Ring in the New Year at The Cove of Lake Geneva’s ‘Flashback to the 70’s Disco Party’

Join The Cove of Lake Geneva this New Year’s Eve as we turn back the hands of time and party 70’s style at our ‘Flashback to the 70’s’ Disco Party’ on December 31, 2010. The Party begins at 7:00 pm and will last through 1:00 am. So be sure to arrive in your biggest wig, favorite bell-bottom jeans, and your highest platform shoes for an unforgettable night under the shimmering lights of the disco balls!

Dinner
The Party will kick off with an open bar all night long and delicious hors d’ oeuvres being served at 7:00 pm, which will include Asparagus and Ham in a Phyllo Tart, Sautéed Eggplant with Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil, and Homemade Holiday Meatballs in a Mustard Sauce.

After hors d’oeuvres, you can take a seat at your table of eight and enjoy “Salad Alice” which will include a plate of lettuce topped with Granny Smith Apples, Gorgonzola Cheese, and Holiday Nuts all tossed in a Sweet Celery Seed Dressing, followed by a wonderful Rigatoni Pasta with Provencal Tomato Sauce topped with Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese. The main course will consist of professional carving stations featuring; Chicken Breast Athenian, Roast Inside Round of Beef Au Jus, and Roast Loin of Pork with Honey and Fresh Thyme. Dinner will also include a Mashed Potato Bar with sides of Cheddar Cheese, Chive, Sour Cream and Bacon Bits, and a Medley of Steamed Vegetables.

Dinner will then round off with a coffee station and wonderful dessert table featuring Chocolate Covered Strawberries and other delicious deserts.

Entertainment
The fun will continue on the rest of the evening by dancing to live music by the area’s best Disco band, ‘The7Deez Band’, under the disco ball with a champagne toast and balloon drop at midnight! Party favors will also be handed out to guests throughout the night. For more information about 7Deez Band, visit http://www.7deezband.com/.

Babysitting Service
And don’t let your children hold you back from a night out! Bring them along for their own children’s party from 6:00 pm until 1:00 am, where they’ll enjoy pizza, movies, games, and snacks. Babysitting services costs $35 per child.

Discounts
Discounts will be given to those looking to book a full table of eight at the New Year’s Eve party.

Registration
To attend the ‘New Year’s Eve Flashback to the 70’s Disco Party’ only, please call 800-770-7107 to purchase tickets. If you would like to book an ‘Overnight New Year’s Eve Package’ in one of our luxurious suites, which includes tickets to the party, you may also call 800-770-7107 or visit our website at http://www.cove-lake-geneva.com/.

Last Minute Shopping Ideas around The Cove of Lake Geneva

The Cove of Lake Geneva would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays this season!

Last Minute Shopping Ideas

For your kids:
ALLISON WONDERLAND
720 Main Street - website: www.allisonwonderland.com

Allison Wonderland has been family owned and operated since 1972. They carry a variety of unique toys, games and beautiful dress ups. They also offer a large variety of safe, educational toys and games.

For your teens:
NOTICE, ACCESSORIES FOR LIVING
755 Main Street - website: www.notice-this.com

Notice, Accessories for Living is a part eco chic and part just cool boutique. The shop features gifts ranging from newborn bamboo hoodies, "piperoid" paper robots, whiskey rocks for the person over 21, and lots of jewelry. Notice also carries home decor and awesome framed mirrors.

For your husband:
GLOBAL HANDS
270 Broad Street - website: www.globalhandsfairtrade.com

Global Hands is a fair trade shop offering gifts, clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, coffee, tea, and chocolate. Their inventory is unique and best of all every purchase you make contributes to a life of hope for the artists, farmers, and families who create them. Each item is hand-crafted by artisans in over 35 developing nations of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Each item is made from natural materials reflecting the country in which it was made.

For your wife:
TRE'S BELLE BOUTIQUE
227 Broad Street - website: www.tresbelleboutique.net

Tre's Belle Boutique is a women's apparel and gift boutique. The boutique is filled with beautiful merchandise from designer women's apparel, to the perfect gift for someone special. Whether you’re looking for a picture of the Eiffel Tower or a beautiful piece of jewelry that originates from France, you’ll feel the French influence throughout the store. The boutique offers garden and home decor, specialty gifts, jewelry, handbags, accessories, lotions, and vintage furniture.

For your mom:
ABSOLUTELY HOME
262 Center Street - website: www.absolutelyhomestore.com

At Absolutely Home you'll find stylish furniture from designers like American Drew, Kincaid, Lexington, Vanguard, Craftmaster, Ashley, and more. Absolutely Home also features distinctive wall art, mirrors, and clocks, as well as unique lamps, accessories and gifts.

For your pets:
PAWS FOR TREATS
729 Main Street - website: www.pawsfortreats.net

Paws For Treats is a premier pet products provider of Lake Geneva. Pets are always welcome in Paws where the product lines include custom made bowls, beds, collars and leashes, clothing, toys, bath and hygiene products, all natural treats and the highest quality foods. All products at Paws are proudly made in the United States of America, without exception.

This Weekend Around The Cove of Lake Geneva

Festive Friday’s in Lake Geneva
Enjoy the last ‘Festive Friday’s’ this Friday, December 17th from 6-8pm at the downtown Lake Geneva shops.

Abbellimento – Men’s Night. Abbellimento’s elves will help you find that perfect gift and have it gift wrapped! Appetizers will be served.
Absolutely Home – Offering refreshments while you shop. In-store specials for the holidays.
The Bootery – Bootery give-aways and specials for Fridays.
Brick and Mortar – Free Starbucks gift card with $50.00 purchase from 6-8pm.
Clearwater Outdoors – Join Clearwater Outdoors for movie night – A Wonderful Life, a coloring contest, and refreshments.
Cornerstone Shop and Gallery – Meet and greet internationally renowned professional speaker, author, and playwright, John Powers. Music and holiday treats.
E Street Denim - Free Starbucks gift card with $50.00 purchase from 6-8pm.
Flemings LTD. – Irish genealogy and Pam Kehoe.
Global Gourmet and Village Baker – Wine tastings. Featuring after dinner drinks and port wines.
I Love Funky’s – Live window displays.
Leather Accents – Candy canes for all that come in to shop.
Main St. Memories – Cookies and hot chocolate served by Santa’s little elves.
McCullough’s Gifts – Mulled cider sampling as you shop.
Nancy’s Petites and Modern Missy – Refreshments served.
Notice – Impromptu fashion show, cider candy canes, holiday movies, and last chance specials.
Overland Sheepskin – Come to Overland and send your letters to Santa by way of direct mail chute to the North Pole.
Paws for Treats – 20% off all bowls and beds promotion for your favorite pet. Enter to win a custom pet dinette!
Rag Thyme – Hosting Festive Fridays with hot apple cider and treats.
Scents and Sensibilities – Create and decorate! Make Alpaca wool felted soaps. 4-7pm.

Dancing Horses Holiday Show
Don’t miss your chance to see the show that only comes around once a year….The Dancing Horses Holiday Show! The next show will take place this Saturday, December 18th at 1pm and 6pm. The show will feature all new music that will keep you singing along including all the great holiday classics from Johnny Mathis, Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra, and more. The show will round off with a water show that is said to put the Las Vegas water shows to shame! So for your chance to catch this great show, call 262-728-8200 or visit www.thedancinghorses.com.

John Powers Book Signing in Lake Geneva
This Friday, December 17th be sure to get a copy of your John Powers book signed by…John Powers! He will be doing a signing for his latest book, Odditude, as well as another one of his books, The Last Catholic in America from 5-7pm at Cornerstone Shop in Lake Geneva.

As many people around the area know, John Powers is an internationally renowned professional speaker, author, and playwright, as well as a Lake Geneva resident. He wrote and produced “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up”, has hosted his own PBS special, and has made appearances on hundreds of radio and televisions shows, including some that you may have heard of like Oprah and Today! He has also received two Emmy Awards for his television work and was featured in the book, Chicken Soup for the Catholic Soul.

So if you’ve been waiting to get your John Powers book signed or looking to pick up his newest one, be sure to stop by Cornerstone Shop on Friday for your chance!

You Must Check out The Cove This Winter!

Are you Loyal to The Cove?

Then you need to take advantage of being a committed Cove guest! The Cove Loyalty Card rewards guests for their continued patronage to The Cove. Each time you stay, make sure to give us your Cove Loyalty Card so we can mark it for you. Every mark puts you one step closer to a free nights stay!

For more information about The Cove Loyalty Card, please call The Cove at (800) 770-7107 or pick up yours at The Cove’s front desk during your next visit!

Enjoy Your Holiday with Great Rates this Christmas Break

Bring your whole family out to Lake Geneva this Christmas Break! Lake Geneva offers many exhilarating winter weather activities including sledding hills at Big Foot State Park, skiing at Alpine Valley Ski Hill, and before you know it….ice fishing on Geneva Lake, among many other Wisconsin winter activities. So after a long, tiring day in the cold why not warm up and relax at The Cove of Lake Geneva!

The Cove of Lake Geneva offers a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna in the pool area and each luxury suite at The Cove features a gas fireplace and whirlpool tub. And with our great holiday rates starting at just $79, there is no better time to head out to Lake Geneva and take advantage of all of its fun winter activities.

What more could you ask for……book your stay at The Cove today!

Excited to Welcome Sprecher’s Restaurant and Pub

While you’re visiting The Cove on Christmas break, be sure to check out Lake Geneva’s newest addition!

Sprecher’s Restaurant and Pub will be opening their doors at a new location in Lake Geneva in the next coming weeks, and The Cove is very excited to have them!

Sprecher’s will be taking over the old Houlihans location, attached to The Cove. The new restaurant will feature everything from award-wining micro-brews and gourmet sodas to pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and steaks.

Stay tuned for the release of their opening date!

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Get in the Christmas Spirit This Weekend Around The Cove of Lake Geneva

Festival of Lights

Enjoy a weekend of holiday celebrations during your stay at The Cove of Lake Geneva this weekend! John Powers, local renowned playwright and author, will start things off by ringing in the holiday season and reading the classic Christmas story, The Polar Express, at Caribou Coffee at 6pm in downtown Lake Geneva. Following the reading, head over to the Riviera for the festive tree lighting ceremony! Caribou will be providing free beverages, cookies will also be served. Other activities will also be available throughout Lake Geneva by retail shops and restaurants during Festive Fridays.

This Friday’s ‘Festive Fridays’ Events

Abbellimento – Fast Track to Fine Dining – Join local author Linda Mutschler as she demonstrates holiday recipes that are fast and easy, but look elegant and taste great!

Absolutely Home – Anniversary Celebration and Sale - Absolutely Home invites you to celebrate their 7th Anniversary featuring in-store specials for the holidays!

The Bootery – Giveaways and specials for Festive Fridays.

Brick and Mortar – Free Starbucks gift cards with $50 purchase from 6-8pm.

Clearwater Outdoors – Join Clearwater Outdoors for movie night – Nature Propelled and Christmas Story. Refreshments will also be served. Fashion show from 7-8pm.

Cornerstone Shop and Gallery – Matt Shultz – custom woodworker and local artist. Sample peppermint cocoa holiday hot chocolate.

E Street Denim – Free Starbucks gift card with $50 purchase from 6-8pm.

Flemings LTD. – Irish Genealogy with Pam Kehoe.

Global Gourmet and Village Baker – Wine tasting, plus ideas for cocktail parties and entertaining.

I Love Funkys – Live window displays.

Leather Accents – Candy canes for all that come in to shop.

Main St. Memories – Cookies and hot chocolate served by Santa’s little elves.

Mccullough’s Gifts – Storewide holiday sale and mulled cider sampling as you shop.

Nancy’s Petites & Modern Missy – Refreshments served.

Notice – Impromptu fashion show, cider candy canes, holiday movies, and specials.

Overland Sheepskin – Come in and send your letters to Santa by the way of direct mail chute to the North Pole.

Paws for Treats – In-store specials, cookies, and cider.

Rag Thyme – Hosting Festive Fridays with hot apple cider and treats.

Scents and Sensibilities – Create and decorate! Make a yarn and twine holiday vase! 4-7pm

35th Annual Great Electric Children’s Christmas Parade

You won’t want to miss this year’s Christmas parade in downtown Lake Geneva! Not only will you see have your chance to see the highly anticipated Santa Claus at the end of the parade, but word has it that Milwaukee Brewer’s slugger, Ryan Braun, will leading the parade as the Grand Marshall!

So be sure to make a trip down to the streets of Lake Geneva this Saturday at 5pm to enjoy the beautifully decorated store fronts while sipping a steaming cup of hot chocolate from the local coffee shops…and don’t forget, you’ll have your chance to see Ryan Braun!

After the parade, be sure to stick around and stroll through the town for holiday shopping and dining specials.

To take part in all the weekend’s festivities, plan your visit to The Cove of Lake Geneva by booking your reservation at www.cove-lake-geneva.com.

Enjoy a Christmas Away from Home this Year

Celebrating the holidays away from home at a travel destination? Spending a family Christmas vacation at a resort can be a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays and can be a great way to break out of the ordinary! Be sure to follow these few tips to make sure you don’t miss a step to ensuring your family has a wonderful holiday vacation away from home!

1. Play Santa

Be sure to wrap your gifts early if you plan on taking them for the trip. Be sure to package your gifts much more carefully than you would normally, especially if they are fragile, to avoid any damage that may occur during your travels. If you don’t have much extra room to travel with your gifts, ship them before you leave home. If you ship to the address that you will be arriving at, it will save you from traveling with them.

2. Don’t Forget

To ensure that you have a great family vacation, be sure that your trip and your planned activities are enjoyable for everyone in the family. Before you finalize any details, sit down with your entire family and make sure that each person has a say in something they would like to do while on vacation. Also, be sure that you have set aside enough time on your trip so that everyone can enjoy their favorite activities.

3. Weather Planning

If you are planning on partaking in outside activities, be sure to check the weather forecast. If you are going to check out one of Lake Geneva’s special holiday events while you’re in town, be sure you know the weather ahead and pack accordingly.

4. Arrive Early

When making travel plans, always check for road construction and road closings. The last thing you want to do on your way to your vacation destination is to get stuck in traffic if you can avoid it. Also be sure to leave at the appropriate time to avoid rush hour or congested roads.

5. Santa Questions

Planning on celebrating Christmas morning while you’re on vacation? When your children start asking questions like “How will Santa find me if I’m away from home,” have your responses ready and reply with reassurance that Santa is always watching!

And most importantly……….Have a Very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!