The annual Winter Carnival at Eagle Ridge’s Nordic Resort & Spa is returning this week offering a wonderful winter break from the hustle and bustle of Chicago.
Taking place from Friday, February 16 through Monday, February 19, the Winter Carnival will feature an array of activities and entertainment including Swedish torches, ice carving stations, all-day bonfires, and nightly “Fire & Ice Balloon Glow” spectacles which light up the sky with a kaleidoscope of hot air balloons.
Surrounded by the stunning natural landscapes of Galena, the extended weekend carnival offers the perfect opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in nature while enjoying a roster of exciting events.
In addition to ice carving and the Fire and Ice winter shows there will be s’mores making, ice turkey bowling, tractor wagon rides, spa sessions, and an indoor pool showing movies so guests can splash around while enjoying a recent Disney blockbuster.
For sporty souls seeking an extra thrill, there will be equipment available to rent from the Nordic Shop allowing guests to go sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating, skiing, and even ice fishing all without having to bring a car full of equipment.
Sledding down the 10th hole of Eagle Ridge’s golf course is certainly a memory you won’t forget soon and if that’s a tease for the golfers among you, worry not. There is even a TrackMan Golf Simulator so that those missing the greens of the golf course can feel like the seasons never even changed!
Foodies and cocktail connoisseurs won’t be left empty-handed either. As well as an ice bar featuring marshmallow shots and a packed drinks menu of winter beverages there are six exceptional restaurants providing hearty breakfasts, lunches, and intimate dinner dates overlooking Lake Galena.
What’s more, Eagle Ridge has a strong partnership with local farmers, butchers, fishermen, and artisans making sure that the freshest regional ingredients are served throughout the year.
For those who want to relax while the kids go sledding, a spa offers treatment packages so you can send the children off for a day of fun on the slopes while you sit back and unwind.
The natural paradise is within a few hour’s drive from Chicago in the lush grounds of Galena’s Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Inn rooms, bedrooms, and condos can all be rented at the charming escape at 444 Eagle Ridge Drive.
More information can be found at www.eagleridge.com.
[Featured image courtesy of Eagle Ridge]