Stein Eriksen Lodge Unwraps its Holiday Glory

PARK CITY, Utah, Nov. 18, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Stein Eriksen Lodge, Utah's only Forbes Five Star, AAA Five Diamond property, is pleased to offer guests a magical holiday mountain getaway with its crowd-pleasing, elaborate gingerbread display, its towering 32-foot, lavishly decorated tree, its gourmet holiday feasts and more.

Set to capture all the mystery and enchantment of Harry Potter, this year's impressive gingerbread display transports guests to the mystical world of Hogwarts. The magical scene will be prominently displayed in the Main Lodge next to the welcoming, 32-foot grand tree and features more than 400 pounds of gingerbread, 80 pounds of icing and 150 hours of creation time by Executive Pastry Chef Ann Giles Sweisford and her team.  

In addition to marveling at the gingerbread masterpiece, guests of all ages can express their own creativity in gingerbread classes led by Chef Sweisford. The Build Your Own Gingerbread House parties will be held Monday, Dec. 20 and Tuesday, Dec. 28 from 4-5:30pm. The cost is $60 per participant and includes hot chocolate, gingerbread panels, icing, candies and instructions and gingerbread recipes from Chef Sweisford. Reservations can be made through the concierge at 435.645.6460. Guests will want to book early for the limited-sized classes and children eight and under require adult supervision.

Festivities at Stein Eriksen are made more delightful with savory, gourmet holiday meals. Special dining options at the acclaimed Glitretind Restaurant will be available to guests for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Eve.

"Whether guests are looking to hit the slopes, unwind by a crackling open fire while sipping fine wine, feast on award-winning fare with all the trimmings or simply bask in extravagant holiday wonder, a holiday stay at the Lodge will provide lasting memories," said Russ Olsen, CEO of Stein Eriksen Lodge. "Spending the holidays with us has become a favorite tradition among families because they are free to escape the mayhem and let us take care of every special detail. We delight in providing guests a true winter wonderland setting."

For more information on Stein Eriksen Lodge's holiday offerings, dining menus and holiday images, contact Sarah Myers at 435.645.6451 or [email protected]. Pictures of the Hogwarts gingerbread creation will be available December 6 for download at www.steinlodge.com/uploads/press. Additional information about Stein Eriksen Lodge can be found at www.steinlodge.com.

SOURCE Stein Eriksen Lodge