This holiday season, make Shangri-La your home for festive family moments and magical lakeside memories. Whether it’s family, friends, or your holiday crew, gather the people you love for a joyful escape filled with twinkle lights, cozy experiences, and unforgettable traditions on Grand Lake.
Book the Fa La La Package
• Stay 3 Nights, Get the 4th Night Free
• Elf Express Stocking Surprise — Our festive elves will sneak into your room with stockings filled with toys and treats for the kids… and maybe a little holiday magic for grown-ups, too!
• Optional Add-On | Deck the Halls Guestroom Makeover — Let us transform your guestroom with festive holiday décor before you arrive. Instant holiday cheer. $100 per room
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• Stay 3 Nights, Get the 4th Night Free
• Elf Express Stocking Surprise — Our festive elves will sneak into your room with stockings filled with toys and treats for the kids… and maybe a little holiday magic for grown-ups, too!
• Optional Add-On | Deck the Halls Guestroom Makeover — Let us transform your guestroom with festive holiday décor before you arrive. Instant holiday cheer. $100 per room
Holiday Wellness
Arctic Berry Bright & Merry Illuminating Facial
$115 | 60 minutes
This seasonal facial features a botanical peptide infusion paired with a powerful blend of four antioxidant-rich plants to combat visible signs of aging. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids, this treatment deeply hydrates, restores the look of elasticity, and leaves skin glowing with a refreshed, radiant finish.
Holiday Cocktail Specials at The Summit
Candy Cane Martini
Vanilla vodka, peppermint liqueur, half & half, and a touch of grenadine. Served in a martini glass with a red sugar rim and a festive candy cane garnish.
Caramel Apple Martini
A cozy blend of vodka, apple cider, and butterscotch liqueur with a caramel-drizzled rim and fresh apple garnish.
Merry Margarita
Silver tequila, Harlequin orange liqueur, apple cider, and soda water with a squeeze of lime. Served with a sugar rim and red apple garnish for a crisp, celebratory twist.
Gingerbread Cocktail
Vodka, light crème de cacao, gingerbread syrup, and half & half, topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie for a sweet holiday treat.
Sweeten Your Holiday Table
Celebrate the sweetest season of the year with handcrafted holiday desserts by Pastry Chef Julie Morgan. From rich red velvet to creamy peppermint mocha cheesecake, each indulgence is made fresh and ready for your holiday table.
Pre-order now for Christmas pickupHoliday Merriment Calendar — December 1–28
December 1–24 | Jingle Boats: Marina Light-Up Celebration
Resort guests and marina slip holders bring the holiday spirit to Grand Lake with dazzling boat decorations — a festive treat for all to enjoy!
Winner of Best Decorated Boat announced December 26 — prize: a foursome at Battlefield
December 20–22 | Little Baker’s Academy
2:00 – 3:30 PM | $25 per child includes take-home apron (Resort Guests & Members)
A sweet escape for young bakers! Kids join our pastry team to craft, decorate, and take home festive holiday treats.
December 22 and 23; 20 and 24| Sunset Sleigh Rides & Caroling
4:00 PM Nightly | Complimentary for Resort Guests | $10 per member or Grand Lake Patron
Snuggle up for a charming horse-drawn carriage ride along the lakeshore, complete with holiday carolers. The perfect way to watch the sun set over Grand Lake’s winter skies.
December 20 & 27 | Family Holiday Photo Sessions
By Appointment | $200 per session (Resort Guests and Members Only)
Capture picture-perfect memories with a private 30-minute lakeside photo session — keepsake digital images included.
December 21 | Santa & The Polar Express at The Anchor
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | complimentary
All aboard for an evening of holiday magic at The Anchor! Join us for Santa & The Polar Express—a festive, family-friendly celebration open to Shangri-La members, resort guests, and our Grand Lake community. Cozy up for a special showing of The Polar Express, meet Santa for photos, and let little ones get creative with holiday crafts. With a hot cocoa bar, a s’mores roasting station, and plenty of seasonal cheer, it’s the perfect way to make warm memories on a winter night.
December 22–25 | Stories with Santa & Hot Cocoa Bar
7:00 – 8:00 PM Nightly | The Lobby | Complimentary
Santa reads The Night Before Christmas by the fire as families sip from our hot cocoa bar — a heartwarming holiday tradition in the making.
December 23 | Parade of Lights & Après Shangri-La
7:00 PM Parade | Après immediately following at Doc’s Lawn
Resort guests, members, and locals — light up your golf carts and join our holiday parade through the resort! Then gather on Doc’s Lawn for Après Shangri-La — cozy s’mores, holiday drinks, and lakeside cheer under the stars.
Après Shangri-La Hot Holiday Drink Specials:
Mistletoe Mocha — Hot chocolate, peppermint, Baileys
Grand Lake Toddy — Bourbon, honey, lemon, cinnamon
Frosty’s Favorite — Hot apple cider & spiced rum
Elf Nog — Spiked eggnog with nutmeg & cinnamon
December 25 | Christmas Day Football & Tailgate at The Anchor
All Day
Watch every game with wings, pizza, and festive cocktails — your lakeside sports bar home for the holidays.
Game Day Drink Features:
Touchdown Toddy — Hot bourbon cider
Quarterback Cooler — Holiday punch with cranberry & citrus
Hail Mary Bloody — Classic Bloody Mary with a festive garnish bar