Cookies & Snow and Fairy Tales - a Taste of the Holidays at Waterville Valley Resort

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 4, 2009 -- Waterville Valley Resort, NH- Winter comes early to Waterville Valley Resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains with the Cookies & Snow and Fairytales Festival on Saturday December 12th.

Cookies baked fresh by local restaurants are distributed throughout the businesses in Town Square. Guests can stroll through the decorated shops and sample one of each cookie creation with their purchase of a “Cookie Coupon Book”.

But cookies are not the only treat. Curious George story time is at 12:30. A Holiday ice-skating party is scheduled from 1-2 pm, and during the party admission to the indoor ice arena is free! Kids can decorate a gingerbread house at the annual Candy Cottage workshop hosted by the Recreation Department. Candy cottages may be displayed throughout the afternoon.
Santa Claus will stroll through the Town Square courtyard around 2 pm, and then will cozy up in the Bookmonger to read a children’s story. Other festivities include a coffee tasting, balloon twisting by Mo the Balloon Baffoon, ornament-making, and holiday songs by the outdoor fireplace.
Master artists will add their touch of magic to the Town Square, with a series of eight fine art panels on display depicting the Russian Fairy Tale, “The Snow Maiden”.
Lodging is available starting at $63 per person per night based on double occupancy.

This weekend also marks the first of three weekends for the resort’s special Olympic $21 Learn to Ski and Ride Packages for ages 7 and up, which include a beginner lesson, ski or snowboard rental equipment, and a beginner area lift ticket for the day.

Waterville Valley was designed and planned specifically as a self-contained, four seasons resort. Today in addition to its world-class ski area, Waterville Valley Resort has award-winning tennis courts, golf, hiking, biking, lodging, cultural activities and summer theater, an indoor ice rink, boating, a skate park, and a host of outdoor activities. Dining options include traditional favorites and elegant dining. For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com.

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