This year, bring the family and join our family traditions here at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. First, we start the season with a legendary Thanksgiving buffet. Then we kick things up a notch with Gingerbread House workshops (with a little friendly competition in the mix), the kids Dinner with Santa, horse-drawn sleigh rides and outdoor ice-skating. Making your holidays memorable Tenaya-style is also easier than ever.
The following are the Holiday events from 201l:
Wednesday November 23
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Ice Skating Rink Grand Opening Celebration
- 5:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m. | Complimentary Hot Holiday Beverages - Chef's Creation
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November 25 & December 19, 22
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Fun for the entire family!
- 5:00 p.m. | Winners announced in Lobby.
- 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Live Entertainment & Complimentary Hot Holiday Beverages-Chef's Creation in Lobby
Saturday November 26
- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Photos with Santa in the Lobby
- 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Complimentary Hot Beverages-Chef's Creation & Holiday Cookies
- 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Live Lobby Entertainment
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Sierra Chamber Singers in Lobby
- 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Live Lobby Entertainment
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Lobby
Sundays in December
- 1:00 p.m. | Santa at the Ice Rink
Come see Santa who will greet your family at our own ice skating rink.
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Friday December 16
- 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Daily Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides Begin*
Over the Sierra & through the woods, your Yosemite sleigh will go!
- 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Complimentary Hot Holiday Beverages-Chef's Creation
*Please note, the start date of sleigh rides is dependant on snow conditions.
December 18 & 21
- 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Ornament Decorating Workshop
Bring the whole family for this fun-filled Workshop
- 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Complimentary Holiday Hot Beverage-Chef's Creation in Lobby
December 20,22 & 23
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Kids Dinner with Santa*
Make sure your kids (ages 4-12) get plenty of face time to tell Jolly Old Saint Nick their gift requests. Kids join the Tenaya Elves on a magical adventure of fun activities, games, crafts and more, ending with an exclusive group dinner with Santa.
Available as part of the Kids Dinner with Santa Package or a-la-carte.
Saturday December 24
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Family Stocking Stuffer Workshop
- 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Sierra Restaurant Christmas Eve Dinner Specials
- 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Embers Christmas Eve Dinner Menu
- 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Live Entertainment in Lobby
Complimentary hot holiday beverages
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Christmas Eve Cookie Decorating Workshop
Kids get into the creative holiday spirit decorating cookies. Afterwards you can take them with a glass of milk up to the room to leave for Santa.
- 8:30 p.m. | Mrs. Claus's Bedtime Story
Enjoy a reading of "T'was the Night Before Christmas" in the Lobby under the Tree. Then it's off for the kids, to get all snug in their beds.
DECEMBER 26, 28, 30
Ascent Spa Kids Holiday Events
Class Times:
- 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
- 3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Hey Kids, come and play-date with your parents in Tenaya Lodge's new spa, learning about hygiene, age appropriate skin care and spa services. The class includes sampling and applying products and a tour of Ascent Spa. Refreshments will be served. Reserve space early with the Spa Desk, as space is limited to 20 persons per class.
A parent/guardian must accompany the child (ages 8-12 yrs) for the full length of class, up to two children per parent/guardian
December 31 New Year's Eve
- 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Sierra Restaurant New Year's Eve Dinner Specials
- 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Embers New Year's Eve Dinner Specials
- 7:00 p.m - 1:00 a.m | New Year's Eve Celebration at Yosemite! Done with 2011? Tenaya Lodge presents a New Year's Eve Celebration to welcome in 2012!
If the ski slopes of Badger Pass and Four-Diamond Luxury weren't enough of a reason to come play this winter, we're pulling out all the Corks for our New Year's Eve Bash. Tenaya's California New Year's Party includes a reception, gourmet dinner, live entertainment and party favors, as well as a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight. Theme this year is "It's a Jungle Out There".
- 6:30 p.m. -12:30 p.m | Kids WILD New Year's Eve Bash!
This year children ages 4-12 are takin' a walk on wild side! Children will enjoy a night full of adventure and excitement as they explore the wild jungle. The New Year's fun includes entertainment, a kid's favorites dinner, activities, party favors & crafts.
Thinking you want it all?
Ring in your California New Year in style (and a late check-out) by booking the
Yosemite New Year's Eve Package.
Complimentary Holiday New Year's Celebration Makeup Makeover!
- 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Saturday, December 31, 2011
- 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Sunday, January 1, 2012
Experience La Bella Donna a revolutionary pioneering concept in cosmetics with minerals that behave like makeup.
Reservations are made every half hour and required due to limited availablity. Please call Ascent Spa at 559-692-8961 to book now.
New Year's Eve Celebration at Yosemite! | 6:30pm-1:00am
Done with 2011? Tenaya Lodge presents a New Year's Eve Celebration to welcome in 2012!
If the ski slopes of Badger Pass and Four-Diamond Luxury weren't enough of a reason to come play this winter, we're pulling out all the Corks for our New Year's Eve Bash. Tenaya's California New Year's Party includes a reception, gourmet dinner, live entertainment and party favors, as well as a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight.Theme this year is "It's a Jungle Out There".
Sunday January 1
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite welcomes in 2012!
- 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Sierra Restaurant New Year's Day Champagne Breakfast Buffet
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