party, February 9, and Bud Light Ladies
Day, March 15.
Homewood Mountain and Alpine Meadows, now sister JMA
Ventures resorts, have announced joint, seven-day season pass
prices: $1199 adults 19-61, $579 seniors 62-69, $198 seniors
70-plus, $439 teens 13-18 and $279 children 5-12. Homewood
starts this season with a new Doppelmayr high-speed detachable
quad chair. On the drawing board? An upper mountain day lodge,
underground parking, a hotel... Future plans for Alpine are TBA.
Squaw Valley USA has a new, high-speed, six-person detachable
chair at Shirley Lake and a new, trenched (in-ground) superpipe,
the Riviera, at Central Park…with night access! Also new? Guided
backcountry (“out-of-bounds”) tours for advanced skiers/boarders
and mountaintop full-moon snowshoe tours.
NorthstarTM-at-Tahoe continues its expansion and Village
redevelopment, including a New Ritz Carlton scheduled to open
soon. This season, tubing comes to the upper mountain and the
9,000-square foot ice skating rink is free, with skate rentals available.
Sugar Bowl forecasts big snow, averaging 42 feet each year, and a
December completion of the first phase of the Mt. Judah Condos
and Jerome Creek Lodge.
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I N S I D E F O R O U R L AT E S T O F F E R S .
HISTORY
AT
GRANLIBAKKEN
Our latest marketing program includes four seasonal illustrations commissioned to represent
Granlibakken at different times in different seasons. We are continuing to use historic
images of Lake Tahoe and Granlibakken in our advertising and marketing. Examples of
photography depicting the rich history we have in the area and at our resort are seen
throughout this newsletter.