zz-carlton the rit December & Holiday 2017 -carlto LAKE TAHOE Holidays in Lake Tahoe Celebrate the holiday season with family and friends while creating new #RCMemories. Enjoy our festive activities throughout the resort that include holiday dinners, holiday art workshops, daily entertainment, a New Year s Celebration in Manzanita and a Champagne Bar in The Living Room. WINTER SKI SEASON Enjoy the winter season in Lake Tahoe with endless outdoor adventure. Experience our ski-in/ski-out mid-mountain location at Northstar California Resort, where guests can ski, snowboard, snowshoe, crosscountry ski and more. Rental equipment and lift tickets are available in True North located adjacent to Mountain Concierge. For additional activities, visit the Village at Northstar via the Highlands Gondola and enjoy shopping, dining and a two-screen movie theater all centered around an ice-skating rink.
experience Food & Beverage Visit the Hotel Concierge for a schedule of nightly entertainment from December 23 to January 7. For Manzanita reservations, please dial extension 3050. ART OF MIXOLOGY IN MANZANITA SUNDAY 4PM to 5PM $60 per person This entertaining, educational experience features freshly-cut herbs, classic ingredients such as bitters and infused liquors to create three unique cocktails paired with appetizers. 24-hour advance reservations are required. Available through December 17. MANZANITA CHEF S TASTING COUNTER Offered Nightly with Advance Reservations 5:30 pm to 8 pm Starting at $115 per person An interactive five-course tasting experience featuring views directly into the open kitchen and personal interaction with the chef. The presentation will include communal seating for up to six people and tasting menus reflecting the innovative offerings of Manzanita. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance. Price is exclusive of tax and gratuity. Available through December 17. MANZANITA CHEF S TABLE Offered Nightly with advance reservations 5:30 pm to 8 pm Designed for intimate dinners of up to eight guests, the Chef s Table is a culinary journey featuring mountain-inspired California cuisine. Guests will enjoy a private table adjacent to the exposition kitchen and personal interaction with the chef de cuisine, who will prepare a six-course tasting menu reflecting the innovative offerings of Manzanita. Advance reservations are required. Price is exclusive of tax, gratuity and a minimum fee applies. Available through December 17. CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH MANZANITA SUNDAY 12 pm to 2:30 pm $79 per adult $35 per CHILD (ages 3 to 12) Enjoy a seasonally-focused brunch menu featuring a chilled seafood display, a carving station, salads, cheese and charcuterie, along with breakfast favorites and desserts. Unlimited Moët & Chandon and Bloody Mary Bar included. Advance reservations are recommended. www.ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe The Après-Ski Experience The Backyard Weekends, Daily starting December 22 11 AM TO 5 PM RAW BAR 12 pm to 3 pm À la carte pricing Join us outside near the resort fire pit snow pants and all for a lively après-ski, featuring Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial, Blanc and Rosé and a raw bar of chef favorites, including chilled shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell and ceviche. Food & Beverage outlets & hours Manzanita Breakfast: 7 am to 11 am Lunch: Monday to Saturday: 11 am to 2:30 pm Champagne Brunch: Sunday: 12 pm to 2:30 pm Dinner: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Bar: 11 am to 11 pm The Living Room Daily: 11 am to 10 pm Café Blue Daily: 6:30 am to 3 pm Starting December 22, Daily: 6:30 am to 5 pm The Backyard Bar & BBQ Friday to Sunday: 11 am to 5 pm Starting December 15, Daily: 11 am to 5 pm
SEASONAL TREATMENTS IN THE SPA Sunday to Thursday 9 am to 7 pm Friday to Saturday 9 am to 8 pm REPAIR & PROTECT FACIAL Nourish and soothe while you help your skin defend against the cumulative effects of sun, wind, pollution and stress. This facial features the Natural Repair Complex, a powerful active blend that promotes faster cell regeneration to help treat damaged, sensitized skin that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy the elements again. 80 minutes; $300 TWINKLE TOES MANICURE & PEDICURE Treat yourself to this soft, glowing treatment inclusive of super fine body polish, soothing honeydew body lotion and hydrating calendula butter to protect the new layers of your soft skin. A truly gentle and nourishing way to care for the hands and feet. Add Extended Wear polish on hands or feet for $25 each. 80 minutes; $175 Chai Spice Warmer Wrap yourself in the warm scents of chai spice and vanilla in this restorative body treatment. Ginger, cardamom, black pepper and clove warm the body and support circulation while soothing muscle and joint discomfort. Renew your skin with a body polishing scrub, followed by a loose wrap to encourage your body s natural detoxification process with a chai body butter application. A soothing scalp and neck massage while wrapped will set your mind adrift and leave you feeling calm and cozy. 75 minutes; $235 Après Ski Recovery After a day on the mountain return tight, aching muscles to peak condition with this focused, tension-relieving treatment which includes a take-home Arnica Turmeric Joint formula with extracts of ginger and frankincense. 80 minutes; $300 For Spa reservations please dial extension 3030. Pricing for treatments is exclusive of a 22% service charge. Fitness CLASSES Class offerings are subject to change. Fitness classes are $20 per person, per class unless otherwise noted and are exclusive of service charge. Please contact the Spa Front Desk or Fitness Center for information on additional classes. Activate Stretch Tuesday to Saturday 7 am to 8 am Boost your heart rate and stimulate blood flow with an active stretching program designed to increase mobility and stability. MOUNTAINSIDE YOGA SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 9 am to 10 am Breath-centered yoga that combines gentle, meditative movements, stretches and deep healing for restoration. WINTER STRENGTH Tuesday to Friday 9 am to 10 am Increase performance on the slopes by targeting power, agility and dynamic stability with functionally directed, explosive and reactive moves. Physioball Fit Tuesday, Thursday AND FRIDAY 12 pm to 1 pm Improve alignment, postural awareness, stability and proprioception while balancing on a physioball. Connect with us at Facebook.com/ RitzCarltonLakeTahoe. Share your favorite memories by tagging #RCMemories on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FAB Abs TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 8 am to 8:30 am Thirty minutes devoted to sculpting your mid-section, hitting obliques, postural muscles of the mid and low back and of course that six-pack. Complimentary Roll and Release Wednesday and Friday 8 am to 8:30 am Improve balance, core strength and stability while releasing muscular tension and increasing flexibility on the foam roller. Complimentary
Resort Activities The Ritz-Carlton Shuttle Shuttle transportation connects guests to and from the resort to the historic town of Truckee. For schedule information, please contact the Hotel Concierge at extension 3046. MARSHMOLOGY The Fire Pit Daily 4:30 pm to 5 pm Complimentary for Resort Guests Learn about the history of the marshmallow and traditional s mores ingredients from our Marshmologist while enjoying complimentary s mores featuring house-made marshmallows. Stars & S mores Fireside Terrace Fridays, December 22 and December 29 7 pm to 8:30 pm $45 per person Enjoy a fireside astronomy session that includes a science-based conversation about the cosmos, poetry reading, and telescopic viewing with Celestron telescopes, followed by s mores around the resort s outdoor fire pit. Advance reservations are required at www.tahoestartours.com. WHERE IS THE BEAR? The Living Room Daily The Ritz-Carlton Bear is hidden in secret places throughout the Living Room for a game of hide-and-seek. Children simply need to find the bear and reveal the location to the Hotel Concierge to choose a prize! WINTER SCAVENGER HUNT The Resort Daily Complimentary Explore the resort for hidden objects waiting to be found! Collect a scavenger map from the Hotel Concierge and once you have uncovered all of the secret items, return the map to the Hotel Concierge to receive a unique prize. Family Night in the Arcade The Arcade Friday 6 pm to 9 pm Game tokens available for purchase Challenge your family members and friends to a night of fun in the Arcade while enjoying complimentary snacks. Kids CRAFTS Ritz Kids Sunday 11:30 am to 12:30 pm $15 per craft Join us for a fun and unique weekly craft where you will design a keepsake that you can enjoy at home. Welcome to Ritz Kids, a hands-on, interactive program that allows kids to connect with our mountain setting in fun and creative ways. Advance reservations are required for full-day, half-day and evening programs for children ages 5 through 12 and are based upon availability. For reservations and pricing please contact the Hotel Concierge at extension 3046. MORNINGS 9 am to 12 pm Sundays: Forests Mondays: Biodiversity is Good Tuesdays: Who Needs Seeds? Wednesdays: Rivers Thursdays: Stories with a Message Fridays: Celebrate Nature Saturdays: Food Fun AFTERNOONS 1 pm to 4 pm Sundays: Crafts and Snowshoe Hike Mondays: Create a Sustainable Community Tuesdays: Things We Eat Wednesdays: Water Wows Thursdays: Myths and Legends Fridays: Snowflake Crafts and Snowman Making Saturdays: Crafts and Winter Scavenger Hunt The Tesla Model S for Kids by Radio Flyer Introducing our youngest guests to both an Energy Challenge and Sustainability Challenge, featuring the Tesla Model S for Kids by Radio Flyer. Designed to entertain, educate and inspire young guests to appreciate the need for creative strategies for energy management, the activities are built around the innovative ways Tesla is creating automobiles, batteries and energy management systems. Highlands Gondola Sunday to Wednesday 7:45 am to 9 pm Thursday to Saturday 7:45 am to 10:30 pm *Extended hours over the Holiday Season This complimentary, intermountain gondola operated by Northstar California connects guests to the Village. Outdoor events are weather permitting. Reservations required where noted. Pricing is exclusive of tax and gratuity. Events are based on availability and subject to change. For more information, please contact the Hotel Concierge in the Concierge and Adventure Center or dial extension 3046 for assistance. www.ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe
experience FESTIVE MOMENTS Holiday events are available from Friday, December 22 through Sunday, January 7 HOLIDAY DINING Advance reservations for all holiday events are required by contacting Restaurant Reservations at extension 3051. HOLIDAY DINNER Manzanita Sunday, December 24 and Monday, December 25 4 PM TO 10 PM À la carte pricing Join us in Manzanita for holiday-inspired specials designed by chef de cuisine Roman Garcia. HOLIDAY BUFFET The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Monday, December 25 Seatings from 3 PM TO 7 PM $125 Adults, $50 Children (ages 3 to 12) Experience an extravagant buffet of delights with sumptuous favorites for the entire family. Pricing is exclusive of service and gratuity. NEW YEAR S EVE DINNER Manzanita Sunday, December 31 Seatings from 4 PM to 9:30 pm À la carte pricing Ring in the new year on this magical night with holidayinspired menu selections. New Year s Eve Celebration IN MANZANITA Sunday, December 31 11 pm to 2 am À la carte pricing Join us as we ring in 2018 in style with Dom Pérignon, music, dancing and a special menu of cocktails and bottle options. 21 years and older only. Reservations recommended. NEW YEAR S EVE CHAMPAGNE BAR The Living Room Sunday, December 31 9 PM TO 1 AM À la carte pricing Celebrate New Year s Eve with the traditional beverage of choice, bubbly! The Champagne Bar offers a variety of sparkling, featuring Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial, Blanc and Rosé by the glass or by the bottle and live music. NEW YEAR S EVE FIREWORKS The Village at Northstar December 31 9 pm Celebrate with your family and friends while enjoying live music, ice skating, roasting s mores and an amazing fireworks show. www.ritzcarlton.com/laketahoe NEW YEAR S DAY BRUNCH Manzanita Monday, January 1 12 pm to 3 pm $110 Adults, $48 Children (ages 3 to 12) Enjoy a holiday brunch menu featuring a chilled seafood display, a carving station, salads, cheese and charcuterie, along with breakfast favorites and desserts. Unlimited Moët & Chandon and Bloody Mary Bar included.
BE JOYOUS SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS APPEARANCES Special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus are expected as the Christmas holiday nears. HOLIDAY PHOTOS WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS Saturday, December 23 5 pm to 7 pm The Lower Lobby STORY TIME WITH MRS. CLAUS Saturday, December 23 7 pm to 8 pm The Living Room HOLIDAY RITZ KIDS WITH Santa and Mrs. Claus Saturday, December 23 and Sunday, December 24 9 am to 12 pm or 1 pm to 4 pm Ritz Kids $200 per child (Ages 5 to 12) For two children of the same family, a 50% savings will be applied to the second child. Reservations are required and must be made a minimum of 72 hours in advance with the Hotel Concierge at extension 3046. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT The Pines Ballroom Daily, Tuesday, December 26 to Saturday, December 30 7 pm Complimentary for Resort Guests Join us in The Pines Ballroom for family movies. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. Visit the Hotel Concierge in the Concierge and Adventure Center for the evening s movie schedule. experience HOLIDAY KIDS CRAFTS & CREATIONS The Pines Ballroom Foyer Daily, Tuesday, December 26 to Saturday, December 30 3:30 pm to 5 pm Complimentary for Resort Guests Stop by the Kids Crafts & Creations Workshops to enjoy family-friendly crafts and activities. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. Visit the Hotel Concierge in the Concierge and Adventure Center for schedule details. ATELIER WORKSHOPS Meet local artists from Atelier Truckee for hands-on holiday workshops in the Living Room, perfect for crafting memorable keepsakes or unique holiday gifts for your loved ones. Holiday Wrapping Paper The Living Room Sunday, December 17 12 pm to 6 pm $20 per person Pincone Fire Starters The Living Room Saturday, December 23 12 pm to 6 pm $25 per person, includes three pinecones holiday Waxed Ornaments The Living Room Sunday, December 24 11 am to 4 pm $20 per person Salon D Art Gondola Foyer Tuesday, December 26 to Saturday, December 30 Stroll the hallway from Manzanita s entrance to the Highlands Gondola to enjoy a silent auction of artwork. HOLIDAY SPA AND FITNESS CLASSES Yuletide Yoga Mondays, December 25 and January 1 9 am to 10 am Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle with this class targeting breath control and muscle rejuvenation. Après Yoga & Stretch Saturdays, December 23 and December 30 5 pm to 6 pm Unwind after an invigorating day on the slopes with gentle movements designed to rejuvenate tired muscles. HOLIDAY SPA SHOPPING The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Lake TAHOE December 22 TO January 7 11 am to 1 pm Join us this holiday to enjoy a cup of seasonal tea and holiday treats while shopping for that unique and special gift for your party hostess, friend or loved one. Give the gift of relaxation with a gift card to the spa for a massage or facial. HOLIDAY HIIT Days VARY 1 PM to 2 pm Warm up from the slopes with an invigorating seasonal circuit. Whether you are speeding down the slopes or need to warm up from the winter chill, this will get your heart racing. Visit the Spa Front Desk for a schedule.