Archive for January, 2009

Welcome February…bring on the romance!

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

If there is a time of the year that love is in the air it is definately February!!!  And Door County has all the fixins:

Top 10 romantic things to do in Door County:

1.  Take your sweetheart on a candlelight ski at Penninsula State Park after enjoying the Fish Creek Winter Festival.

2.  Serenade your sweetheart at the Door County Idol contest!

3.  Wine and dine her on the Progressive Dinner Trolley Outing.

4.  Take her to a romantic theatre outing SHE LOVES ME playing at Isadoora Theatre and THE LETTERMAN IN CONCERT at Door Community Auditorium.

5.  Enjoy the Fire and Ice Festival with ice sculptures scattering historic downtown Sturgeon Bay and then dinner and dancing in the evening.  Sure to please!!

6.  Take in an old fashion sleigh ride at Orchard County Winery while touring the Door Penninsula on the Door County Trolley’s Winter Wonderland Tour.  After the sleigh ride enjoy a cozy fire side lunch.  (Ask about adding the Winter Wonderland package to your stay). 

7.  Enjoy a candlelight ski, hike and snowshoe outing at Newport State Park. 

8.  Visit one of the peninsula’s relaxing spas like Saguaro’s Day Spa in Sturgeon Bay!  (Add on the Tranquil Spa package on your next visit with us)!

9.  Take her to a romantic dinner on the water at Donny’s Glidden Lodge Restaurant.  (Add wine, roses , and a $40 gift certificate to  Donny’s and you have all you need for a romantic weekend for 2 two!  Ask about our Crazy Little Thing Called Love Package).

10.  Thinking of popping the question?  Looking for wedding rings?  Just want to dazzle her with a gift of jewelry?  Door County has unique jewelers indeed.  Visit T Simon Jewelers for all your jewelry needs. 

Well there you have it:  love, romance, attractions, events, specials, sparkle…  You will enjoy the value and love the memories!!!!

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Winter is quiet time..

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

Hello from Glidden Lodge Beach Resort!  It has been QUIET here at the lodge and around the Door County Penninsula and we were hoping someone out there could reaffirm that life still exists out there… 

But seriously, If you are THINKING about a weekend getaway or planning a family vacation NOW is the time to contact us.  We WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.  This is a great time of the year to contact us while you have our undivided attention.  We can give options on packages, rates, room types, availability..etc so all your vacation questions can be answered.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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BBBrrrr.. It’s cold outside … But it’s still a Great time to Visit Door County

Friday, January 16th, 2009

Summer is not the only time to enjoy Door County…  Treat yourself to a winter get-away.  Here is a link that will give you a lot of reasons to come to Door County during the cold season… 

10 Reasons to visit Glidden Lodge in Winter:

1.  Relive cherished memories of past visits to Glidden by coming back to your favorite vacation spot…

2.  Enjoy the quietness and solitude Glidden has to offer in the winter.

3.  Enjoy the beauty of the season by taking a back-road walk and seeing gorgeous snow covered evergreens.

4.  Visit the Whitefish Dunes State Park and Cave Point -  WOW it is really a sight to see.  Bring your camera!

5.  You can participate in an arctic adventure…  The Polar Bear Plunge… It happens each year on January 1st. 

6.  Shops are still open during the off season and less crowded too!!

7.  Candlelight ski at one of the state parks!!

8.  Into Ice sculpting???  Enjoy Fire and Ice Weekend – Door County Style..

9.  Re-discover each other again with a romance package – these packages are available all season long, not just for the traditional Valentines Day get aways.

10.  Come visit the fun staff while you plan your warm weather vacation at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort!!!

It may be cold outside but it is toasy warm here at Glidden.  Beat the cold while soaking in your own private whirlpool and then curling up by the fireplace right within your well appointed suite.  Watch the waters of Lake Michigan while they stir the ice chunks with rhythmatic white caps crashing into the shore.  You deserve a special get away!!

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Beat the Winter Blues – Plan a weekend getaway!!!

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

  Let’s see…it’s cold.  It’s after the holidays…  the house looks bare from where the Christmas tree took up residence this year….  Nothing to look forward to… right?   WRONG. 

  It’s easy to feel dreary after the holidays.  Your pocketbook is still recovering from the impact and you need a “lift me up” to get you to spring…  HERE IT IS…  Take a trip to Door County.  It’s the BEST deals of the year.  And it’s a short drive and within your price range!!

  Winter is a season of romance in Door County.  Here at Glidden Lodge we offer a variety of packages that will have you and your partner happy you made the trip.  First the Crazy Little Thing Called Love gives you a $40 gift certificate to the phenominal Donny’s Glidden Lodge Restaurant and wine and roses greet you as you enter your suite. 

  Secondly we have a Tranquil Spa Retreat in which you will be given a spa voucher for services at Saguaro’s Day Spa just 10 minutes away in Sturgeon Bay.  Also we have the Winter Wonderland special in which you receive 2 trolley passes and you have a 5 hour tour (Saturdays only) of the penninsula which includes a tour of Simon Creek Winery, an old fashioned sleigh ride (weather permitting), and a fireside lunch. 

  All these packages are based on a 2 nights stay and the package price in a one bedroom for 2 nights would be $310.80 including tax (prices valid through April 2009).  The great thing about coming up to enjoy one of these romantic packages is that you will be in the BEST accomodations in the Door County area right here at Glidden Lodge.  Secluded and scenic, you will thoroughly enjoy the accomodations when you spend time with us!

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