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December 3rd - Thursday
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
December 4th - Friday
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
December 5th - Saturday
 
7am  Mountain Bike Tour+*
 8am  Adult Tennis Clinic+*
 9am  Biltmore Power Walk*
10am –  Reindeer Gift Bags Craft - meet in Recreation 
 2pm  -  Build a Biltmore Buddy* - meet in Recreation
 6pm  -  Glow in Dark Hide & Seek - meet in Recreation 
 
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
7:00pm Holiday Movies at the Paradise Pool plus S’Mores Fun
Film Feature:  Elf
Join us at the Paradise Pool to watch holiday favorites & roast marshmallows.

   
December 6th - Sunday
7am   Mountain Hike Tour+*
8am   Adult Tennis Clinic+*
10am – Hand Print Wreath - meet in Recreation
2pm  - T-Shirt Colortime Creations* - meet in Recreation 
6pm  -  Walkie Talkie Tag - meet in Recreation
 
December 10th - Thursday
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
December 11th  - Friday
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
December 12th - Saturday
Cooking Class – Last Minute Holiday Hors D’Oeuvres 1 ½ hours - $40 (Demo) – If you typically feel down to the wire and dazed by all the holiday hubbub come mid December, then this class is just what the doctor ordered. Stop those jingle bells from ringing in your ears with great last minute holiday hors d’oeuvre ideas short on stressful prep time and big of fabulous flavor.
 
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
7am  Mountain Bike Tour+*
 8am  Adult Tennis Clinic+*
 9am  Biltmore Power Walk*
10am –  Reindeer Gift Bags Craft
 2pm  -  Build a Biltmore Buddy*
 6pm  -  Glow in Dark Hide & Seek
  
December 13th - Sunday
7am   Mountain Hike Tour+*
8am   Adult Tennis Clinic+*
10am – Hand Print Wreath 
 2pm  - T-Shirt Colortime Creations* 
 6pm  -  Walkie Talkie Tag
 
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
December 17th - Thursday
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
December 18th - Friday
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
December 19th - Saturday
Cooking Class - Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate. 2 hours. (Demo) $45.
Learn from the masters how to make a Yule Log, Chocolate Soufles, Flourless Chocolate Cake and other AZB secret chocolate recipes. Get your chocolate fix!
 
7am  Mountain Bike Tour+*
8am  Adult Tennis Clinic+*
9am  Biltmore Power Walk*
10am –  Reindeer Gift Bags
2pm  -  Build a Biltmore Buddy*
6pm  -  Glow in Dark Hide & Seek
 
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
7:00pm Holiday Movies in the Gold Room plus S’Mores Fun
Film Feature:  The Santa Clause
Join us in the Gold Room to watch holiday favorites & roast marshmallows.

December 20th -Sunday
2:30pm – 4:30 Holiday TEA 
 
7am   Mountain Hike Tour+*
8am   Adult Tennis Clinic+*

10am – Hand Print Wreath 
2pm  - T-Shirt Colortime Creations* 
6pm -  Walkie Talkie Tag 
  
 
December 23rd - Wednesday
Cooking Class - "Top 10 Wines" $40 Join us for a comparative tasting and discussion of  5 of the Top 10 Wines for the Season  Served with a sampling of Hors d'Oeuvres.  
 
December 24th - Thursday
Cooking Class - Make and decorate Holiday Cookies with Kids – Chef Shane Ward. 2 hours. (Hands On) $25
Big and small kids are welcome to cut, bake and decorate with Chef ShaneWard pastry chef. Holiday treats, gift bags to go will be available. 
 

6pm - 8pm Story Book telling with Mrs. Claus In the lobby 
Mrs. Claus will be reading bed time favorites and ending with “T'was the night before Xmas Cookies and ice cold milk will be available during story telling.

6pm - 9pm Holiday Sing Along in Lobby with our Pianist


7am    Mountain Bike Tour+*
8am     Adult Tennis Clinic+*
10am   Holiday Card Making
2pm  Ornament Decorating 
  
 

Christmas Eve, 5pm – 9pm Enjoy a lavish five course dinner in the Wright’s. $89++ for adults, $48++ for children ages 12 and under. 
  
 
December 25th - Friday
Christmas Day, Dinner in Wright’s.  Chef de Cuisine Conor Favre prepares a Holiday Menu with a la carte offerings for each of the five courses.  In addition, our Sommelier’s perfectly matched wine pairings are also available.  $97++ for Adults and $46++ for children.
 
7am    Mountain Hike Tour+*
8am    Adult Tennis Clinic+*
10am   Dancing Tree Cards
2pm    Paper plate Snowman Craft 
  
 
December 26th - Saturday
Cooking Class - The day after, Holiday Cocktails. (Demo/Tasting) $25 dollars (food included)
Come relax at The Wright bar and walk down memory lane with some old fashion drinks trying the original tequila sunrise, cheese,  small tasting plates and just un wind a little.
 
7am        Mountain Bike+*
8am       Adult Tennis Clinic+*
10am      Musical Chairs
2pm        Build a Biltmore Buddy
6pm        Glow in the Dark Putting
 
7:00pm Holiday Movies in the Aztec Room plus S’Mores Fun
Film Feature:  Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Charlie Brown Christmas
Join us in the Aztec Room to watch holiday favorites & roast marshmallows.

December 27th - Sunday
Cooking Class - Holiday Bubbly Wine Tasting (Demo/Tasting) $30 Join us for a tasting of 5 Sparkling Wines to ring the New Year.  Be confident in your selection with a side by side comparative tasting.
 
7am          Family Hike +*
8am         Adult Tennis Clinic+*
9am        Power Walk*
10am       Obstacle Races
2pm       Scavenger Hunt
6pm       Walkie Talkie Tag
 
December 28th - Monday
Cooking Class - "Top 10 Wines" $40 Join us for a comparative tasting and discussion of  5 of the Top 10 Wines for the Season  Served with a sampling of Hors d'Oeuvres.  
 
7am        Family Hike+*
8am        Adult Tennis Clinic+*
9am        Power Walk*
10am       Face Painting
 2pm      Scavenger Hunt
 6pm      Glow in the Dark Putting
 
December 29th - Tuesday
Holiday Entertaining: (Demo) $30 Hors d' Oeuvres with wine pairing. Need some exciting Nosh for your next get together? Join us in preparing some favorite Holiday pre meal small bites, from relaxed to decadent - we'll cook up some tasty treats for your next gathering.
 
7am      Mountain Hike+*
8am      Adult Tennis Clinic+*
9am      Power Walk*
10am    Family Cardio Tennis+*
2pm      Freeze Tag
6pm      Family Boot Camp
 
December 30th - Wednesday
Brunch and Learn 1.5 hours- (Hands On) $45
Learn the tricks of the trade for a fabulous New Year’s Day Brunch and tasting plates available. 
  

7am        Family Hike+* 
8am        Adult Tennis Clinic+* 
9am        Power Walk* 
10am      Family Cardio Tennis+* 
2pm        Scavenger Hunt 
6pm        Flashlight Tag
 
 
December 31st - Thursday
Cooking Class - Wild about Wine and Cheese - 1 ½ hours (Demo) $45 – Enjoy not-so-classic wine and cheese pairings like you’ve never thought about before. We’ll cook with wine and cheese in every dish from start to finish - look for great recipes for classic saltimbocca, Pinot pasta, red wine braised sausage with creamy Mac and white cheese and more. 
  

7am      Mountain Bike+* 
8am      Adult Tennis Clinic+* 
9am      Power Walk* 
10am    Family Cardio Tennis+* 
2pm      Relay races
 
 
New Year’s Even Dinner in Wright’s
An elegant four-course dinner expertly prepared by Chef de Cuisine Conor Favre. 
 
For reservations, dial 602-381-7632. 
 
Jan 1st   -   Friday 
7am     Mountain Hike Tour+*                                                                                
8am     Adult Tennis Clinic+* 
9am     Power Walk* 
10am   Family Cardio Tennis+* 
2pm    Bike races
 

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