The Galatyn Lodge News

Wow, lots on the calendar this weekend in Vail! Come to the mountains this weekend to experience what two or three days here are like in the summer.

We start things off with the Vail Antique Festival, which takes place in Lionshead this Friday through Sunday.

Sunday morning you can cheer on the racers at the annual Vail Half Marathon, part of the Vail Recreation District’s La Sportiva Vail Mountain Trail Running Race Series. The runners start right behind The Galatyn Lodge at the Golden Peak base area, wind their way up the mountain over 14 miles, and cross the finish line at Eagle’s Nest, at the top of the Eagle Bahn Gondola.

After watching the runners start their grueling trip up the mountain, stroll into the center of Vail Village to experience one of Vail’s most popular events, the Vail Farmers’ Market. This weekly event is held every Sunday morning throughout the summer, and is recognized as the largest farmers’ market in the Colorado high country, if not the entire state!

Don’t forget to ask us about our complimentary ticket plans for the Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. Stay with us and get free tickets to the general admission lawn seating area at the Ford Amphitheater. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra just finished up their annual stop in Vail, and the Philadelphia Orchestra is in town this week. We close out the season with the New York Philharmonic in late July.

Bravo! kicks of it’s 2010 season this Wednesday June 30.
As guests of The Galatyn Lodge you can be at all the Bravo! concerts on us! Ask about this additional value when you book your reservation from now through the end of July.

Well, after a so-so start to our ski season and what seemed like the warmest and driest January in decades, winter made a big return to Vail about two weeks ago. Just in time for the President’s Day holiday weekend, the skies opened up and gave us powder day after powder day. Almost five feet of snow has fallen since February 11th, leaving Vail’s mid-mountain settled base at a very healthy 52″. With March historically being one of our snowiest months, it’s looking like what started out as a dismal snow year could turn into one of the most memorable in years! Will you be here to enjoy it?

Nothing like a little snow to make one’s thoughts turn to skiing!!! With the mountain opening this Friday, November 20, have you checked out the Epic Pass? For the price of a typical 6-day lift ticket, you get a full season of phenomenal skiing at six of the finest mountains on the planet. No restrictions, no blackout dates. On sale through November 22, 2009. Go to www.vail.com for more information.

Vail Snow Daze celebrates the start of the winter ski and snowboard season. The resort’s annual winter kick-off is scheduled for December 7-13, 2009. In addition to the Grammy-nominated Barenaked Ladies, Robert Randolph & The Family Band will also take the stage.

And oh, did we mention the concerts are FREE??!!

For more information, visit www.vail.com

Now is the time to come to Vail and check out the fabulous fall foliage and amazing dining deals!

* Sweet Basil, Vail Village – All lunch entrees for $10.95 (Until Nov. 1)

* Up the Creek, along Gore in Vail Village – 3 course meal for $25 (Until Nov. 1)

* Centre V, Arrabelle in Vail Square – $8 Centre V Burger and add a Stella for only $11.95 (Until Oct. 1)

* Ocotillo Prime, Vail Marriott – 2 courses for $24 or 3 courses for $36 (Until Oct. 31)

Just a few of the events going on this weekend are:

Friday, July 3

• Bravo! the Dallas symphony Orchestra at Ford Amphitheater at 6:00 pm

Saturday July 4

• Parade at Golden Peak from 10:00 am to noon.
• Patriotic concert at Ford Amphitheater at 2:00 pm
• Fireworks at Golden Peak at 9:45 pm

Sunday July 5

• Vail’s farmers market fro9m 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
• Street entertainment in Lionshead 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Bravo! Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Ford Amphitheater at 6:00 pm

For more information go to www.vail.com

A 3-Day Visual Fine Arts Festival in LionsHead
Over 70 artists from the U.S. will converge on the LionsHead parking structure in Vail for the three day visual arts festival, June 26-28. An array of artwork will be on display including watercolors, oil and acrylic paintings, woodworking, glass, sculptures, furniture, mosaics, ceramics, metalwork, photography and jewelry. Take advantage of the unique opportunity to meet each exhibiting artist in person. Additionally, enjoy street entertainers and live performances throughout the day, plus great food.

Summer unofficially kicks off with the Farmer’s market in Vail this Sunday June 21st.

An Outdoor Farmers’ Market in the Heart of Vail
The true sign of summer in Vail is the Sunday Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show. Located on Meadow Drive in the Heart of Vail Village, the Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show is in its eighth year and has become a favorite for all ages. The market has Colorado artisans and Colorado fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, music and kids’ activities. For more information go to www.vailfarmersmarket.com