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.
Holiday 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