You're Invited!

Grand Concierge & Home Services would like to invite you to the annual Winter Carnival in Winter Park, CO! Whether you enjoy the birthday bash, family festivities, or the winter sports; there is something to do and see for the whole family. Come celebrate on one of the oldest mountains in the Rockies on January 20 – 22, 2012. This year Grand County will be hosting the 25th Annual Governor’s Cup, the University of Denver Ski Invitational, Night Skiing/Tubing at Sol Vista Basin, and don’t forget about our Snowfest Movie Nights every Saturday evening through the winter season. This year Winter Park will also be hosting the first 5k snowshoe race in hideaway Park!

This celebration also honors one of Winter Park's most famous girls… Mary Jane. Winter Park Resort will be hosting Mary Jane's Birthday Bash with daily activities including free bump tips, a snow sculpture contest, live music, and delicious Après Ski birthday cake. The festivities will be celebrated into the night with a parade down Main Street, fireworks, and family fun.  For a detailed list of the activities for the 2012 Winter Carnival please visit http://www.playwinterpark.com/ 

Grand Concierge & Home Services is your ticket to come celebrate the birthday of one of Winter Park’s leading ladies. Call or click today for the best deals on lodging and cabin rentals, ski rentals, lift tickets or coupons to celebrate at the resorts. 877-950-9444 or http://www.lastminutelodgingdeals.com; we hope to see you there!

A Rocky Mountain New Year

Help us ring in the New Year in Rocky Mountain style! Where better to start the year off than at 9000 ft with a celebration the whole family can enjoy. Our festivities begin with family fun in Winter Park, Sol Vista Basin or Grand Lake including; sledding, parades, and warming up by the bonfire with cocoa and s’mores in charming Hideaway Park.  Once the sun goes down let the New Years Eve parties begin with fireworks and then it’s time to toast the New Year in downtown Winter Park and Grand Lake with many of the local establishments hosting grand New Years Eve parties. 

Have you made your plans to celebrate in Winter Park, Sol Vista, or Grand Lake, CO yet? It’s not too late; with so many things to do and see in Grand County Colorado, why not make it a new year’s weekend? With lodging and cabin deals worth celebrating, discounted ski rentals, lift tickets and coupons to many of our resorts your family could start the year off in true Rocky Mountain style. Enjoy our concierge and home preparation services so you can relax; we have everything covered from the grocery shopping to the housekeeping!

Visit us at www.lastminutelodgingdeals.com or call (877) 950-9444 to plan your Grand New Years getaway in Winter Park, Granby, or Grand Lake, CO today!

Winter Wonderland

As a child we dream of a cozy Christmas in a beautiful winter wonderland; as adults we have the ability to make these dreams come true. Imagine walking down the streets of our winter wonderland; the snow gently blanketing the town, glistening like diamonds in the sun. A chill of enchantment fills the air and your heart as you begin to take in the amazement of this magical place. At the end of the day, cuddle up next to a warm fire with a delightful cup of cocoa and envision the wonders that tomorrow will have in store. This could be more than just a childhood imagination; it is a reality in breathtaking Grand County Colorado.

Enjoy your winter getaway in Winter Park, Sol Vista, or Grand Lake, CO with world class skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, shopping, and Colorado dining experiences or sit back and relax at one of our mountain spas. With only a short drive from Denver, our wonderland is the perfect place to have the winter vacation of your dreams. Simply let us know what you are looking for and we can take care of the rest. With lodging and cabin rentals we can ensure you find the perfect place to please the whole family. We also offer discounted ski rentals and lift tickets or coupons to many of our renowned resorts for a fun filled getaway on the mountain. Let us help make this magical place your home away from home with our concierge and home preparation services, we will even get your groceries before you arrive!

At Grand Concierge we strive to make your dream become a reality. Your winter wonderland vacation is just a call or a click away! 877-950-9444 or http://www.lastminutelodgingdeals.com

Need to get away?

You can hear a pin drop! The hustle and bustle of the summer months has passed and you still have time for yourself before the holidays are upon us. If you have not been to Winter Park in the autumn months you are missing a truly relaxing and rejuvenating time of the year. The wildlife is abundant, the peacefulness of the season is inspiring, and the weather is perfect. Snow comes once in a while to remind you that the winter months are quickly approaching but no so fast that you can't enjoy the outdoors to its fullest!

If you feel like pampering yourself, we have many options for your enjoyment. There are many outstanding spas that will cater to your every whim, fancy to casual dining, quiet spots to relax and read, shopping at stores that are discounting to make room for winter merchandise, views that are unequaled!

No matter what you are looking for, we think you only need to travel about an hour and a half to find it all.

Grand Concierge is all about YOUR experience in Grand County!

Have you ever thought of hiking to the Continental Divide?

If you want to experience just a bit of the divide, as you drive over Berthoud Pass you will go over the Continental Divide.

At the top of Berthoud Pass there is a parking area with restrooms. Stop here and walk along the Continental Divide trail to get a taste of hiking in high country.

When you look up, this mountain used to be a ski area but closed in 1994.

Now the mountain is a great place to snowshoe in winter or walk its trails in summer and early fall. Or just take a break while continuing on to Winter Park and Grand Lake, Colorado.

The entire drive over Berthoud Pass is magnificent with waterfalls and an occasional moose wandering around.

Here's a winter picture of the Continental Divide sign on Berthoud Pass

Visit us in Winter Park as the leaves start to change and we’ll help you make lodging arrangements and tell you about the local restaurants.

See you soon,

The Grand Concierge

Have you ever thought of taking a mountain biking clinic at Winter Park Resort?

Winter Park Resort is now open on the weekends with the following hours:

11am-5pm on Friday
10am-5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The Zephyr Express Chairlift runs all weekend, and the Olympia Chairlift runs from 10am-4:45pm on Saturday & Sunday only.

Call the resort to take a class at the Trestle Bike Park School. The coaches will teach you everything you will need to know to be safe while downhill riding. Be sure to call in advance.

If you are looking for an adventure in the fall colors and cool temperatures, consider the weekend activities at The Trestle Bike Park at Winter Park Resort. Other fun adventures include the human maze, mini golf and chairlift ride. 

Be sure to stay overnight with us at The Grand Concierge and the next morning wake up and take a drive to Rocky Mountain National Park where the elk are bugling and the moose are wandering around the rivers and streams.

Off Season Lodging Deals in Winter Park

Along with the changing leaves and the Elk Rut, Winter Park is offering the best deals when you stay with The Grand Concierge: 3^rd night free.

Our properties are minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park, great fishing in Lake Granby and the Colorado River.

Come to Winter Park and the Fraser Valley to fish, hike, and listen to the sounds of the natural world.

(this photo was taken last September in Rocky Mountain National Park)

Visit our website to view lodging options then give us a call and we will get you the best deal on a great property.

Labor Day in Winter Park Colorado

Enjoy lots of end of the summer fun in an idyllic mountain resort. Come enjoy Colorado at 8,000 feet, clear blue skies in and a star filled night.

Grand Concierge can customize your summer escape including fishing, boating, and staying in a vacation rentals with amazing views. Take a lake cruise on Lake Granby or Grand Lake, rent a bike or kayak and come up to the mountains for family fun. We can arrange it all for you including the famous Hot Springs just 20 minutes from Winter Park, Colorado.

End the summer season with a bang and call us for a great Labor Day weekend in the mountains. The mountains are the ideal place to spend a holiday weekend.
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In Winter Park, and Grand County, there are activities and events all year long. For your next vacation, we’d can make recommendations for all your activities.  

There’s no charge for our activities planning services.

Popular activities include skiing at Winter Park Resort and Sol Vista Basin, cross country skiing at Devil’s Thumb and Snow Mountain Ranch, and local trails, tubing, ice skating, dog sled rides and snowmobiling.

At Grand Concierge & Home Services, we aim to provide the best possible vacation experience for people visiting Winter Park and Grand County, and we strive to offer the best possible service and support for people who own a second home or vacation home in the area.

Watch for news and updates on Grand Concierge's Event Planning Services

MS Mud Run in Winter Park Colorado

Come to Winter Park Colorado for the inaugural Mud Run MS Colorado, Saturday August 27th at the base of Mary Jane. 

Mud Run MS is a 10k course designed and built by a company with more than 12 years of experience producing Mud Runs.  The course includes boot camp style obstacles, most of which contain water and mud!  Help create a world free of MS by registering today.  100% of the money raised by participants will benefit the National MS Society.

To register go to www.mudrunmscolorado.org or email Brad Gustafson at  brad.gustafson@nmss.org

Grand Concierge has lodging close to the race course in Winter Park. View our Vacation Rental website or view our last minute lodging options.

Colorado Ghost Towns

Colorado has almost as many dead towns and live ones. Mining boom and bust left the mountains littered with more than 300 ghost towns. The closest ghost town to Winter Park is Corona. You can find a map of Corona Road and historical markers at the Winter Park Visitor Center.

In 1928 a tunnel was completed beneath the pass, and the rails over it were no longer used, and the town of Corona was abandoned. The rails over the pass were left in place as an emergency route in case of a cave in in the tunnel until 1936, when they were finally picked up. What was left of the town was dismantled and burned by the U.S.Forest Service including snow sheds and the brick hotel.

There was a second ghost town on this road called Arrow. Arrow was larger than Corona, and had a Jail, post office, saloons, hotels, a stock yards, and a regular population that stayed year round, and was thought to have been the first town built in Grand County. As with Corona, nothing is left except the railroad grade and some foundations.

Both towns died when the rails no longer passed by.

Beer Fest, Freeride Friday Winter Park and Grand Lake Events and Lodging

Summer isn’t over yet, especially with temperatures during the day reaching 80 degrees. 

With events like Women’s Wednesday and Free Ride Friday, Winter Park is the place to be for mountain biking fun and adventure.

If you haven’t booked your lodging for a mid-week reprieve or for the upcoming weekend, be sure to check our last minute lodging deals or luxury vacation rentals websites. We have great lodging options in Winter Park, Fraser, SolVista and Grand Lake, Colorado.

August 27 is the Brews and Crews celebration in Grand Lake. It's a Regatta and Brew Fest. The event starts at 6am at Lake Park in Grand Lake with Day of Registration. At 8am the kayak races start and at 8:30 the stand up paddleboard race begins. The canoe race starts at 9am and then the self-propelled water craft race begins at 11.  The “Chiller Caterpillar” is open to any self-propelled watercraft; no paddles, oars, or motors. Beer Fest’s doors open at 1:00. It’s just $25 for an All-You-Can Drink and Meal Ticket. Plus, all you enter get a commemorative beer glass.

What does Grand Concierge Home Service Mean for You: Great Customer Service

Grand Concierge can give homeowners, second homeowners, and guests advice on any home related services such as

• House / Deck staining
• Home Remodeling
• Exterior / Interior Window Washing

We are licensed and insured and would love to come visit your home and give you a cost estimate.

Please read this testimony from a current client:

As an out-of-state homeowner it is very difficult to oversee a property 19 hours away.  However, we are experiencing a level of peace of mind that is irreplaceable due to Kandice Gunn and her company Grand Concierge and Home Services. Kandice and her husband Greg are the most honest, trustworthy and hardworking management team that any homeowner could hope for. With Kandice's vast experience in home management and Greg's background in construction, they are able to "trouble-shoot" any situation, often eliminating potential problems.  We have the utmost confidence in them and their company.

Jack and Linda B. - Lakota homeowners

Free Fairy Festivals and Free Hikes in Winter Park, Colorado

What’s going on this coming weekend in Winter Park:

Fairy House Festival

Saturday, August 20, at Winter Park Resort, New England based children's book author/illustrator, Tracy Kane, known as the "Fairy House Lady," visits the Village At Winter Park. She reads from her Fairy Houses Series of books and teach families how to create their own fairy house along the Winter Park Village River Trail. Bring your imagination, creativity and love of nature. Assorted natural plant materials will be provided, but your whimsical additions are welcome.

Free. Dress up as your favorite Fairy, Gnome or Wizard and learn how to build your own Fairy House or Gnome Home! Get your face painted! See an amazing magical performance! Take a picture with the Fairy Queen! Enjoy PlayGround Theater's production of "Fairy Tale Theater!"

Schedule of Events

10am: Tracy Kane's Fairy House Series Book Reading

10:30am: Fairy House Building with Tracy

noon: Performance by Magician, Ann Lincoln

2pm: Tracy Kane Fairy House Series Book Reading

2:30pm: Fairy House Building with Tracy

4pm: Fairy Tale Theater Production

Also on Saturday, FREE Interpretive Hike from 1-2. Hike begins at the Winter Park Visitor Center in downtown Winter Park, Colorado.

Fall in Colorado

There is a chill in the air in Winter Park, Colorado; fall is just around the corner.

The Aspen groves will be turning brilliant shades of gold. There are all kinds of outdoor activities awaiting you in the Winter Park / Fraser Valley. Here is a sampling: amazing fall drives, scenic self-guided heritage tours including museums across the county, vacation packages with Grand Concierge, and all the special events at Hideaway Park and Winter Park Resort.

August and September are ideal months for people who love the sights and feel of fall. 

Book your trip to Colorado today by emailing: Kandice@thegrandconcierge.com

Sporting Events in Winter Park and the Fraser Valley; Best accomodations too.

August and September are filled with athletic events: Running, Biking, Duathlons.

Whatever your sport, there is a race for for every ability in Winter Park and Grand County in August and September.

When you race in Winter Park, be sure to pick the best accommodations.

The Grand Concierge can recommend the best lodging for you and your athletes.

• Homes with private hot tubs.
• Condos with access to trails for a pre-race warm up.
• Townhomes close to race venues in Winter Park.

Here is a list of Race to Consider all within Grand County:

(If you need a race report to determine what race to do, post a comment at the end of this article and I’ll get back to you right away.)

Today:  8/14/11, Run The Ranch, starts at  10am, $30.00 at Drowsy Water Ranch in Granby. 3 mile option or 6 mile.

821/11, Run The Ranch at Granby Ranch. Starts at 10am, $30.00 , 3 mile option or 6 mile

9/4/11 10K @ 10K Feet, 10am,  $25.00 on Rabbit Ears Pass, 10K

9/18/11 Run The Ranch at Devils' Thumb, 10am, $30.00, 3 mile option or 6 mile

9/25/11 Half Marathon at Snow Mountain Ranch, Granby, 9am, $55.00, 13.1 mile trail run

9/25/11 Fraser Dualthlon, 10am, $65.00,  2mile trail run/ 10mile mountain bike/ 2 mile trail run.

Lodging Deal in Winter Park Ironhorse Studio, Brewfest

Our Lodging Deal for this weekend:  A studio at Ironhorse at the base of Winter Park Resort. Just $130.68 each night with a two night minimum; all fees included.

Brewfest Weekend at Winter Park Resort - This beer sampling event features 25 craft breweries. 

See you this weekend in Winter Park, Colorado.

Have you ever thought about Visiting Cozen’s Ranch Museum?

Cozens Ranch is the oldest homestead in the Fraser Valley. At one time, the ranch had over 700 acres. From 1876 to 1904, the ranch was the first stage stop after crossing Berthoud Pass.

The Cozens Ranch Museum building has been restored to its stagecoach stop days for visitors to the Winter Park area. Located on the East side of U.S. Highway 40 between Winter Park and Fraser.

The museum’s hours are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

It is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Adults are Adults - $5.00, Seniors (60+) - $4.00, and Students (6-18) - $3.00. Children (under 6) – free.

There are so many fun activities and events in the Winter Park / Fraser Valley. If you need overnight accommodations, visit The Grand Concierge’s website to view vacation rentals including townhomes with mountain views, condo in the Village, or vacation homes off the beaten path. Or call (877) 950-9444 for more information.

Date Night Saturday Night in Winter Park, Colorado

Looking for something to do on Date Night: Saturday Night August 6, 2011

Here's my idea for the best Date Night - Star Safaris-Astronomy in the Park at Winter Park Resort. 

Admission is Free and the program starts at 8:30pm.

This two hour program features the University of Colorado at Boulder's Fiske Planetarium.

Gaze through high-powered telescopes and enjoy pinpointing stars and planets by laser, while learning about the science of stars in our dark mountain sky.

Guest speakers will include staff and students from the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Meet at the base of the Cabriolet in the Winter Park Village. And if you need a great place to stay for the weekend, check out our lodging options at Grand Concierge.

Happy August in Colorado

Second only to July, August is a great time to come to Winter Park, SolVista, and Grand Lake Colorado. There is a high percentage of sunny, blue sky days and the temperatures reach 80.

Plus, the weekends are filled with activities and events.

Spend time in Grand Lake and walk the boardwalk for eclectic shopping or sit on the dock and watch the sailboats like I did here.

In SolVista there is mountain biking and hiking with tons of wildflowers and wildlife.

In Winter Park there is above tree line hiking and mountain biking. This coming weekend is a free music series with Warrant and Bret Michaels.

Plan your lodging around your activities.

Here are some last minute lodging deals in Winter Park, SolVista, and Grand Lake Colorado: http://www.lastminutelodgingdeals.com/ or call us to get the right vacation rentals for your family or weekend getaway.

Coming up August 6 and 7 in Winter Park Colorado - Free Music Weekend

Winter Park Music Festival General Admitance is Free.
Bret Michaels will he headlining this free music festival featuring music from the 80s and 90s. The event starts at 10 a.m. in Hideaway Park. Other musicians are Warrant, Skid Row, and
Lewis & Floorwax and The Groove Hawgs.

August 6 - Skid Row, Warrant, Lewis & Floorwax and The Groove Hawgs
August 7 – Bret Michaels, Lewis & Floorwax and The Groove Hawgs

Book your weekend lodging at The Grand Concierge in Winter Park. We have condos and townhome rentals within walking distance to the park. WINTER PARK - 877-950-9444

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Winter Park for your Summer Vacation

1. Great restaurants in downtown Winter Park including the new Library Restaurant & Brewery.

2. Discounted Activities – Grand Concierge offers discounted golf at all 4 Golf Courses in Grand County.

3. A new recreation center in Fraser: swimming, lazy river, treadmills, sauna, hot tub.

4. Rodeo every Saturday Night in Fraser.

5. Just 90-minutes from Denver International Airport.

6. Lodging options are unlimited; we have condos, cabins, homes, and luxury  vacation rentals.

7. Biking: road and mountain biking trails galore

9. Adventure Zone at Winter Park Resort. Alpine Slide, golf,  mountain biking.

10. Music Festivals – Free Music Festivals and Every Tuesday and Thursday local musicians give concerts in Winter Park and Fraser

Call us for more information. Grand Concierge can arrange everyone of these items to help make your summer vacation in Colorado, the best ever.

Get your Grand On - In Grand County Colorado

We have Grand Golf, Grand Deals, and Grand Savings at Grand Concierge.

Yes, you heard it right.

Here at Grand Concierge we can get you deals and savings on activities and services.

Let us arrange a spa day in Grand Lake after a round of golf at any of the Grand County Golf Courses.

We can arrange balloon rides, hikes, or just relaxing on the many lakes and rivers.

Call me today or send me an email. kandice@thegrandconcierge.com 970-531-6750

July is the best time to be in Grand County. Enjoy a summer vacation with Grand Concierge.  

Also this upcoming weekend in Winter Park, Colorado:

On July 30 come to the "Winter Park Free Family Fun Fest". There will be Bouncy Castles, Climbing Wall, Face Painting, Balloon Animals, Performing Dogs, Train Rides, Pony Rides, Skate Park Competition, Bike Park Demo, and live music. All day long in Hideaway Park in Downtown Winter Park.

Our lodging options for this weekend:
Cabins at Elk Court - Four luxury homes with 5 bedrooms and 4 baths, sleeps 16-20,  and has all the amenities that come with "luxury".
From your own Cabin Concierge to the high end linens, your vacation will truly be a relaxing memory. Call us at 970-531-6750

Big Weekend in Winter Park, Colorado

It's Thursday and just two days away from a great weekend of music and activities.
Winter Park Jazz Festival starts on the 23rd.

Grand Concierge can help you coordinate all your outdoor activities and usic tickets for a weekend of fun in Winter Park, Colorado.

View our website and past blog posts about all the area has to offer.
http://www.thegrandconcierge.com/

Last Minute Lodging Deals in Colorado

Pack up the family, call up some friends, grab your spouse, or come as you are…and enjoy last minute deals on lodging in Colorado!

Why pay full price when you can enjoy deep discounts, early check-ins, late check-outs, midweek lodging specials, off season lodging bargains, or great lodging deals?

This is the place to come to check out cheap lodging in Colorado, including Aspen, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Grand Lake, Steamboat Springs, Vail, Sol Vista, and Winter Park.

Have you ever thought about ......

Have you ever thought about taking a pontoon boat ride on Grand Lake and just watching the scenery coast by?

Have you ever thought about taking a hot air balloon ride over the mountains and valleys in Winter Park?

Photo Courtesy of Grand  Adventure Balloon Tours

Grand Concierge can help arrange all these activities including find the best accommodations in the Winter Park / Fraser Valley.

Grand Concierge understands the value of your time. We provide you with the utmost convenience and extraordinary service. We also have last minute lodging deals in Colorado and last minute lodging specials in Winter Park.

Call or visit our website today: www.thegrandconcierge.com 970-531-6750

Buffalo BBQ Weekend July 16 and 17, 2011 in Grand Lake, CO

It’s that time of year again, 5K race, pancakes, cowboys, cowgirls, BBQ, and a parade. Head up to Grand Lake for all the fun. Music starts at 11am on Saturday. Bring your chairs and set up camp by the lake and enjoy the food and music all afternoon.

At the end of the day, rest your weary mind in one of our fabulous vacation rentals in Grand Lake or SolVista.

Other events this weekend include the SolShine Music Festival at Hideaway Park on Saturday and  Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park. Music starts at 12:00pm and goes to 6pm. Did I mention these concerts are FREE

Line Up:

 •Saturday, July 16 (Hideaway Park)

◦The Subdudes, Punch Brothers, Trampled by Turtles, Elizabeth Cook, Blind Pilot

 •Sunday, July 17 (Cooper Creek Square) ◦Gregory Alan Isakov, Johan Wagner, Megan Burtt, Reed Foehl, Ramaya Soskin

Come up to Grand County, Colorado this weekend and stay a few days. Let Grand Concierge arrange all your activities and get the best deal.

Golf is in full swing and we can also give you great deals on a round of golf when you book lodging with us.

I was over at Grand Elk yesterday and the greens are beautiful. Plus the sweeping views of mountains surround the course, still with some snow.

Just call or email us for a great weekend in the mountains. kandice@thegrandconcierge.com or call 970-531-6750

Winter Park Activities, Music, and Lodging

July in Winter Park; the best month to be here, the best month to stay here.

Summer activities abound here and we can help you arrange it all: rafting, golf, fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, Winter Park Resort activities (alpine slide, maze, lift rides, rock climbing wall) and horseback-riding. Winter Park is the “Mountain Bike Capitol of the World,” with over 600 miles of trails for every mountain biking ability.

July is filled with art and music festivals. Come up to the mountains for breathtaking scenery and activities.  

Base of Winter Park rental at Zephyr Mountain Lodge

Grand Concierge lodging comes in a variety of types from condos to luxury vacation homes; and units at the base of Winter Park Resort (click on the link above). If you would like to be added to our mailing list for lodging deals and vacation package information please click here. You can also view our last minute lodging deals in Winter Park, Colorado.

Outdoor Adventure Contest - Win a Rafting Trip on the Colorado River

Tell us your best family outdoor adventure story to win a 4 person Rafting Trip on the Colorado River with Colorado River Runs in Radium, Colorado.

Email me your story in 200 words and a photo, and we will pick the best story on August 1.

The story and photo will be published on our website. email to: kandice@thegrandconcierge.com

Grand Lake Lodging and Activities

Not able to get away during the 4^th of July? That’s okay because there is still time to spend leisure time in Grand Lake. Stay in Grand Concierge Style in Grand Lake when you rent our Soda Springs darling one bedroom/one bath unit. This unit is located close to Lake Granby for fishing and boating; and the Grand Lake Brewery & Restaurant is just across the street. Soda Springs is a resort with tennis, swimming, hot tub, racquet ball, and fitness center. Call us at 970-531-6750.

Lake Granby

4th of July in Grand Lake and Winter Park, Colorado

4th of July in Grand Lake is the place to be and we have lodging for you.

Call Grand Concierge for the best lodging options in Grand Lake over the holiday.

Summer is here: Fireworks, Ice Cream, Hiking in the Mountains.

Hope to see you this weekend to Celebrate.


The Grand Concierge can arrange tee times at any of the 4 Grand County Golf Courses.
We can arrange all your outdoor activities.

All you need to do is call (970-531-6750) or email: kandice@thegrandconcierge.com

June 25th in Winter Park, Colorado

There are so many fun events going on this coming weekend in Winter Park, Colorado.

1)    Grand County Blues from the Top, Saturday June 25 at 10:30am, Festival Day 1 at Hideaway Park

2)    Second Annual Winter Park Chocolate Festival on June 25, 2011 The festival includes chocolate samples and fine chocolates for sale from a wide variety of regional vendors.

If you haven’t booked your lodging or event tickets, call us, Grand Concierge can make your weekend getaway easy and convenient.

Silver Sage in Granby, 3 bedroom Vacation Home Rental

Grand Concierge is pleased to present the newest home on our vacation home rental program:


Silver Sage at Sol Vista -


This beautiful 3 Bedroom 3 bath duplex home is close to golf and skiing, and the Fraser River is just down the street for flyfishing. The home has 2600 sq. ft. of living space and a deck with spectacular views. Sleeps up to 6 people.




Each bedroom has a flat screen TV. The living room has a 32' TV and there is a 42' flat screen in the family room. For your enjoyment there is a hockey table, foosball table, and Wii. This home is a great base camp for all your outdoor activities in Grand Lake and Winter Park. Call today to book this mountain vacation home: 970-531-6750.

Top 10 Summer Activity Bucket List for Your Summer Vacation in Winter Park Colorado

1.    Go rafting on the Colorado River

2.    Take a balloon ride in the Fraser Valley

3.    See a play at Rocky Mountain Repertory Theater

4.    See a concert at Hideaway Park

5.    Go to Cozen’s Ranch museum

6.    Drink a pint at the Grand Lake brew pub

7.    Wildlife tours – if you drive on any county road in Grand Lake you are bound to see a moose or deer or elk

8.    Take a hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

9.    Camp at Stillwater on Lake Granby

10. Fish on Lake Granby

Most importantly, make sure you have the best lodging available by calling Grand Concierge. We can book your townhome or vacation rental, and help you plan your bucket list.

Bargain Summer Trips Free From Crowds (New York Times)

The New York Times includes Winter Park, Colorado in their bargain summer trips.
I agree. Winter Park is the place to be to beat the summer heat and to get the best deal.

Here's the part of the article about Winter Park:
(Click here to view entire article)

WINTER PARK, COLO. Want a cheap vacation without the heat? Mountain towns normally associated with skiing are perfect for outdoor enthusiasts or those who would rather relax on a porch in the evening with a good glass of wine than hang out on a beach. Winter Park Resort, roughly 90 miles from Denver International Airport, offers activities including one of Colorado’s longest Alpine slides, a zip line for children, mini-golf and chairlift-accessible mountain bike terrain. Special family events include outdoor movies Friday evenings from July 1 through Labor Day weekend and “Cirque du Saturdays,” with troubadours, unicyclists, stilt walkers and jugglers performing at the base of the mountain on Saturdays from July 2 to Aug. 20.

There are so many fun things to do in Winter Park, see my Top 10 Most Romantic Things to Do in Winter Park, post.

Call Grand Concierge today to get the best deal and we can create a vacation to remember in the cool mountains of Colorado. 970-531-6750

MM Massage in Winter Park, Colorado

The Best in In-Home Massages in Winter Park. When you book your lodging with us, we can help arrange the best massage.

Fairways at Pole Creek - A Luxury Golf Rental for your Corporate Retreat

Call Grand Concierge to book this gorgeous vacation rental at Pole Creek Golf Course.
Luxury at its finest! Panoramic Mountain Views! You won't want to leave. This beautiful and tastefully appointed home has everything you could possibly need during any vacation away from the stress of everyday living. With over 6400 square feet there is room to roam and that is just inside the home. This property sits on several acres of Colorado landscaping, surrounded by beautiful aspen tress and with the scents of Christmas every day of the year with the pine tree forests you will want to come back again and again.

Golf Digest ranks Pole Creek Golf as the Number 1 public course in Colorado. 877-950-9444
27 holes of pure high altitude golf frequent visits from wildlife, unequal mountain views. You're enjoyment is endless.

It's Never Too Early to Book Concierge Services for Your Winter Vacation in Winter Park, Colorado

I know it is just the beginning of summer, but we know that you are thinking about your Christmas plans and making reservations to get the best deal (and best vacation rental) available in a popular destination like Winter Park, Colorado.

Here at Grand Concierge we are working diligently to bring you all the information you need when visiting so we want to tell you about a service we can offer that will take away the hassle of waiting in line at the traditional ski shop.

Black Tie Ski Rentals of Winter Park brings the shop to you with their professionally trained staff. You pick the time and place and we will be there. No need to leave the lodge.

Black Tie Ski Rentals is offering an Early Booking Discount when you book your ski rentals by August 1, 2011.

And, Kids 12 and under RENT FREE with each 5 day adult rental! FREE DELIVERY!! No lines, Great Service, Your Time, Your Place, 100% NEW EQUIPMENT. 

Grand Concierge guests and customers save 20% by using coupon code “CORDUROY” when booking your reservation. 

Call us today so we can help make your Winter Vacation in Winter Park and SolVista Colorado a great experience. 

Grand Concierge will help you and your family save precious vacation time and lead a more rewarding lifestyle in the mountains.

This weekend in Winter Park, SolVista, and Grand Lake Colorado

It is an event-filled weekend up in the mountains. If you haven’t made lodging reservations yet, call us 877-950-9444 and spend the weekend watching mountain bike races or play a round a golf at any of Grand County's 4 spectacular golf courses.

The Grand Classic Golf Tournament starts Thursday 6/16/11 and play is at all the 4 courses. Contact the Grand Foundation for more details: 970-887-3111

At SolVista in Granby, watch the Triple DHip downhill, a mountain bike stage race for professional and amateurs. This action packed event takes place over three days starting on 6/16/11. Grand Concierge has excellent lodging close to the race so call us today.

877-950-9444

Sawmill Station in Winter Park - Vacation Rental

When you stay overnight in Winter Park, Colorado don't you want to be close to shops, walk to restaurants, hear the music from concerts, and take the kids to a skate park? You can do all of that here, with Grand Concierge. We have the perfect lodging for your vacation needs.

Sawmill Station townhomes are located in downtown Winter Park right behind Hideaway Park. Hideaway Park is a great place to spend the day. Pack a picnic and head over to Hideaway Park for the day. Let the kids runs around and soak in the view of the surrounding mountains.

There are restroom facilities, a picnic pavilion, barbecue grills, and a great walking path along Vasquez Creek.

Grand Concierge would love to help get your vacation off to a great start with a welcome meal or we can stock your kitchen with groceries. Call for details. 

Our Sawmill Station townhomes sleeps 8-10 people with 3 bedrooms/ and 3.5 baths. So what are you waiting for?
Get your family or group together and come stay with us.
To reserve your vacation time please call 970-531-6750.

Winter Park Resort and SolVista - Open for Mountain Biking and Hiking

Today is Saturday and two of Grand County's best outdoor activities are now open for the summer season.

Winter Park Resort hosts the Hill Climb Kick-Off today and SolVista Basin’s bike park has downhill riders all over the mountain. A great day to be out riding and enjoying the summer temperatures in the mountains.

Also this week, the Winter Park-Fraser Valley Chamber announced a new music festival coming July 16-17. The SolShine Music Festival is a free event featuring live music from artists all over the country.
4^th of July is not too far away, book your lodging now for an event filled weekend starting with the Grand Park Run for Independence on July 2. This run is an annual tradition for many visitors to the county and I hope to see you there; I’ll be cheering runners on.
Then on July 4^th at the Fraser Sports Complex, family activities and fun will begin late afternoon. Be sure to wear a tropical-themed outfit to help celebrate Independence.

The 10 Best Romantic Things to Do in Winter Park, Colorado

1. Hike to Devil's Thumb
2. Drink Coffee together at Mountain Grind and Bistro in Cooper Creek Mall
3. Stay overnight in a cabin with a private hot tub (see lodging options at The Grand Concierge)
4. Have a romantic dinner at Fontenot (cajun fare)
5. Bike The Fraser River Trail from Fraser to Winter Park Resort
6. Order a chef prepared meal on arrival (see concierge options at The Grand Concierge)
7. Take a scenic drive north to Grand Lake and walk hand-in-hand on the boardwalk
8. While in Grand Lake, stop in at Grand Lake Brewery (the best microbrew in the valley)
9. Learn how to downhill gravity mountain bike together at Winter Park Resort.
10. Watch the sun set over Byers Peak from your awesome vacation rental cabin in Winter Park

Call Grand Concierge for details on getting this list done: 
Phone:  970-531-6750   Email: kandice@thegrandconcierge.com

3 Bedroom Cabin in Winter Park Colorado Vacation Rentals

Rendezvous Cabin - This 3 bedroom, 3 1/4 bath is perfect for gathering to enjoy your Rocky Mountain getaway. Tailored with you in mind, it comes with everything including a private hot tub. This is a pet friendly home so bring your best friend and hike, bike, golf, fish, take a horseback ride or just kick back and relax! The views are panoramic! 970-531-6750

FIND-IT-FOR-YOU CONCIERGE SERVICES - Need a doctor? A beauty parlor? A travel agent? Want to know the best spa in town? Or, where to find aromatherapy, massage or general wellness? Need a dinner reservation at the best Italian or Sushi place. We're just a phone call away. All free of charge for Grand Concierge clients.

What are you doing on Memorial Day Weekend

Did your plans find you in Winter Park or Grand Lake this weekend?
What are you doing?

We would love to know what you are doing this weekend.
Tell us your story and email me some photos.

Best story wins a gift certificate to Hernandos in Winter Park and we will post your photos and story.

Examples of the best Winter Park Vacation submitted by Rich in Mississippi.
"I arrived by Amtrak and took a taxi to my condo close to SolVista. Drove to Winter Park and Moffat Road to see the trestles. Amazing Views. Can't wait for August when I'll be back."