Mardi Gras & Winter Carnival, March 12 - 14

February 8th, 2010

Mardi Gras 2010 is just around the corner!  Its never to early to book your room in downtown Ellicottville, NY where you are right in the Heart of all the fun.  Get your costumes and your beads ready for the Parade on Saturday Night.  Don’t forget about the Costume Parade down Mardi Gras and the Dummy Downhill at the Yodler Lodge at Holiday Valley on Sunday.   Look on line for great discounts www.wingatehotels.com

Punxsutawney Phil Saw His Shadow

February 4th, 2010

What great news for all us Winter Sports Fanatics.  Yes, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Tuesday and is predicting 6 more weeks of SNOW.  We have been getting new snowfall all week and the sun is shinning brightly, bringing beautiful slope conditions!  If you haven’t booked your room at the Wingate in Ellicottville, we have rooms available all weekend.

Enjoy a Full Day of Fun this Friday in Ellicottville!

January 25th, 2010

Contractor’s Day at HoliMont - January 29. In 1981, Eleven men met on the slopes and mixed a little business with a lot of pleasure. 28 years later it has grown to over 700 participates, and is one of HoliMonts most successful ski days.  Enjoy a full day of skiing, fun, and an apres ski party for $50.00.  For more information and registration 716-699-2320

Gary Allan at the Seneca Allegany Casino - January 29. Country Music Sensation performing Live at the Seneca Allegany Casino Events Center this Friday at 8:00pm.  For more information and tickets. click here

Bourbon Tasting Dinner Package

January 11th, 2010

January 22 at 6:30, $564.00

The Silver Fox Steakhouse and the Wingate have teamed up for this unbelievable package for two:

Your Bourbon Package Includes:
Deluxe accommodations for two
Deluxe Continental Breakfast
Indoor Heated Pool & Whirlpool Spa
Fitness Center
Free High speed Wireless Internet

The Bourbon Tasting Dinner for two:
     5 Course Dinner Featuring 9 Distinct Bourbons
          Bourbon Flight 1:
Rock Hill Farms * Kentucky Spirit * Blanton’s
     *Grilled Prawns with Bourbon and Lemon 
     *Tomato Broth with Goat Cheese Dumplings
          Bourbon Flight 2:
Jefferson’s * Wild Turkey Rare Breed * Elijah, 18 year
     *Bluegrass Salad
     *Bourbonnaised Filet Mignon
     *Four Roses Apple Kuchen
          Bourbon Flight 3:
Old Rip Van WInkle 107, 10 year * Van Winkle, 12 year * Van Winkle, 20 year

This package is priced per package, based on double occupancy and includes all taxes and gratuities, and is subject to availability.  Please contact the Wingate direct to book this great package.  716-699-6000

For more information on the Bourbon Menu or to make reservations only please call the Silver Fox Steakhouse at 716-699-4672

  

 

Canadian Friendship Week and Winter Blues Weekend

January 4th, 2010

January 4 - 10, 2010, Is our yearly appreciation for our Canadian Friends when Holiday Valley offers the gift of Canadian Cash at Par for lift tickets, rentals and tubing passes.  If that’s not enough incentive to head to Ellicottville, NY this week, lets talk about the live music all around Ellicottville weekly.  Then to top of the weekend you can enjoy Great Blues Music Friday and Saturday Night, Winter Blues Weekend January 8th - 9th in the village hot spots.  Click here for the full schedule.

HoliMont Stay and Ski Package

December 29th, 2009

Mid Week Ski Packages at HoliMont begin January 4th.  If you have missed this gem of a package in the past, 2010 is the time to take advantage of weekday skiing at Ellicottville’s private ski area.   You won’t have to worry about long lines, as nine lifts service over 50 slopes, trails, terrain parks and halfpipe.  Your stay includes overnight accommodations for two and two lift tickets to HoliMont for only $178.00 a night, go big with a $50 dinner voucher to participating restaurants for only $218.00 a night.  more information

Book your Holiday Getaway Today!

December 21st, 2009

The snow has finally arrived in Ellicottville.  Holiday Valley and HoliMont are helping mother nature with its great snow making abilities for all are winter enthusiasts.  The New Year is just around the corner, why not bring in 2010 in Ellicottville, New York with great snow and fun for everyone.

The Perfect Gift this Holiday Season

December 14th, 2009

Are you looking for the perfect gift this Holiday Season?  A Wingate by Wyndham Ellicottville Gift Certificate is the perfect gift for everyone.  Not only can you use them without black out dates, they can be used toward any of our packages any time of the year.  Please call the hotel direct at 716-699-6000 to purchase your gift certificates in $50 increments.

Holiday Valley Opening for the Season

December 7th, 2009

Holiday Valley to open for Ski Season 2009/2010 on Thursday December 10.  The snowguns are in action on Yodeler, Mardi Gras, the Candy Cane loop and School Haus.  With a little help from Mother Nature this week, we will have a great opening day.  Think Snow!

Ellicottville Christmas Stroll, Dec 5

December 1st, 2009

Are you looking for a Unique Holiday Experience for the entire family?  The Ellicottville Christmas Stroll is just what you need to begin this Holiday Season.  This one day event in Ellicottville is filled with old fashion events that you can’t do just anywhere.  Here are just a few of the great events in town;  Living Nativity at the Gazebo, Cocoa and Cookies with Mrs. Clause, the annual Reindog Parade, Carolers in the village, Wagon Rides and so much more…   Schedule