White Christmas - Plan Your Holiday Adventures!

It's the most wonderful time of the year at Sugar Hollow Retreat!  This Christmas and holiday season guests can look forward to a variety of activities for all ages.  From snow filled fun, to illuminating works of art, the sights surrounding Sugar Hollow Retreat has plenty to offer guests.

From November to January, Chetola Resort's Annual Festival of Lightsis an exciting display of Christmas cheer and magic.  With 87 acres featuring over 50,000 lights, the Festival of Lights brings magic to the public free of charge.  Drive around Chetola Lake and watch as the Festival of Lights illuminates graceful ice skaters, a humble nativity scene and much more.  The Festival also features horse-drawn carriage rides and special visits from Santa Claus.  For more information on the Festival of Lights, call 828-295-5500.

Throughout the month of December, Grandfather Mountain offers guests working or residing in Mitchell, Avery, Watauga, Ashe, Alleghany and Wilkes County a chance to view all the activities and festivities of the season for one dollar or 1-2 cans of food.  Other guests traveling in the same vehicle as the residents and employees also receive the December Dollar Discount.  This Christmas season, visit the sights of Grandfather Mountain by calling 828-898-8395 for more information.

From December 10th through the 24th, Santa Claus will be making his annual appearance at Sugar Mountain Resort.  Santa will be showing off his skiing skills and talking to all the good girls and boys.  For more information visitors can call 828-898-4521.  From December 26th through January 1st, Appalachian Ski Mountain will be offering a Holiday Midnight Blast Week.  During this Midnight Blast Week, all slopes will be open until midnight for skiers and snowboarders.  For more information on the Holiday Midnight Blast Week, call 828-295-7828.

Just a short drive away, Sugar Hollow Retreat offers lodging for your stay over the holiday season.  The staff at Sugar Hollow is friendly and willing to help, so don't hesitate to call at 1-800-957-1776, or visit us at http://www.sugarhollowretreat.com/.  Experience your own holiday adventures at Sugar Hollow Retreat today!    

"May your days be merry and bright 
And may all your Christmases be white"

            -Irving Berlin