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.

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.

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.

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

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

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