Here we provide specialized equipment, appropriate terrain and instructors certified to provide safety, fun and learning to insure  success and self confidence.  The Charlie Rice Snow Sports School is expert in delivering personalized ski instruction experiences to children in a relaxed non competitive setting.

The instructors emphasize learning by doing.  Positioned at various stations on the training hill the instructors keep the children moving and direct them to perform various tasks.  Using special props and cartoon themed guides, the children soon learn to control speed, turn and stop.  Parents marvel at the progress made in a short time.

After experiencing our programs, the following are observations some parents expressed comparing team sports VS individual ski training.

Others provide Skiing as a Team Sport

TEAM organized coach-driven experiences through school or club organizations emphasize winning as the objective and create a high degree of competition.  These activities require a specific number of team players and facilities. Practice and event scheduling can control a family’s calendar. Youth teams are age, size and weight specific. The parents don’t participate along with their children and after a few years, participation often drops off.

We provide Individual Ski Training in Groups

SKI TRAINING emphasizes individual goals while in a group setting as children receive personalized instruction. Measurement of success is not dependent on team performance (scoring). Children advance at their own rate as they interact with each other in a fun exciting adventure – sharing the same passion without judging each other. As the children progress they can free ski with their parents in an all-family experience for years. This early training leads to an activity one can enjoy for a lifetime.

Here at Grand Geneva, two ski and snowboard programs are offered to families which help their children progress through our safe, fun and skill progressions:

The Snow Cubs for 4-6 year olds, and the Mountain Mite for 6-14 year olds.

Snow cubs:  4 – 6 yrs.

Classes are available Sat-Sun, at 10 am and 12:30 pm, lasting an hour and a half, within a group setting, utilizing the Wonder

Carpet area as the child progresses.  Reservations can be made two weeks in advance; single session are available. Helmet use is mandatory.

Mountain Mites: 6-14years.

Select a series of three week sessions on either Saturdays or Sundays throughout January and February.  Classes begin promptly and run 11 am – 2:30 pm. Students are placed in class based on age and ability level.  Helmet use is mandatory.

Kids learn skills under the supervision of professionally trained instructors, using a specialized teaching system.  Mountain Mites is fun for all!  Beginners to advanced students; children spend a lot of time on the snow having a great time and becoming better skiers or snowboarders.

Come skiing with us!

New to the Grand Geneva Rental Club: TaylorMade White Out

The “WHITE OUT” is in full force. TaylorMade started last season with the New R11 and Burner 2.0 Superfast white headed golf clubs and they took over the market. Every Sunday almost half of the PGA Tour players had a White driver, white fairway woods and even white hybrids in their bags. The trend has continued and Taylrmade has even went to a new level.

The Taylor Made "WHITE OUT"

TaylorMade R11S and RocketBallz

The new TaylorMade R11S and RocketBallz line is still white but has added more technology that has never been seen before. The R11 S driver had added more adjustability with loft and face angle that will help golfers of all levels max out their launch angle and spin rate which in turn will maximize distance and control.

TaylorMade R11S and RocketBallz line

The New RocketBallz fairways and hybrids may absolete everything else on the Market. The New Speedslot technology has added a thinner face and lower center of gravity that will produce on average a 15 yard increase over any product golfers have played in the past. The new RocketBallz irons are going to test the limits of accuracy and distance like we have never seen before.

Grand Geneva will have all products in our New 2012 rental club program as well as numerous demo clubs available for anyone to try the most incredible new technology in golf ever!

We will also be hosting a fitting day on Friday May 18^th from 4-7 pm.

Decadent Dinners

Local lovers and out-of-town travelers can look forward to a different dining delight at any of the Grand Geneva’s on-campus restaurants in honor of the Valentine’s Day holiday.

Geneva ChopHouse

The resort’s romantic steakhouse is offering up a succulent dinner prix fixe, in addition to their regular menu of choice cuts and fresh seafood. On Saturday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 14, guests can enjoy a four-course meal, complete with wine pairings, for $149 per couple.  The menu will feature:

Beginning for Two

Jumbo Shrimp Martini

Spicy house-made cocktail sauce with lemon

Paired with Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2010 New Zealand

Salad for Two

Table-side Caesar with parmesan crouton

Paired with Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2010, New Zealand

Entrée for Two

Classic Chateaubriand

Bordelaise sauce and béarnaise, carved table-side

Grilled asparagus, mushrooms, twice-baked potato

Paired with Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009 Napa Valley

Dessert for Two

Strawberry Gateau

Blood Orange Cheesecake, Bittersweet Chocolate

Paired with Champagne Bouvet Brut, France

Ristoranté Brissago

Indulge in the flavors of Tuscany with a memorable epicurean adventure at the award-winning Ristoranté Brissago. Guests can experience a romantic culinary tour featuring authentic Italian dishes and expertly paired wines on Saturday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 14 for $169 per couple.  Menu items include:

First Course

Pan Seared Duck Breast

Port wine glaze, Fabri cherries

Paired with Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2006

Pasta

Butternut Squash Tortelli

Sage brown butte

Paired with Ca Bolani 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

Entrées

Seared Diver Scallop

Fresh fennel shavings, green apple,

Arugula salad, blueberry balsamic vinaigrette

Paired with Ca Bolani 2008 Sauvignon Blanc

Grilled Beef Tenderloin

Chianti reduction

Guitar string pasta, lobster, pecorino

Paired with Nipozzano Chianti Riserva 2006

Dessert

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta

Pink Champagne, strawberries

Amarena cherry cheesecake

with double chocolate cake

Paired with Moscato Santi 2010

Grand Café

For lovers’ looking for a variety of dish options, the Grand Café is offering their Prime Rib Buffet on Saturday, February 11. Guests can explore a bounty of featured dishes including snow crab, shrimp, and hand-carved prime rib. As a special treat, the Grand Café is holding a Sweethearts special, where guests can buy one buffet meal and get the second one free.

Lovers’ Retreats

At the Grand Geneva, romance doesn’t end with dessert. Weekend travelers can enjoy the resort’s Valentine’s Day Special, offering couples the chance to extend their holiday with a free night’s stay. Guests that book the package between Saturday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 14 will receive:

An overnight stay in a deluxe lake king guestroom

A $50 dining credit

A free second night stay in a deluxe lake king guestroom

Package rates start at $249 and are exclusive of resort fee and tax. The Valentine’s Day special is only available between Saturday, February 11 and Tuesday, February 14 and is subject to availability. Restaurant reservations are recommended.

Guests looking for the ultimate getaway anytime throughout the romantic month of February can opt for the Grand Romance Package, featuring:

A two-night stay in a deluxe guest room

$100 dining credit

Handmade chocolate truffles delivered to the room

A 20% discount on services at the WELL Spa and Salon

Package rates start at $399 and are exclusive of resort fee and tax. The Grand Romance package is subject to availability. Restaurant reservations are recommended.

To reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call (800) 558-3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com.

The Winter Carnival will coincide with the community of Lake Geneva’s annual Winterfest event, serving as the wintery crescendo to a weekend of family fun. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. guests to The Mountain Top can enjoy activities ranging from snow school demonstrations to tobogganing competitions, slalom races, and an ugliest ski attire contest. Guests can also purchase raffle tickets for prizes including hotel overnight stays and free movie theater tickets. Kids of all ages can try their luck at a variety of snow games including human bowling, Bucky’s Buckets, a water balloon launch and treasure hunt. The resort’s ski staff caps off the evening at 8 p.m. with a torch light parade, followed by a grand fireworks display.

Admission to the Winter Carnival festivities is complimentary. Regular fees apply for snow activities including skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. A full schedule of events can be found by visiting http://www.grandgeneva.com/specials/winter_carnival.asp or by calling (262) 249-4726.

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In January, the snow sports team will take part in national “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month” (LSSM), an initiative that encourages children and adults to take lessons from professional instructors and challenges current skiers and snowboarders to improve their skills with advanced classes.

“Participating in this nationwide program was a natural fit for us,” says Snow Sports Director Hans Hauschild. “The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva has a separate area just for beginners, and we make sure our instructors are in-tune with new skiers’ needs.”

Weekday Ski Specials

Visitors can take advantage of all the Mountain Top has to offer with special weekday promotions, including:

Twenty Dollar Tuesdays: Travelers looking for a mid-week ski break can take advantage of this special that offers each family member a $20 lift ticket, $20 group lesson or $20 ski rental, saving guests $15 on the bundle of all three services over the weekend rate of $75.

Half-Off Wednesdays: Guests receive special half-off pricing on all equipment rentals, from skis to snowboards.

Two-for-One Thursdays: To coincide with LSSM, every Thursday in January, the Mountain Top will offer a special Two for One deal, when visitors can receive two lift tickets and two beginner group lessons for the price of one.

Reservations are required for lesson times at 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. For more information or to reserve a spot, please call the Ski School at 262. 245.7516.

After a day of instruction and snow, guests can extend their stay at the resort with the Stay and Ski Free package, featuring:

Two tickets valid for one day of skiing or snowboarding at The Mountain Top

Overnight accommodations in a newly renovated deluxe guest room

The Stay and Ski Free package is valid for Sunday through Thursday night stays, now through March 11, 2012. This package is not available on holidays or during holiday periods. Rates start at $159 per night, exclusive of resort fee and tax. Package is weather permitting.

Hit the Slopes with Family

The Mountain Top also offers a variety of programs for families looking for a structured lesson for their snow bunnies-in-training.

“Parents that visit the resort can relax knowing their kids are with professionals,” says Hauschild. “We have over 70 instructors, with a select group that specializes in children’s programs.” Hauschild and his staff offer two ski school options:

Snow Cubs – A special club offered in January and February, designed to introduce children 4 – 6 years of age to a snow experience. Professionally trained instructors coach children within a group setting.

Mountain Mites – This three-week program was created especially for children 6 – 14 years of age.  Kids learn skills under the supervision of professionally trained instructors, using a specialized teaching system.

The fun continues at Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, where families can experience two vacations in one with the Splash and Ski package, featuring:

Overnight accommodations in a one-bedroom suite

Four passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark

Four  lift tickets for one day of skiing or snowboarding at The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva

50% off ski rentals for children 11 years and younger

Rates for the Splash and Ski package start at $249 per night for a one-bedroom suite, exclusive of resort fee and tax. Rates for a two-bedroom suite start at $349 per night and include six waterpark passes and six lift tickets. Saturday stays require a two-night minimum stay with the package. Package is weather permitting.

“No matter when you visit, our team helps kids learn at their own pace amongst their peers,” Hauschild says. “We’re proud to be able to accommodate the whole family at Grand Geneva.”

To reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 800.558.3417 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For reservations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please call 866.636.4502 or visit www.timberridgeresort.com.

Christmas in the Country

Starting in November, guests of the resort will be able to delight in Grand Geneva’s annual holiday celebration “Christmas in the Country.” This six-week extravaganza kicks off with the 17^th Annual Illumination Ceremony, an event during which the over one million lights that dot the resort are illuminated for the first time. Throughout the evening, the resort will unveil a variety of additional holiday decorations and programming, which visitors can enjoy through the end of December. Highlights include:

The “Hooray for Holidays!” Christmas Musical:  Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in cooperation with Phoenix Rising Entertainment proudly presents the 12th season of this LIVE musical revue. The show runs from November 22 – December 29; tickets are $40 for adults, and $25 for children ages 5-12.  Children under 4 years of age are complimentary.

As an added bonus, guests can select a lunch or dinner meal option with their show time. A holiday luncheon will be served daily at noon, every Tuesday through Sunday before the 1:30pm performance, with dinner service available at 6pm, from Thursday to Saturday before the 7:30pm performance. Matinee meal and show tickets are $70 for adults, $45 for children ages 5-12 and $12 for children 4 and under. Dinner service and show tickets retail at $75 for adults, $45 for children 5-12 and $12 for children 4 years old and under. Visitors can call (262) 249-4741 to reserve tickets or dinner reservations.

Holiday Displays: Grand Geneva will be home to an extensive Gingerbread House Display, made by both amateur and professional bakers. Guests can vote for their favorites in adult and child categories on the resort’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/GrandGeneva.  Visitors to the resort’s Forum Theater can marvel at the hand-crafted, intricate designs of the resort’s newest holiday exhibit, Quilts of Christmas, featuring the work of local quilters.

The Forum will also serve as the home for the popular Festival of Trees display, comprised of trees decorated by area residents and businesses. All quilts and trees will be auctioned off at the end of the season with the proceeds going to the Walworth County Alliance for Children. Entrance to the Festival of Trees and Quilts of Christmas is included with the purchase of a show ticket. A nominal donation is suggested for entrance without a ticket.

• Seasonal Dining Favorites.  Local residents and out-of-town guests can enjoy a variety of special dining experiences this season. During this festive time of year, Grand Geneva presents a special afternoon Holiday Tea service in the Grand lobby lounge daily from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30pm.

Be sure to look out for Santa and Mrs. Claus when they visit the Geneva ChopHouse during the restaurant’s Sunday Champagne Brunch. Reservations are available every Sunday from Nov. 27 through Dec. 18 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. To check availability, please call (262) 249-4788. Don’t forget to bring your Christmas list!

Trolley Tour of Lights. Hop aboard the Grand Geneva trolley at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily for a guided tour around the resort to see all of the festive holiday outdoor decorations. Visitors can arrange a pick-up for the Trolley Tour at the main lodge at Grand Geneva.

Winter Escapes

In the spirit of the holiday season, Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark encourages guests to give back by donating a winter coat to help those in need. From now until December 23, guests of the lodge can participate in the Coat Drive Package, applicable on overnight stays from Sunday through Friday nights. The promotion offers guests overnight suite accommodations, four passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark (six passes for a two-bedroom suite), and a $20 discount on the overnight room. One item will be applied for a maximum of $20 off per room, per night. The room discount will be applied when the guest checks-in and the offer is not valid with any other packages, discounts or promotions.

Guests that want to experience all the resort has to offer can choose from two holiday-themed packages, both showcasing some of the most popular “Christmas in the Country” events.

Timber Ridge Lodge guests looking to enjoy the celebration in the month of November and December can purchase the Christmas in the Country Holiday Package, which features:

An overnight stay in a one-bedroom suite

This package is valid from now until December 23, with rates starting at $262 per night based on a family of four. Rates for a two-bedroom suite start at $362 per night, based on a family of six, and include six tickets to “Hooray for Holidays!” and six passes to Moose Mountain Falls Waterpark. Rates are exclusive of tax and resort fee.

Visitors of Grand Geneva can also reserve a special Christmas in the Country Holiday Package, which features:

This package is valid from now until December 23, with rates starting at $199 per night. Rates are exclusive of tax and resort fee.

To reserve accommodations at Grand Geneva, please call 262.248.8811 or visit www.GrandGeneva.com. For reservations at Timber Ridge Lodge, please call (866) 636-4502 or visit www.timberridgeresort.com.

The official countdown to when The Mountain Top will be open for Opening Ski Weekend 2011! Ski Fever is officially settling in. Even the front desk has caught it.

Ski Fever! Do you have it?

Print off your free area lift ticket to The Mountain Top for opening weekend, December 10-11, at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa!

The official countdown to when The Mountain Top will be open for Opening Ski Weekend 2011! Ski Fever is officially settling in. It’s even spread to the team at the WELL Spa + Salon.

Ski Fever! Do you have it?

Print off your free area lift ticket to The Mountain Top for opening weekend, December 3-4, at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa!

The official countdown to when The Mountain Top will be open for Opening Ski Weekend 2011! More weird things keep happening at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark. If you were to drive up the the main lodge, you might encounter something that’s a little odd.

Ski Fever! Do you have it?

Print off your free area lift ticket to The Mountain Top for opening weekend, December 3-4, at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa!

The official countdown to when The Mountain Top will be open for Opening Ski Weekend 2011! More weird things keep happening at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa and Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark. This time, Ski Fever has taken over Bruce the Moose.

Ski Fever! Do you have it?

Print off your free area lift ticket to The Mountain Top for opening weekend, December 3-4, at Grand Geneva Resort and Spa!