Special rates, holiday menus and festive events make Muskoka a winter wonderland

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR FUN AT DEERHURST RESORT

HUNTSVILLE, ON, December 4, 2012 – Deerhurst, a Skyline Resort, is getting set to deck the halls this winter with special packages, seasonal menus and festive events ideal for a relaxing holiday escape. A gem set in Muskoka and only two hours from the GTA, Deerhurst Resort has something for everyone in the family, whether it snows two centimetres or two feet.

New to Deerhurst this year are Bounce! Holiday Play Zone; a challenging indoor rock climbing wall; and Stargazers Ridge Amusements (game room). Starting December 22 through January 6, Bounce! will transform Legacy Hall with inflatable obstacles, a jumping castle, nine-hole mini putt course, air hockey table, foosball, electronic basketball and more. 

When the snow flies, guests can play outside with more than 35 km of on-site cross-country ski trails, ice skating, snow tubing and snowshoeing. Pay a visit to the stables for trail rides and sleigh rides, or explore the thrill of dog-sledding. Only five minutes away are 12 well-groomed Alpine slopes at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area.

The picture perfect holiday season kicks off with new packages and special rates that make booking a breeze. The Winter Your Way package includes accommodations and a $100 resort spending credit nightly*, which can be used toward food purchases at any Deerhurst restaurant and the wealth of amenities on-site - Decades Show tickets, Shizen Spa services, cross-country skiing, skate rentals, snow shoes and more.

Guests with more time will want to book the Stay Longer and Save package, with 20 per cent off room rates on bookings of three nights or more. The newly renovated Summit Lodges junior one-bedroom suites include a fully-stocked kitchenette, separate living area, fireplace and Wi-Fi, ideal for families seeking a little extra room.

For stays over Christmas and New Year’s Eve, packages are available from $239/night with some meals included. Chef Rory Golden has developed several holiday feasts that will tempt taste buds with local and seasonal ingredients.

Holiday events at Deerhurst include:

·         Christmas Eve Children’s Tree-Trimming Party – December 24, 4pm

·         Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet – December 24, Eclipse Restaurant

·         Christmas Day Brunch – December 25, Eclipse

·         Christmas Day Dinner Buffet – December 25, Eclipse

·         New Year’s Day Brunch – January 1, Eclipse

New Year’s Eve events include:

·         Decades Dinner, Show & Dance Party – all ages

·         Stargazers “Street Carnival” Party – all ages

·         Eclipse New Year’s Eve Dinner

·         Three-course table d’hote dinner

For more information about Deerhurst packages, visit www.deerhurstresort.com/packages. To book a reservation, visit www.deerhurstresort.com or call 1-877-296-3063.

*Spending credit cannot be used toward YMCA Children’s Programs, alcoholic beverages or Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Passes. Activity credit cannot be applied to room rate or used in conjunction with any discount or special service.

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About Deerhurst Resort:
Although Deerhurst Resort emerged on the world stage when it welcomed leaders like Obama, Sarkozy, and Merkel as host venue for the 2010 Group of Eight Summit, the lakeside retreat has been evolving into an Ontario landmark throughout its storied 116 year history.  The 400-room Muskoka hotel also encompasses 45,000 sq. ft. of meeting venues, two 18-hole golf courses, a Shizen Spa, an extensive waterfront, a live stage show, Adventures in Excellence teambuilding and the most on-site activities of any resort in Eastern Canada.  A founding member of the Savour Muskoka culinary trail, Deerhurst is the only resort in North America to produce both its own maple syrup and wildflower honey, as well as shiitake mushrooms, herbs and other foraged produce on property, one hallmark of its commitment to local sustainability. www.deerhurstresort.com

About Skyline Hotels & Resorts:Skyline Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive collection of retreats focused on providing true lifestyle enhancing experiences to leisure and business guests, as well as local residents. Offerings include top-level golf and ski, its own Shizen Spa brand and a complete range of year-round activities including adventure parks and corporate team-building. Skyline destinations include the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Pantages Hotel in downtown Toronto, Barrie’s Horseshoe Resort and Deerhurst Resort in Muskoka. In July 2012, Skyline Hotels & Resorts added Toronto’s historic King Edward Hotel to its collection. Skyline Hotels & Resorts is owned and operated by Skyline International Developments Inc., a real estate and development company that also includes unique communities like Port McNicoll. Visit www.skylinehotelsandresorts.com.