Granda Metz

Resorts West has opened its Silver Strike Lodge at Utah's Deer Valley Resort just in time for the 2008-09 ski season. Located in the Empire Pass area, Silver Strike's architecture pays homage to Park City's mining history, welcoming guests with historic and rustic interior design in two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans. The 36-unit lodge offers ski-in ski-out access to the upper mountain terrain of Deer Valley.

"Ski-in ski-out access, complimentary private concierge service, luxury accommodations and a focus on offering guests local Park City products and services are Silver Strike's trademarks," said Joe Ballstaedt, president, Resorts West. "At Resorts West, we hand pick our accommodations offering from the most unique and exclusive properties in the Park City area. We couldn't say no to Silver Strike Lodge; its location, amenities and high level of service deliver on our promise to provide guests with more than just high-end lodging, we promise an unforgettable experience."

With amenities ranging from a ski prep room and heated outdoor grotto, to on-demand transportation and gourmet in-suite kitchens, Silver Strike lodge guests will receive a taste of Park City flavor with locally baked pastries and brewed coffee each morning, as well as après ski tastings with local creative private chefs. Guests are invited to book the chefs for their own in-suite family dinner or private event at the lodge.

Silver Strike's condos, or "homes," feature rough-sawn timbers, rustic stone and expansive entry foyers lined in rich rock and knotty alder. Kitchens offer custom cabinetry, slab granite counters and gourmet appliances. Each home is appointed with Bang & Olufsen sound systems to complement the unobstructed views of Empire Pass, Deer Valley and Park City. Guests can enjoy the warming fire pit for après ski, or head to the guest lounge for hot cocoa and to mingle with other company at the hearth. Silver Strike offers complimentary, on-demand transportation service to explore and enjoy the dining and nightlife in and around Main Street in Park City.

Guests will receive comprehensive vacation planning services including pre-stay arrangements (lift tickets; in-home ski fittings and rentals; grocery delivery; private chef; child care services; and more); on-site welcome, check-in and property tour; private concierge service for the duration of the stay; as well as departure assistance and follow-through.

For more information on Silver Strike Lodge or Park City real estate in general please call or email us.

The economy is rough, gas is expensive, and groceries are costing more.

To combat tough economic times, The Canyons Resort has announced its Ski Free with Bonus Cash package for the coming winter season.

The Ski Free with Bonus Cash package includes lodging at one of The Canyons' on-mountain lodging properties - The Grand Summit Hotel, Sundial Lodge or Silverado Lodge - two lift tickets each day, and $25 in bonus cash to use at The Canyons Resort each day of your stay. Bonus cash can be used toward meals, ski rentals, ski school, spa treatments, and more.

Rates start at $349 per room per night based on double occupancy for a studio unit during December.

Saint Nick hasn't been spared from the tough times, either, and on Saturday, December 20th, the first 50 people who come to the ticket window at The Canyons dressed in full Santa costumes receive a free lift ticket to ski or snowboard for the day.

For more inforation on Park City Real Estate or condo rentals at The Canyons, Park City Mountain Resort or Deer Valley contact Granda today. 801.656.5817

September 16, 2008 by Perspective Magazine: Timeshare & Fractional News & Reviews

America's premier destination mountain resort, Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, has opened the doors to a highly anticipated expansion that includes the all-new Bison Lodge and Moose Lodge. Completion of this project brings the number of keys at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa to 488, making the resort the largest in the Park City area.

The new lodges at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa include a variety of spacious 1-, 2-, and 4-bedroom floor plans. These luxury units feature granite countertops, high-end leather furnishings, jetted spas, granite steam showers, stone fireplaces and private balconies. The new lodge buildings also add over 6,000 square feet of conference space, 12,000 square feet of retail space, an outdoor pool and spa, and an indoor relaxation pool and spa area complete with steam and sauna rooms. These new amenities complement Westgate's "30 Amazing Amenities" program that already includes a 20,000 square foot destination spa, an Olympic-sized indoor/outdoor pool, and the Westgate Grill, hailed as one of the premier restaurants in the Park City area. Westgate Park City Resort and Spa has also been previously recognized by Expedia® users as one of the top 10 resorts in the country for customer service.

The new lodges have limited availability for families seeking timeshare or full-ownership real estate opportunities at a luxury ski-in/ski-out destination with unparalleled amenities.

The opening of the new lodges this summer coincides with the sale of The Canyons® to Talisker Corporation, a luxury real estate investment and development company with resorts in Canada, the United Kingdom, Eastern Europe and the US. Talisker Corporation successfully closed on its acquisition of The Canyons® resort in late June. Talisker has also invested in Deer Valley, another popular Park City resort. The future of The Canyons® has never been better.

David Siegel, Founder and CEO of Westgate Resorts, states, "We're thrilled to finally welcome our owners and guests to the new lodges at Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, a project that is turning out to be even more exciting due to the Talisker acquisition. Now that our expansion is complete, we're looking forward to showing it off during the upcoming ski season."

Westgate Park City Resort & Spa is located at 3000 The Canyons Resort Drive, Park City, UT 84098.

More Park City real estate information is available at www.grandametz.com or 435.659.8204

Did you know that the Sundance Film Festival is probably the busiest two weeks of the year in the town of Park City, Utah? Park City's historic Main Street becomes a huge gathering place for independent film aficionados. Fans and industry professionals spend the week viewing some fabulous indie films, and enjoying our local restaurants and night clubs.

All this being said, now is the time to plan your vacation condo rental or lodging arrangements for your visit to the Sundance Film Festival. Please contact us for your Park City or Deer Valley Condo rental. We have four two-bedroom Park City condos and a studio condo available for Sundance rentals. Fantastic locations make our condos ideal. Early booking will insure you can get all the room you need for the prime dates.

The Sundance Film Festival will select 200 films for the Festival. These films will be announced in early December. Roughly 50,000 people will attend film screenings in 12 theatres in Park City, Salt Lake, Ogden, and Sundance, Utah. In addition to discovering filmmaking's newest talent through the Festival's program of documentary, dramatic, and short film, Festival goers experience live music shows, panel discussions with leading filmmakers and industry figures, parties celebrating the Festival community, and more.

Check back here in early December for the announcement of the 2009 Sundance Film Festival program.

We look forward to hearing from you for your Park City / Sundance condo rentals.

Enjoy!

Deer Valley Condo Rentals: Offering Deer Valley and Park City UT vacation condo rentals and lodging. Luxury two bedroom and Studio condo units available in Prime Park City location.

Park City Real Estate Whether you are looking to buy a luxury resort home or condo in Park City or in Deer Valley, sell your home, or make a real estate investment, contact us for your next Park City, UT Real Estate transaction.

Hello from Park City, Utah:

It's that time of year again - the leaves are once again turning color. We are now anxiously waiting for the western jet stream to bring us a another snow-filled ski season. Keep your fingers crossed...

We hope you enjoyed a wonderful vacation in Park City with us and want to take a moment to remind you to plan your winter vacation now and stay at one of our condos this season. We have five units available, four 2-bedroom units at the Rossie Hill Drive complex and one studio unit on Park Ave. The units are filling up quickly for the key holiday weeks - so let us know your date preferences as soon as possible.

Please e-mail or call so we can lock in your vacation condo rental or discuss your Park City real estate needs.

Best Regards,

Granda