63 posts categorized "Summer Activities"

05/21/2013

Experience Horseback Riding at its Finest at Sundance Resort Stables

Located in one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world, Sundance Resort Stables provides more than a horseback ride, it creates lasting memories.  Experience horseback riding at its finest lead by experienced and knowledgeable cowboy guides amidst breathtaking scenery.  All rides are conducted by Boulder Mountain Ranch, our preferred horseback riding outfitter.


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Sundance Resort Stables

Elk Meadows Trail Ride 
Approximately 1 Hour
Travel through aspen groves and beautiful alpine meadows on this relaxing ride. This particular ride is especially recommended for first time horseback riders and/or children.

Stewart Falls Trail Ride
Approximately 2 Hours
Follow your guide through the forest with spectacular views of the Wasatch Mountains and Mount Timpanogos. Enjoy a brief pause as you admire the cascading water of the Stewart Falls.
Voted number one by all guests who have been riding anywhere else in the world.

Sunset Trail Ride
Approximately 2 Hours
Enjoy the refreshing cool of evening and catch a peek of elk, deer, or even a moose.

Great Western Trail Ride*
Approximately 3 Hours
Travel along mountain trails, past aspen forests, and through open meadows to Horse Flat. *Recommended only to those with previous riding experience.

Reservations are required.  Call our Concierge at 801.223.6000 or email them at concierge@sundance-utah.com for more information about the Sundance Resort Stables, the trails or to make reservations.

05/14/2013

The 2013 Sundance Bluebird Cafe Concert Series at Sundance Resort Kicks off on July 5th!

Every year Sundance Resort brings a little bit of Nashville to Utah with a stellar line up of singer/ songwriter/musicians, who share their history, music and stories during the Bluebird Café Concert Series.

Performances for the 2013 Sundance Bluebird Concert Series will take place at Sundance Resort at the outdoor amphitheatre, Eccles Stage.

 

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2013 Bluebird Café
Concert Series

Friday, July 5th, 8pm
Paul Jenkins
Kylie Sackley
Jon Nite

Friday, July 12th, 8pm
Don Henry
Kim Richey
Jack Tempchin

Friday, July 19th, 8pm
Brandy Clark
Josh Osborne
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TICKETS
Tickets are available for purchase online or at the Sundance Resort
Box Office.  Call 1-866-734-4428 for more information.

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General Admission $25

Bench Seating
Assigned Seating $25
 

Prime Bench Seating
Assigned Seating $27

Come early to any of the 2013 Bluebird Café Concert Series events and enjoy a special BBQ dinner at Sundance Resort.  The BBQ menu includes hamburgers, veggie burgers, chicken breasts, bratwurst, coleslaw, baked beans and potato chips.  Dinner begins at 6:30 pm on the night of the performance and can be purchased along with your ticket for an additional $16 per person.

For more information about any of the 2013 Bluebird Café performances please visit us online or call 1-800-892-1600.

05/07/2013

Full Moon Lift Rides at Sundance Resort are a Truly Unique Experience!

Fullmoonlift02For a truly unique experience try a full moon lift ride at Sundance Resort.  There are only a handful of nights from May through September that you can enjoy the panoramic view of the mountain as you glide to the top of Ray’s Summit while snuggling under the light of the full moon.  Be sure to bundle up as temperatures can become chilly at night in the mountains.

Full Moon Lift Rides
Sundance Resort


Dates
May 24 & 25, 2013
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July 22 & 23, 2013
August 19, 20 & 21, 2013
September 19, 20 & 21, 2013
 

Hours
8:30pm - 11:00pm
Lifts will close at regular time then reopen
at 8:30pm on Full Moon lift nights
 

Tickets
Adult: $15
Date Night (Two Adult Tickets): $25
College Student (Must Show Student ID) $10
Family Four Pack: $44
Child (6-12): $13
Senior (65+): $12
Children 5 & under: FREE

Before cuddling on the lift ride, enjoy a delicious candle lit dinner at the award winning Tree Room restaurant or an evening cocktail at the original Rosewood Bar once frequented by Butch Cassidy's Hole-in-the-Wall Gang at the Owl Bar.

For information about the Full Moon Lift Rides at Sundance Resort please visit us online or call us at (801) 223-4849.

04/30/2013

Enjoy all the Outdoor Fun of the Season with the Summer Activities at Sundance Resort!

SummerActivitiesWe’re excited to announce the Sundance Resort mountain activities will open for 2013 Summer Season on Friday, May 17th.  This year promises to be an adventurous, fun-filled season that’s perfect for gathering up friends and family to enjoy our full roster of summer activities.  We invite everyone to experience the world class fun of the outdoors at Sundance Resort.

2013 Summer Activities
Sundance Resort

Scenic Lift Rides
After enjoying the impressive views during the lift ride on your way to the summit, take the opportunity to explore the mountain landscape.

Hiking Trails
Sundance offers over 10 miles of alpine trails for the beginner to the expert hiker.

Mountain Biking
Sundance offers 25+ miles of lift serviced single track mountain biking, with challenging terrain and breathtaking vistas.

Fly Fishing
Cast your line in one of the Provo River’s perfect hideouts and see if you can outsmart a few Rainbow, Cutthroat, or German Brown trout.

Horseback Riding
Catch a view of the beautiful Stewart Falls, listen to the sounds of nature, and enjoy your cowboy guide as he/she leads you on a trail ride with your trusty mountain horse.

River Rafting
Take a rafting trip down the Provo River and enjoy the mountains in a whole new way! Guides are CPR and first-aid certified and work to make sure everyone has a safe, enjoyable time.

Golfing
Sundance Resort is located near some of the finest golf courses in Utah. Enjoy a day of golfing at one of these championship courses during your stay.

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Few places in the world have the majestic beauty and convenience of Sundance Resort and we hope you’ll join us for some summer fun in the mountains of Utah.  For more information and the latest up-dates and details for all the summer activities at Sundance Resort, visit our website or call 1-866-259-7468.

04/23/2013

Celebrate Spring with the Quiet Time Specials at Sundance Resort

Now there are even more ways to relax and enjoy a spring getaway with our Quiet Time Specials at Sundance Resort.  From our dining special to our mountain lodging & spa special, you can refresh, replenish and unwind as you bask in the serenity of Mount Timpanogos and spectacular wilderness that surrounds the resort.

Quiet Time Specials
Sundance Resort 


QTDiningQuiet Time Dining Special*

Enjoy the tranquility of Quiet Time and a meal at the award winning Foundry Grill.  The Quiet Time Dining Special includes full breakfast and three course dinner in the grill per person. Rates as low as $229.

*Valid from April 19-May 16, 2013.  Rates based on double occupancy. Does not include taxes, fees or gratuity.  Based on availability. Must make Foundry Grill reservation at time of booking. For reservations call 855.750.8898.

 

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Quiet Time Lodging Special*

QTLodgingTake in Sundance at a slower pace. Quiet Time reflects the tranquility and peace that a private mountain cottage brings.
Rates as low as $159 per person and include a full breakfast
at the Foundry Grill.

*Valid from April 19-May 16, 2013.  Rates based on double occupancy. Does not include taxes, fees or gratuity.  Based on availability. Must make Foundry Grill reservation at time of booking. For reservations call 855.750.8898.

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Quiet Time Spa Special*

QTSpaSpecialEase away the stresses of everyday life by retreating to the peaceful comfort of the mountains.  Enjoy a refreshing Four Winds Massage from the award winning Spa at Sundance and feel your worries melt away.

*Valid from April 19-May 16, 2013.  Rates based on double occupancy.  Does not include taxes, fees or gratuity.  Based on availability.  Must make Spa reservation at time of booking. For reservations call 855.750.8898.


Our Quiet Time Specials at Sundance Resort are the perfect way to celebrate the warm weather season.  To find additional Quiet Time Specials, learn more about Sundance Resort or to make your reservations, visit us online or call us at 877-831-6224.

04/16/2013

Sundance Resort Gets Ready for the 2013 Summer Season!

As the days grow longer and the temperatures begin to rise, Sundance Resort is buzzing with excitement as the entire staff prepares for the upcoming 2013 summer season. After a short intermission Sundance Resort will re-open on April 18th with an outstanding line-up of events and activities planned for the sun filled months.  Get ready to enjoy one of our best summer seasons ever!

Sundance Resort 2013 Summer Season Events
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2013 Sundance Summer Theatre
Bluebird Café Concert Series
2013 Utah Symphony


Sundance Resort 2013 Summer Season Activities
Summer mountain activities opening Friday, May 17th

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Scenic Lift Rides

Hiking Trails

Mountain Biking

Fly Fishing

Horseback Riding

River Rafting

Golfing

 

 

Visit the Sundance Resort website to explore all the fun 2013 summer season activities and summer season events.  We are all looking forward to a fun filled summer with our guests.

See you soon!

04/09/2013

Join Us for the Utah Symphony Patriotic Celebration at Sundance Resort!

Sundance Resort is proud to once again host the Utah Symphony Patriotic Celebration!  Join us on June 28th for an incredible musical experience as the Utah Symphony performs all of your red, white and blue favorites with conductor Vladimir Kulenovic.

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Utah Symphony Patriotic Celebration
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Sundance Resort Outdoor Amphitheatre
Eccles Stage
Friday, June 28th, 8pm
Adults $18, Students $10
(ages 18 and under + college students)
Ticket prices increase $5 the day of the show

All seating is general admission and the performance will take place rain or shine.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 801-533-6683, going online to www.utahsymphony.org or by visiting Abravanal Hall Ticket Office.

 

Come early the day of the celebration and enjoy a candle lit dinner at Sundance Resort’s award winning Tree Room.  Decorated with beautiful Native American art from Robert Redford's private collection, the Tree Room offers fresh, seasonal mountain cuisine for your ultimate dining pleasure.

For more details and information on the Utah Symphony Patriotic Celebration or Sundance Resort, please visit us online.

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* Arrive early and allow plenty of time for parking, riding the shuttle, picking up tickets, and talking or riding up the hill to the venue.  Be sure to bring your blankets if you prefer grass seating when you come out to Sundance Resort for the Utah Symphony Patriotic Celebration.

04/02/2013

The 2013 Sundance Author Series Presents Douglas Brinkley, Author of Cronkite, on May 18th!

Sundance Resort is excited to welcome Douglas Brinkley, author of Cronkite, to the 2013 Sundance Resort Author Series.  Mr. Brinkley is an American author, professor of history at Rice University, history commentator for CBS News and presidential historian.  His book Cronkite, published in 2012, is a revealing biography of the legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite.

Tickets for the 2013 Sundance Resort Author Series are $75 and include brunch in the award-winning Tree Room, the author presentation, Q&A, a copy of the author's book and book signing.

2013 Sundance Resort Author Series
Tree Room Restaurant at Sundance Resort

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Saturday, May 18, 2013
Doors open at 11:30 am

Drawing on unprecedented access to Cronkite's private papers as well as interviews with his family and friends, Douglas Brinkley now brings this American icon into focus as never before.

"He was one of us, and Douglas Brinkley’s 'Cronkite' is a majestic biography of America’s greatest and most beloved broadcast journalist." – The New York Times

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Douglas Brinkley’s event and discussion will also be available on iTunes and can be downloaded as a free podcast following the event under Sundance Resort Author Series podcasts.  For more information, to purchase tickets or to reserve a stay, please visit our website or call (866) 734-4428.

03/26/2013

Spring is here! Take Some Time to Enjoy the Season with the Quiet Time Specials at Sundance Resort.

SpringQuietTimeSpecialsWith spring now upon us, it’s the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy some well deserved quiet time after the long winter months. To help you do just that we are offering a couple great specials at Sundance Resort.  Imagine yourself peering out at the gorgeous mountains as they are awakened from their winter slumber by the warmer temperatures and extended daylight hours.  Now picture yourself taking some time to unwind with a refreshing massage at Spa at Sundance or unleashing your creative side at the Sundance Art Studio.

Spring Quiet Time Specials*
Sundance Resort

April 19-May 16, 2013

Quiet Time Spa Special

Ease away the stresses of everyday life by retreating to the peaceful comfort of the mountains.  Enjoy a refreshing Four Winds Massage from the award Painting_and_drawingwinning Spa at Sundance and feel your worries melt away.

Quiet Time Art Discovery

Sundance offers the perfect opportunity to explore your own creativity.  Whether you are a novice or an experienced artist, the Sundance Art Studio has the perfect experience waiting for you.

Spend some time before summer arrives to enjoy the beauty of the season by taking advantage of the wonderful offers available to you with our Quiet Time specials at Sundance Resort.  Make your reservations online or call Sundance Resort at 877-831-6224.

* Valid from April 19-May 16, 2013.  Rates based on double occupancy.  Does not include taxes, fees or gratuity. Based on availability.  Must make Spa/Art Studio reservation at time of booking. 

03/19/2013

For Creative Inspiration Visit the Art Studio at Sundance Resort

The splendor of Sundance Resort is that beauty can be found both in and outdoors. From the breathtaking views and harmonizing mountain decor to the magnificent displays of photographs, blown glass and other works of art, one cannot help but feel inspired and in awe during their visit.  Guests are invited to take some time to view our collection of gorgeous pottery, prints, jewelry and other fine pieces on display at the Sundance Art Studio.  The gallery features a number of exhibits from guest artists as well as our own Art Studio Daily Workshop instructors.

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Open Daily 10:00am - 5:00pm

Exhibiting Artists:

  • AD Maddox
  • September Vhay
  • John Emery
  • Sandra Cooney
  • Robert Grogan
  • Gregg Albrach
  • Art Studio Instructors

 

Art Studio Daily Workshops
Sundance Resort

Feeling inspired after viewing the art on display in the Art Studio at Sundance Resort? Unleash your creative potential by spending two hours in an Art Studio workshop with our expert instructors who will walk you through every step of the creative process.  Workshops are suited for everyone ranging from the beginner to experienced artist as classes are tailored to each individual's ability level.  At the end of your lesson you take away your work of art and a lasting memory of the Utah wilderness.

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                                         Pottery
                                        Jewelry
                                    Photography
                                    Printmaking
                              Drawing & Painting


Classes are available daily at 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm by appointment. Please make reservations at least 24 hours in advance.  Most classes are held in the Art Studio unless otherwise arranged. For more information about the Art Studio at Sundance Resort or to reserve your spot in any of the Art Studio Daily Workshops, call 801.225.4107, ext. 4535.