Ring In The Holidays At The Lake

FONTANA, Wis. - Nov. 21, 2016 - PRLog -- The holidays are a time to slow down, give thanks and be with family. The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa, located on the beautiful shores of Geneva Lake, invites families of all sizes to gather at the Lake to enjoy classic holiday traditions and create lasting memories together.

Holiday Programming

The official start to the holiday season begins Thanksgiving week and The Abbey Resort is serving up all kinds of fun! Activities being offered range from the traditional turkey dinner and plenty of football to games like Pumpkin Head Relay and engaging hands-on activities like making pumpkin spice sugar scrub and pallet coasters. A Turkey Trot Bonfire will be offered harbor-side during the evenings with salted caramel s'mores and hot apple cider. Thanksgiving reservations are required for those planning to enjoy the Thanksgiving buffet at 240° West featuring all of the traditions such as turkey, pie and stuffing as well as gourmet treats such as oysters in the half-shell. The buffet will be available from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thanksgiving Day; adults, children ages 5 to 12 and kids under five may enjoy the buffet for $39.95, $12.95 and free, respectively.

All becomes merry and bright at The Abbey Resort sooner than you can gobble up your leftovers. Guests are invited to skip the shopping lines and head for The Abbey, which transforms into a winter wonderland that lasts the duration of the holidays beginning with the eighth annual Outdoor Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. The event, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, is open to the public and features cookies, cocoa, carols and of course a visit from Santa.

The four weekends leading up to Christmas are bursting with cheery holiday activities such as: Holiday Cinema in the resort's on-site movie theater; Santa's Workshop crafts for all ages ranging from decorating cookies and stockings to building wooden holiday signs to deck your front door. New this year for adults is painting a Rum Chata Snowman. Evenings will feature Yuletide Bonfires on the harbor patio with peppermint s'mores and cider. And of course, encounters with Jolly Old St. Nick himself are readily available at The Abbey including Brunch with Santa offered Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 240° West for $27.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids ages 5 to 12.

Following Christmas, The Abbey is aglow with seasonal magic during Glow Week lasting December 26 – 31! Glow Week is the perfect way to add energy and excitement to the stillness between Christmas and New Year's Day. Glow Week at The Abbey will feature glowing bouncy balls, a-glow bonfires, splash and glow pool parties, crafts such as neon tie-dying and cupcake decorating and a special Neon Night with games, activities and competitions lit up with a magical glow of black light!

With a variety of packages to choose from, it's out with the old and in with the new at The Abbey over the New Year's holiday. A uniquely kid-friendly option, The Abbey's New Year's Eve Half Night of Fun is designed for kids ages 4 to 12 to enjoy from 5 to 8 p.m. and allows parents to enjoy dinner on their own while the kids have a blast at their own party featuring dinner, games and activities led by The Abbey's dedicated "Agents of Fun" staff. The New Year's Eve Breakaway Bash For Families allows families to ring in the new year together from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in an open-house format with a variety of themed activities including DJ music, music videos, dance floor, photo booth, game shows and magic shows all culminating with a Glow Up Celebration at midnight.

With in-room childcare options available, adults may choose between two all-inclusive New Year's Eve parties at The Abbey both featuring an open bar, live entertainment and champagne toast. The New Year's Eve Gala takes place in the beautiful Harbor Ballroom and also includes a four-course dinner and wine pour and music by Chicago's Park Avenue Orchestra. The Waterfront New Year's Eve Party includes late night snacks and live music by Hans and the Hormones. New Year's Eve events and activities are open to the public and reservations are required; details are available through the following link: http://www.theabbeyresort.com/resourcefiles/pdf/nye-2016-overview.pdf

Seasonal and Snowy Adventures

Though holidays take center stage this time of year, lasting memories await guests of the Abbey all season long. Winter guests at The Abbey can experience a variety of outdoor adventures such as harbor-side ice-skating, cross-country skiing, bonfires and more, as featured in the resort's winter video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq9czU5e6mU.



Indoors, guests can warm up with a hot beverage from Café Latte as they enjoy a board game or a book by the crackling lobby fireplace.  Adults can enjoy some rest and relaxation at Avani Spa where all is calm and bright with the pre-holiday spa sale running December 1-15. As snowflakes drift softly onto the quiet grounds, guests of the spa rest warmly inside the sunlit pool atrium enjoying the peace, calm and serenity of the season as they await their seasonal cranberry spa services at Avani Spa. Additionally, a stay at The Abbey offers access to traditional Lake Geneva activities such as shopping, sight-seeing, and adventures such as sledding, downhill skiing, snow-biking and winter zip-lining. No matter the weather, there is always something to enjoy during a winter stay at The Abbey Resort.

For complete details about winter and holiday activities, packages, and rates or to book a stay, please visit http://www.theabbeyresort.com/special-pkg/seasonal-specials.aspx or call 1-800-709-1323.