As you all know, Ian and I traveled to The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville when I was pregnant with Avery. We fell in love with the city and with the hotel (especially the spa!!) and while there, we kept imaging how beautiful the property would look in the fall months, as well as when they decorated for Christmas. You see – I am a HUGE Christmas fan and if there is anything that the Omni Grove Park Inn is known for around the holidays, it is that they go all out for Christmas, just like me! That’s why today, I want to share with you a safe way to ring in the holidays with The Omni Grove Park Inn.
If you are searching for a fun holiday activity, sign up for “Baking Spirits Bright: A Gingerbread Making Class Series” from The Omni Grove Park Inn & National Gingerbread House Competition Judges. A portion of the proceeds goes to ACFEF’s Chef & Child Initiative so the more you bake, the bigger difference you make! Visit omnihotels.com/bakingspiritsbright for details. You can buy tickets now.
Virtual Activities Available From The Omni Grove Park Inn:
● “Baking Spirits Bright: Gingerbread Making Class Series: Starting Oct. 21, learn how to make Gingerbread Houses at-home via a three-part series featuring All-Star Chefs & Competition Judges (including celebrity
chef, Carla Hall). Class takers also receive 15% off future stays Jan. – Mar. ‘21.”
● “The 12 Days of Gingerbread: A new way of celebrating the 2020 National Gingerbread House Competition Finalists together while staying apart. From Dec. 1-12, the hotel will announce one Finalist, per day, with
the Grand Prize Winner revealed on Dec. 12 (National Gingerbread House Day!). Tune in via Facebook (@omnigroveparkinn) & Instagram (@omnigrovepark).
In-House Guest Activities:
● “Best In Dough: Gingerbread Finalist Showcase: A rare view of the Finalists’ entries via a docu-style film for hotel guests from Nov. 23-Jan. 3. Including interviews with Competitors, Judges and 360 footage of
the finalists’ confectionary creations to create an up-close experience. Tickets are available exclusively to overnight guests to ensure safety measures remain intact and can be reserved as part of their stay.
● Holiday Mountain Magic Package: Create lasting holiday memories surrounded by the sights and sounds of the season. Lavish decorations at every turn with the warmth of two thirty-six-foot fireplaces creating
the perfect mountain setting to celebrate the holidays for stays through Nov. 23-Dec. 31. Guests can pay it forward via Omni Hotels & Resorts’ “Say Goodnight to Hunger” program, which includes a donation to MANNA FoodBank for every stay.
● The Great Gingerbread House: The Great Hall will be transformed into a holiday destination, with a life-sized Gingerbread House modeled after the historic hotel. Guests can enjoy housemade hot chocolate, specialty craft brews and sweet treats by the glow of the iconic Grove Park Inn fireplaces.”
How Are They Keeping Their Guests Safe?
First of all, the hotel grounds will be available for guests with confirmed reservations. For those who arrive without a reservation, admittance onto the property will not be guaranteed since it will be subject to capacity protocols.
I also read this on their site:
“At Omni Hotels & Resorts, the health and safety of our guests and associates has always been, and always will be, our top priority. COVID-19 has changed every facet of our world and the way we do business. In an effort to Stay A Part of Safety, we have updated our already thorough cleaning guidelines and implemented additional processes and procedures to ensure your health, safety and comfort as part of the new “Omni Safe & Clean” initiative. Within each of our individual hotels and resorts, guests can expect to see the following standards implemented allowing our associates to provide exceptional service in a safe environment. The Omni Safe & Clean initiative follows the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and each individual Omni location will adhere to local and/or federal mandates. Protocols and guidelines from these authorities are expected to evolve, and as such, so will our below processes and procedures. Similarly, these guidelines meet or exceed the “Stay Safe” initiative set forth by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).”
The Omni Grove Park Inn is one of the best Asheville hotels, so if you are looking into a safe way to ring in the holidays with The Omni Grove Park Inn, take advantage of all the festivities they have going on!