Magic of the Holidays at French Lick Resort

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Revelry
and
Romance
in the
Empire
State
New Year’s Eve
at French Lick Resort
Kids’ WinterFest
Magic of the Holidays
Two Historic Hotels, One Great Resort
In This Issue
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French Lick or bust!
Plan your winter getaway now
The most beautiful time of the year
Kids’ WinterFest
Plenty of fun for everyone
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Where’s the party?
The hottest spots at French Lick Resort
to spend New Year’s Eve 2013
Return of a resort favorite!
French Lick Kitchen Live! returns along
with other culinary events
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Thanks to all of our sponsors
The 2013 Legends Championship was a
success!
What’s going on?
Great activities to plan your trip around
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elcome to our winter wonderland
with plenty of holiday spirit to go
around. Millions of lights, garland stretched
as far as the eye can see and Christmas carols
being sung by choirs. Ring in the new year at
fabulous parties and continue the celebration
through Valentine’s Day when romance is in
the air.
• National Historic Landmark
• Historic Hotels of America member
• Member National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Voted one of the “Best Places to Stay” in the World by readers
of Condé Nast Traveler
• Serene architectural phenomenon perfect for couples
• Spa, indoor and outdoor pools and old-world grace in
sanctuary-like surroundings
• Award-winning Pete Dye Course
We Mean Business
We are the ideal choice for companies or groups.
A classic convention complex with state-of-the-art
audio/visual equipment and dedicated staff, business
center, wireless internet; unique outdoor and
recreational options and customized teambuilding
opportunities. Call Group Sales for a memorable
experience 812-936-5950.
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Listed on National Register of Historic Places
Historic Hotels of America member
Member National Trust for Historic Preservation
True American resort experience perfect for families
Array of personalized experiences including mountain biking,
children’s activities, golf instruction, bowling and more
Spa, indoor and outdoor pools in a lively environment
Full service casino with live entertainment
Editor in Chief: Dyan Duncan
Writer: Kristie Smith
Copy Editor: Tessa Higgs
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Graphic Designer: Andrew Ahaus
Marketing Director: Kim Gray
Published by French Lick Resort
French Lick Springs Hotel
Plan Your Getaway
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t’s time to relax and celebrate the holidays, French Lick Resort-style. Whether you visit for
Christmas, New Year’s Eve or Valentine’s Day, the resort is a great destination to get into the
holiday spirit, recharge when the holidays have finished or reconnect with your significant other.
Take advantage of all the resort has to offer and check out frenchlick.com for additional packages.
Ski Paoli Peaks
Make the most of any trip to
Orange County, Indiana, this time
of year. While staying at French
Lick Springs Hotel, stay an extra
night and visit Paoli Peaks. The
Peaks are this area’s premier
slopes for skiing, tubing and
snowboarding. Package includes
lift tickets, skis or snowboard
rental and an overnight stay at
French Lick Springs Hotel.
West Baden Springs Hotel Arch
New Year’s Eve
Available December 31, 2013
Spend it like a New Yorker or the
lead couple in a big Hollywood
production by grooving to a party
band or dancing to a big band.
Each package includes overnight
accommodations, dinner, drinks
and midnight champagne toast.
It’s as easy as 3, 2, 1! Select a party,
choose a hotel and get ready for
the best New Year’s Eve EVER!
Valentine’s Day All Month Long
Resort Credit Package
Romance is definitely in the
air at French Lick Resort. Both
hotels offer Valentine’s Packages
throughout the month of
February. The West Baden Springs
Hotel package includes overnight
accommodations, dinner for two
at Sinclair’s and six chocolate
covered strawberries. The French
Lick Springs Hotel package
includes an overnight stay and
$150 dining credit at 1875: The
Steakhouse.
The longer you stay the more
you earn. Redeem credits for
carriage rides, spa services,
KidsFest, bowling, arcade games
and more. The package includes
an overnight stay at French Lick
Springs Hotel and $50 resort
credit for each night stayed. Stay
two nights and receive $100
credit, stay four nights and receive
$200 and your fifth consecutive
night is free!
Winter 2013 frenchlick.com
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One expects that a luxury resort would employ bellmen, valets, a
housekeeping staff and cooks. But the unsung creative geniuses behind
the seasonal glamour at French Lick Resort is an army of French Lick Resort
associates led by a carpenter, a pastry chef and a florist.
Master carpenter Dan Ping and his team restored the bar at Hagen’s Club
House Restaurant and the trolley once used to travel between the cities of
French Lick and West Baden. A true craftsman he restores various pieces of
furniture and fixtures around the property. His talents are called upon in
preparation for the holiday season as well. Ping designed and built a Victorian
village and giant ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas storybook for Santa Claus.
He added Scrooge’s house, a reindeer barn and this year, built a new form for
the gingerbread house.
French Lick Resort’s gingerbread house is a holiday season main-stay and in
need of a restoration of its own. Ping built a new foundation for this resort
tradition. This year’s gingerbread house is three times larger than last year’s.
Potentially the largest gingerbread house in the state, this structure will
transform into a six foot tall Cape Cod-style home. Baker Tia Hanke, with the
assistance of the Pastry Department, will cover the house from top to bottom
with 100% edible treats.
Included in the design of the gingerbread house is a chocolate bar-brick
chimney, gingerbread brick-siding, poured sugar windows with window
boxes, Oreo cookie crumb dirt and royal icing flowers. Baked gingerbread
sheets, windows, candy and other decorations are “glued” to the structure
with gallons of icing. Isomalt baking sugar is used for the windows and
flaked sugar called Sugar Dust is perfect for snow. The “house” is wired
for electricity, so lights can be placed inside for an extra special touch. It
will take Hanke three to four days a week for one month to complete the
decorating process. She hopes to add bright colors and a bit of whimsy.
Once the rest of the decorations are put into place, the gingerbread house
will go on display.
Kim Holland, Resort Floral Manager, oversees the task of transforming
the resort into a holiday spectacular. She works closely with our grounds,
construction, facilities and conference service departments to ensure the
resort is all decked out for the holidays. Planning begins in January and
doesn’t stop until every last piece of tinsel, glimmer of glass and strand
of lights has been placed in just the right location. New decorations this year
include Santa’s Christmas train window scene, several new Santas, Christmas
trees for the Power Plant Bar and Grill, icicle curtains, 48 wreathes for the Grand
Colonnade Restaurant and 12 cases of new net lighting.
The entire team works tirelessly to ensure guests find their holiday spirit the
moment they arrive at French Lick Resort. Make plans now to see in person
the fruit of their artistic labor of love beginning November 22 with the annual
tree lighting ceremonies. Reservations may be made by contacting our
Reservations Specialists at 888-936-9360.
Kids’ WinterFest
December 26-31 • French Lick Springs Hotel • Valley Links Activities Center
The kids are looking for fun during their school break, while mom and dad
are craving some post-holiday down-time. Face it, children and parents have
different ideas of fun. Visit French Lick Resort between December 26 and 31 for
Kids’ WinterFest, a winter day camp for children ages 6-12 years open from 8
am to 7 pm. Activities includes photography, bowling, obstacle course, puppet
theatre, making birdfeeders, healthy snack making, movies and gaming (cost $15
for up to 4 hours per child).
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Revelry and Romance in the Empire State
New Year’s Eve at French Lick Resort
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t’s never too early to make your plans for that magical last night of the year.
Groups of friends or a romantic date for two – French Lick Resort has a number of
festivities planned for your perfect night.
Visit the fabulous city of New York, NY and some of its most famous neighborhoods
without ever leaving French Lick. If you have always dreamed of taking a bite out of
The Apple on the last night of the year, this is the next best thing! Party like the “city
that never sleeps” and make your New Year’s Eve plans at the exciting and timeless
French Lick Springs Hotel. Hors d’oeuvres, a buffet-style dinner featuring Manhattan
clam chowder, Waldorf salad, grilled filet mignon and New York-style cheesecake plus
cocktails kick-off the evening. Entertainment provided by the high energy Superfecta
Band. At the stroke of 2014, sip a champagne toast – and revel in a fabulous New
Year’s Eve to remember.
If you have been dreaming of a soirée pour deux, bid 2013 adieu and say salut to 2014! New Year’s
Eve will be all Romance and Revelry in the West Baden Springs Hotel Atrium. For starters, enjoy
a savory five onion soup – a resort signature recipe – salad of mixed winter greens followed by
grilled filet mignon and prosciutto-wrapped chicken ballotine. Finish your last meal of the year
with white chocolate espresso crème brûlée, a spun-sugar garnish and griottines. Music will be
provided by the incomparable Sarah Stivers and the Pendulum Orchestra. Dinner will be served at
7:30pm with dancing to follow. Call 888.936.9360 for more information. Jacket required.
Visit the fabulous city
of New York, NY
and some of its most
famous neighborhoods
without ever leaving
French Lick.
Taste of Scotland event and Chocolate Festival
Our world-class chefs work hard to make sure that we serve a variety of meals, snacks and sweets. Food
and spirits are an important part of the resort experience. Using fresh ingredients always and locally grown
whenever possible, our food and beverage staff plans menus and events that satisfy as well as entertain and
please the taste buds. This winter, enjoy buffets and special menus filled with holiday favorites, The Taste of
Scotland and the return of French Lick Kitchen Live! cooking demonstrations.
A festive destination regardless of the season, the winter holidays provide a special opportunity for chefs to
take tried and true traditions and add a gourmet flourish or a comforting perspective (just like mom used to
make) to food. This year, on Sinclair’s holiday menu, find a first course that ranges from soup and foie gras or
soft winter greens drizzled with roasted shallot vinaigrette to chicken, lamb and lobster entrées with a light
brandied cherry and white chocolate ganache cinnamon soufflé for dessert. Enjoy this three course holiday
meal for $75 a person excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations requested 812-936-5579 – available December
24, 25 and 26 during regular restaurant hours.
A Robert Burns Tribute Dinner will be held at French Lick Resort in conjunction with the Malt Guild. Above and
beyond honoring Scotland’s favorite son, with toasting and song, the entire weekend will consist of Scottish
cultural immersion. Guest speakers, scotch, whiskey and brown spirits tasting will make for a lively way to
spend a winter’s weekend. Special pricing includes dinner, tasting classes and overnight stay for two adults.
Whether you own a kilt or just admire the country and its traditions, make plans to visit February 21 and 22, for
what could be a new tradition in the making.
Back by popular demand, French Lick Kitchen Live! Spice up your new year with exciting, healthy, indulgent
and comforting dishes demonstrated by our topnotch chefs. There’s a little something for everybody. This
event takes place in The Grand Colonnade Restaurant every Saturday, January 18 – February 22, from 1:30pm
to 3pm. It’s just like being in the audience of your favorite television cooking show.
Another oldie but “goodie” is just for the chocolate lovers. Our annual Chocolate Festival takes place this year
in the Clifton Ballroom on February 15 from 1pm to 4pm. If you were head over heels with last year’s fare, you
won’t want to miss this one. Savor milk and dark chocolate drizzled over everything from the everyday to the
unthinkable. From chocolate dipped bacon to chocolate soda, indulge in an array of mouthwatering cakes,
pies, fudge, drinks and more. Admission is $25.00 per person at the door.
With traditional holiday meals and an entire cultural immersion happening at French Lick Resort, it’s time to
grab your favorite foodie and call 888-936-9360 to make reservations for these and other interactive events in
December, January and February.
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August 13-17, 2014
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Winter Calendar of Events
Book your family-friendly escape now and stay at either historic resort property—French Lick Springs or West Baden Springs Hotels.
Be as active or relaxed as you want! Enjoy activities and amenities including our world-class spas, supervised KidsFest program, indoor
pools and driving range, bowling, shopping and more. Additionally, there are a whole host of activities that take place all winter long.
Read below, call 888-936-9360 or visit frenchlick.com for more details.
December
Senior Tuesdays
French Lick Casino • 10:55am – 5:55pm
Holiday Choirs
West Baden Springs Hotel
Saturdays • 11am – 1pm
New York! New York!
French Lick Springs Hotel • Event Center
Tuesday, December 31
Reservations Required 888-936-9360
Wine & Dessert Soirée
West Baden Springs Hotel • Atrium
Fridays, February 14 & 28 • 9pm • $32
Romance and Revelry
Tuesday, December 31
Chocolate Festival
Saturday, February 15 • $25
Holiday Choirs
French Lick Springs Hotel
Saturdays • 1:30pm – 2:30pm
January
Pictures with Santa
Saturdays • 2pm – 5pm
Afternoon Tea with Harpist
Saturdays • 2pm – 4pm • $21
Dickens’ Carolers
West Baden Springs Hotel
Late Night Jazz Club
West Baden Springs Hotel • Caddy Sinclair Room
Fridays & Saturdays • 9pm – Midnight
Breakfast with Santa
French Lick Springs Hotel • Grand Colonnade
Sundays • 9am – 11:30am
December 8 – 14
Santa’s Sleigh Giveaway
French Lick Casino
Sunday, December 8 • 2pm – 6pm
Friday, December 13 • 9pm • $30
December 15 – 21
Christmas Dinner
West Baden Springs Hotel • Sinclair’s
Saturday - Wednesday, December 21 – 25 • $75
December 22 – 29
Kids’ WinterFest
Valley Links Learning Center
December 26 – 31 • 8am – 7pm
$15 for up to 4 hours
Wine Tasting
Friday, December 27 • 8pm • $45
January 12 – 18
Aaron Neville
Friday, January 17
Doors Open at 7pm • Show Starts at 8pm
$35 and up
Fridays, January 17 & 31 • 9pm • $32
French Lick Kitchen Live!
Saturdays, January 18 & 25 • 1pm – 3pm
February
French Lick Kitchen Live!
Wine Tasting
Fridays, February 7 & 21 • 8pm • $48
February 9 – 15
Valentine’s Dinner
West Baden Springs Hotel • Sinclair’s
Friday & Saturday, February 14 & 15 • $75
John Anderson
Friday, February 14
Doors open at 7pm • Concert starts at 8pm
$35 and up
Taste of Scotland
Friday & Saturday, February 21 & 22
Reservations Required/Packages Available
888-936-9360
Bloody Mary Competition
Saturdays, February 22, March 1 & 8 • 2pm
$15 entry fee
Mark your calendar for the following:
Spring Break • March and April
Nearby a different world. Spend your spring break
with us. Enjoy pool parties, games, activities and
fun for all.
Kentucky Derby • May 3
1875: The Steakhouse will hold their annual Derby
weekend celebration with specials and contests
for the best Derby attire – both men and women.
Mother’s Day Brunch • May 11
Show mom how much you care and bring her
for the day or the whole weekend. Packages, a
special brunch and spa services available.
Memorial Day Weekend • May 23 – 26
Kick off summer with pool parties, cookouts and
live music.
Father’s Day • June 15
Treat dad to a day on the golf course. Lots of golf
packages available for scratch, novice or amateur
players.
Independence Day Weekend • July 4 - 7
Enjoy this patriotic holiday and celebrate with
cookouts, pool parties, fireworks and more.
For additional event information
visit frenchlick.com, m.frenchlick.com
or 888-936-9360.
Find us on:
Management reserves the right to cancel or modify any event without notice. Must be 21 years to enter the casino. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.9.WITH.IT!
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Rock, pop or country – chances are, if they are one of your favorites, they will play here. The lineup of concerts for 2013/2014 is coming together and
we know there’s something here for everyone to love! Tickets and room packages are available at frenchlick.com and tickets only can be purchased at
Spring House Gifts and also ticketmaster.com.
Aaron Neville • Friday, January 17 • 8pm
Windsor Ballroom • $35 - $95
Perhaps best known as one of the Neville Brothers and as Linda Ronstadt’s duet partner, Aaron
Neville has been performing for more than fifty years. From his first number one hit in 1967, Tell It Like
It Is to 2013’s My True Story release, Neville’s sheer vocal refinement, clarity and style remain distinctly
his own. His 1993 offering, The Grand Tour, debuted in the Top 10 on the pop, R&B and country charts
thanks in part to a remake of the George Jones hit of the same name. Aaron Neville appeals to a
varied audience and promises a show that is out of this world with four Top 20 hits, three number
ones and four platinum certified albums. Songs like Don’t Know Much, Everybody Plays the Fool, Don’t
Take Away My Heaven and more are uniquely Neville’s sound rooted in doo wop with a dash of Cajun
spice from his native New Orleans.
John Anderson • Friday, February 14 • 8pm
Windsor Ballroom • $35 - $95
John Anderson’s first musical influences were Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones. At 15, he
discovered George Jones and Merle Haggard and the rest is history. Anderson showed up
unannounced at his sister’s home in Nashville, took on odd jobs during the day and played
honkytonks at night. Club gigs paid off with a recording contract and the single I’ve Got a Feelin’
(Somebody’s Been Stealin’) that hit the Billboard Country Hot 100 chart. Anderson’s career highs
include The Girl at the End of the Bar, Swingin’, I’m Just an Old Chunk of Coal (But I’m Gonna be a Diamond
Someday), She Sure Got Away with My Heart, Straight Tequila Night and When it Comes to You. Anderson’s
body of work has been recognized with numerous Grammy and CMA award-nominations.
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Magic of the Holidays at French Lick Resort

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