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The Sculptors are sculpting

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Lake Geneva Winterfest is HERE!  Reserve your suite at The Mill Creek Hotel and you will find yourself in the heart of it all.

The giant blocks of snow have been delivered and the Sculptors are ready to sculpt.

The groundhog says 6 more weeks of winter and if it continues like this…I’m all for it.  No matter the weather though, Lake Geneva is always to place to be.  You will find activities happening all year long.

Last year we had about 2 feet of snow to navigate and although treacherous, it was also kind of fun.  We don’t have the snow this year and that makes it so much easier to get around and enjoy all the sights of our lovely village.

Take a look at the Winterfest schedule and call 877-MCH-LGWI for the most up to date Mill Creek Hotel availability.

17th ANNUAL WINTERFEST
& THE US NATIONAL SNOW SCULPTING COMPETITION
Wednesday, February 1 through Sunday, February 5th
Riviera Park, Downtown Lakefront Lake Geneva

Lake Geneva’s 17th Annual Winterfest and the US National Snow Sculpting Competition. Weekend features music, magic, refreshments, activities, helicopter rides, shopping and dining and crowning of the champions. 800-345-1020

Winterfest 2012 Schedule of Events

Monday & Tuesday, January 30–31
Riviera Park – building of the 9-foot snow blocks
Wednesday-Friday, February 1–3
Riviera Park - 10 AM – 5:30 PM – teams at work sculpting
Saturday, February 4
Riviera Park – 11 AM “shovels down”, sculpting ends. 11 AM – 2 PM “Peoples’ Choice Award” voting (ballots are distributed on site). 3 PM – crowning of the US National Snow Sculpting Competition Champion’s Award, second, third place and the Peoples’ Choice award at the beautiful and famed Riviera on the lakefront in downtown Lake Geneva.
Riviera Park & Lakefront - Children’s sculpting, wagon rides, helicopter rides.
Riviera Ballroom - 10 AM – 4 PM – Riviera Marketplace, Gold sponsor information booths. Children’s entertainment, food, fun and refreshments.
11 AM The WOZ-Music, Magic
12 PM Tom Stanfield – Sing-a-longs
1 PM The WOZ-Music, Magic
2 PM Tom Stanfield – Sing-a-longs
3 PM US National Snow Sculpting Competition Awards Presentation, public invited.
Sunday, February 5
Riviera Park
All Day – viewing of finished sculptures
Riviera Ballroom
10 AM – 3 PM – Riviera Marketplace, Gold sponsor information booths. Children’s entertainment, food, fun and refreshments. Down Home Blue Grass and Country entertainment.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa – Winter Carnival Activities
Saturday, February 4
This annual event at The Mountain Top goes from 10 AM – 8 PM and includes ski school and ski patrol demonstrations, snowboarding and skiing competitions, and a myriad of children’s games and snow activities. Festivities conclude with a torch light parade involving more than 100 members of the resort’s ski school staff and a ‘Grand Fireworks’ display at 8 PM. 262-248-8811
• Ski School Demonstration • Balloon Clown • Ski Patrol Demonstration
• Silly Slalom – Children • Slope-Style Ski & Snowboard Competition
• Silly Slalom – Adults • Three-legged Race • Treasure Hunt – All Ages
• Mountain Mite Demonstration • Face Painting • Raffle Drawing
• Torch Light Parade & Fireworks

Race and Slope-style contestants can register on the day of the race. Bring your own equipment or rentals are available. Food and beverages served at the ski Chalet.

Downtown Lake Geneva
Saturday-Sunday, February 4 & 5
In-store activities and events throughout downtown
Lake Geneva shops and restaurants.

Lake Geneva has something fun for everyone all year round. For a complete listing of area events, visit the Lake Geneva Area Convention & Visitors Bureau web site at www.lakegenevawi.com or call 800.345.1020.

Can’t make it up this weekend (with the Superbowl),  then make sure you reserve your suite and a romance package for a Valentine’s Day getaway.

We hope to see you soon!

Book your suite at The Mill Creek Hotel and get ready for some winter fun

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Snow has arrived and the ski venues keep making more.  Come and have some winter fun while the sun is out and the temperatures are rather mild (for January).

Wilmot Mountain is close to Lake Geneva and full of fun for families and grown ups (who aren’t quite so grown up), too.

Make your suite reservation @ www.MillCreekHotel.com and come enjoy our lovely town any time of year.

 


Ski & Snowboard

The 25 unique runs at Wilmot Mountain offer varied terrain for all skiers and snowboarders; from novices stepping onto the snow for the very first time to experts looking to further push themselves and their sport.
Whether you are cruising the green runs or mastering the black diamonds, Wilmot Mountain has what you are looking for, whether you ski or ride.  For added variety, the mountain boasts a Snocross course, featuring banked turns, rollers, jumps, and plenty of speed.  Looking for even more excitement? Go make your way though the mogul field, encountering many different lines and challenges along the way.
Last but not least, the four wildly popular Terrain Parks supply the most progressive jumps, rails, and jib features, delighting passionate freestyle skiers and riders seeking an opportunity to push the envelope.
So if you are considering skiing or snowboarding, but haven’t taken that leap forward, we would love to show you the sport!  Check out our award winning Snow Sports School to get a lesson or two.

Year Round fun in Lake Geneva

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Fat Bike and

Lake Geneva Canopy Tours

present

Team SnowBike Enduro


January 21st – 2012 @ High Noon

Lake Geneva Canopy ToursLake Genevea, WI

Snow bikes only (3.7″ minimum tire width)

No FatBike? – No Problem! – Join the rider pool

Teams can share a snowbike (or ride their own)

Teams are formed the day of the race or you can bring your own team. If you bring your own team, you may have to put a teammate into the draft for other teams to acquire in the rider draft.

Riders that bring a snowbike sign up as Team Captains or be part of the rider pool. Team Captains pick riders from the rider pool to form a team – 3 people per team minimum. Captain’s draft order determined by pre-race.

Teams race, derby-style, for 3 hours – Team with the most laps wins!

$35 per rider – Helmets Required

 

Book your suite at www.MillCreekHotel.com

or call 877-MCH-LGWI

We hope to see you soon!

How do you feel about this crazy weather around Lake Geneva

Friday, January 6th, 2012

Well we definitely did not have a “white Christmas ” this year and although it was a little tough for me to get in the shopping spirit I was eventually ok with it.  Now I am feeling a little out of whack about the weather.  I’m just not used to the temperatures when they drop down and usually I’m warm in the winter when it hits 32*.   I am thinking that I should get out and enjoy every bit of these temperatures because I know that it will soon be 0* and it will be bundle up time for me.  Lake Geneva is still a great place to visit all year round and The Mill Creek Hotel keeps its guests cozy with a fireplace in every suite, and a large whirlpool tub in every suite bathroom.  You will also enjoy the indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center and free wi-fi.  I think possibly the best you will find at The Mill Creek Hotel is the friendly, and personable staff.  Our property is small and we often get to know our guests by name (if you want us, too).  Sort of like “Cheers” for the hospitality industry.

Come enjoy this crazy weather, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, and The Mill Creek Hotel.

Lake Geneva is great to visit any time of year

Come enjoy The Mill Creek Hotel indoor pool and hot tub

We hope to see you soon!

877-MCH-LGWI

www.MillCreekHotel.com

Start the new year off right with a stay at The Mill Creek Hotel in Lake Geneva, WIsconsin

Sunday, January 1st, 2012

Today is Sunday January 1, 2012 the winds have blown in the new year and with it hopefully great things.

Today is the perfect kind of day to stay in your suite with the fireplace going, watching some football.

Be sure to pick up some Wisconsin brews from our friendly partner The Lake Geneva Brewing Emporium (just about a quarter of a block from The Mill Creek Hotel).

If football isn’t the only game in town, why not take a dip in our indoor pool or relax in the hot tub.  We even have televisions in the pool and fitness areas so you can keep up with all the game action.

Even if you’re not at The Mill Creek Hotel today, we look forward to your visit soon.

Book your reservation today, you’ll find amazing winter rates at www.MillCreekHotel.com or just call 877-MCH-LGWI

You'll enjoy The Mill Creek Hotel indoor pool and hot tub

 

Again, Happy New Year!

Now it’s crunch time to make your New Year’s plans

Monday, December 26th, 2011

Happy Holidays to everyone, we hope you are able to spend time with family and friends.  What better way to ring in the New Year, but in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin!

Downtown Lake Geneva is filled with excellent restaurants and gathering places, but before you hit the town make sure you are settled in to your beautiful, spacious , full condo suite at The Mill Creek Hotel.  Suites are booking Very quickly, so make your reservation today.

The kitchen in your suite is the perfect place to keep all your goodies like wine and cheese from Pop More Corks, great Wisconsin brews from The Lake Geneva Brewing Company and scrumptious baked goods from Sweet House of Madness.

You may want to take a dip in the indoor pool or relax in the hot tub before you get ready to go out.  You can keep up to the minute on everything with free wi-fi and the 2 flat screen TVs in your suite.

When you’re ready to start your evening, you will feel secure knowing that your car is parked in our garage and you are within walking distance to all downtown Lake Geneva has to offer.  You have options for your New Year’s-perhaps a romantic dinner at Sopra or Bisro 220,  maybe Ryan Braun’s Tavern and Grill, or Carvetti’s restaurant and nightclub.  All good choices for dinner!  You choose where to ring in the New Year, too.  You have many establishments to choose from in addition the these that I’ve already mentioned.  Enjoy, and sleep a little later the next morning.

We hope to see you soon.

www.millcreekhotel.com

877-MCH-LGWI

Be sure to stop at Pop More Corks in downtown Lake Geneva

Just a few steps from The Mill Creek Hotel

What are you doing New Year’s Eve

Monday, December 19th, 2011

What are your plans for New Year’s Eve 2011 and Happy New Year’s Day 2012?  Make plans to come to Lake Geneva

Ring in the New Year at The Mill Creek Hotel in Lake Geneva

and stay at The Mill Creek Hotel.  You can park in our garage and leave your car for the weekend.  We are located in the heart of downtown Lake Geneva,  so you can just walk everywhere you may want to go.  Relax in your spacious suite with the fireplace and a bottle of champagne (romance packages available).  You can enjoy dinner in one of Lake Geneva excellent restaurants or enjoy a cozy evening in your own suite.  Carvetti’s is know for fun nightlife celebrations and it’s only a short walk (basically steps) from The Mill Creek Hotel.

Call to reserve your suite today.  877-MCH-LGWI

go to www.MillCreekHotel.com

Hope to see you soon!

Celebrate the Holidays at The Mill Creek Hotel in Lake Geneva

Monday, December 12th, 2011

It may be chilly outside, but the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming at The Mill Creek Hotel in downtown Lake Geneva.

Celebrate in Lake Geneva at The Mill Creek Hotel

.  Every season is a great time to come for a visit.  December offers crisp breezes, sometimes a little colder off the lake, but you’ll stay warm shopping within the confines of the downtown area.  Make sure you shop at Tres Belle, a delightful shop with a Parisian theme.  Pop More Corks offers an excellent selection of wine and the expert advice to go with it, great purchases to enjoy during your stay with us and to bring back to your own home.  The Lake Geneva Brewing Company has a fine selection of Wisconsin Brews and a tasting room, too.  Salon 180 is right across the street and the perfect place to relax with a service planned just for you.

Our GM Ralph has listed specials for December.  Check them out at www.MillCreekHotel.com.  You can book your suite online or by calling 877-MCH-LGWI today.

Hope to see you soon!

Happy Thanksgiving from The Mill Creek Hotel

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

It’s a beautiful day and we are thankful.  Thankful for all of our guests; past, present, and future.  Thankful for our wonderful partners.  Thankful for our fantastic staff.

Thankful for beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.  Thankful for so much  more, too.

Book your suite at The Mill Creek Hotel and when you stay 2 or more consecutive days, we have a special Thank You bonus for you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from The Mill Creek Hotel in Lake Geneva, WI

Hope to see you soon.

www.MillCreekHotel.com

877-MCH-LGWI

Interesting weather = A great time to stay at The Mill Creek Hotel in Lake Geneva, WI

Monday, November 14th, 2011

This weather may be ever-changing, but the climate is always warm and welcoming at The Mill Creek Hotel in downtown Lake Geneva, WI.

Book your stay today and enjoy your full suite, with whirlpool tub and fireplace.  Just park your car in our hotel garage and you will be able to walk everywhere in downtown Lake Geneva.  You will find excellent shops and dining.  Perhaps a horse drawn carriage ride is something you’ve always wanted to do, Lake Geneva has them just steps from Mill Creek Hotel’s front doors.  We offer romance packages including champagne and roses.

Reserve your suite for a stay in November and you will receive a fantastic rate plus an added bonus if you stay two consecutive nights and an additional bonus for a stay of 3 or more consecutive nights.  (subject to availability).

Call 877-MCH-LGWI or book online at www.MillCreekHotel.com

Fall is perfect for a fireplace and champagne

Hope to see you soon!