2009 Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite Holiday Events
Magical California Mountain Holidays with Friends & Family
It’s snow much fun to visit Tenaya this winter! A magical season deserves a relaxing getaway. Tenaya Lodge offers numerous Holiday Packages for spending time with friends, family and sweethearts, as well as a full range of Holiday Events, activities, entertainment and events from late November through New Year’s Day.
Please note: Opening date of Ice Skating Rink has been moved to mid-December this year, due to weather delays while building the new rink.
Friday, November 27
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop | 1pm-3pm
Fun for the entire family! Winners announced at 5pm in Lobby.
Live Entertainment in Lobby - Jazz Trio | 5pm-8pm
Complimentary hot holiday beverages
For Reservations, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.
Saturday, November 28
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Lobby | 6:30pm-7pm
Complimentary Hot Beverages & Holiday Cookies
Live Lobby Entertainment by Larkspur & the Sierra Chamber Singers | 5pm-9pm
Photos with Santa in the Lobby | 5pm-7pm
Sunday, December 13
Cooking Demonstration in Lobby | 4pm-5:30pm
Enjoy the culinary delights of Tenaya´s Chefs & holiday wine tasting
Monday, December 14 & Tuesday, December 15
Cooking Classes* with Executive Chef
Frederick Clabaugh CCC | 10am-12pm
Led by expert chefs, learn the tricks and techniques of the culinary trade. You will be cooking up an amazing menu for friends and family in no time!
*Classes are part of the Holiday Culinary Package and may not be booked a-la-carte
Wednesday, December 16*
Daily Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides Begin* | 9am-4pm
Over the Sierra & through the woods, your Yosemite sleigh will go!
Live Lobby Entertainment by Awana Choir | 5pm-8pm
Complimentary hot holiday beverages
*Please note, the start date of sleigh rides is dependant on snow conditions.
December 16, 18, 20, 22, 23
Kids Dinner with Santa* | 6pm-8pm
Make sure your kids (ages 4-12) get plenty of face time to tell Jolly Old Sant 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.
(Dec. 18) Live Lobby Entertainment by Sierra High School Choir | 7pm-9pm Complimentary hot holiday beverages
(Dec. 19) Live Lobby Entertainment by Larkspur | 5pm-8pm Complimentary hot holiday beverages
*Only available as part of the
Kids Dinner with Santa Package and may not be booked a-la-carte.
Sunday, Dec 20
Santa on Ice | 1pmSanta, in his jolly way, helps the kids learn how to skate.
For Ice Skating Hours & days available, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.
Thursday, December 17
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Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop | 4pm-6pm
Fun for the entire family! Winners announced at 7pm in Lobby.
For Reservations, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.
Monday, December 21
Ornament Decorating Workshop | 3:30pm-5:30pm
Join Santa´s Elves for this fun-filled Workshop
For Reservations, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.
Tuesday, December 22
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop | 1pm-3pm
Fun for the entire family! Winners announced at 5pm in Lobby.
For Reservations, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.
Thursday, December 24
Kids Stocking Stuffer Workshop | 10am-12pm
For Reservations, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.
Christmas Eve Cooking Decorating Workshop | 7pm-8pm
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.
For Reservations, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.
Live Entertainment in Lobby - Jazz Trio | 5pm-8pm
Complimentary hot holiday beverages
Mrs. Claus´s Bedtime Story | 8:30pmEnjoy 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.
Sunday, December 27 & Monday, December 28
Storyteller Rebecca Martin | Sunday - 3pm-4pm & 8pm-9pm | Monday - 11am-12pm
Thursday, December 31
New Year´s Eve Celebration at Yosemite! | 6:30pm-1:00am
Done with 2009? Then "Beat It!" Tenaya Lodge presents a New Year´s Eve Celebration to welcome in 2010 like a Pop Star!
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 with the Wild Hare Band and TNT DJ - playing all the hits by the "King of Pop". 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.
For booking, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3.
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.
Kids Magical New Year´s Eve Bash! | 6:30pm-12:30am
This year, for children, ages 4-12, our Guest Services staff has planned an exciting evening filled with a
Magic Show!
Children will enjoy the Magician´s show & then get to test what they have learned with their own little magician´s kit.
The New Year´s fun also includes a kid´s favorites dinner, activities, party favors & crafts.
For booking & pricing, please contact our
Concierge Department or call 888-514-2167 and select Option 3. Ask us about Babysitting Services.
Friday, January 1
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite welcomes in 2010!
Sierra Restaurant New Year´s Day Champagne Breakfast Buffet | 7am-1pm
