Glice is a Swiss engineered eco-friendly synthetic material that can be skated on, even when it is above freeing. Come glide around the rink and then warm up by the fire with a hot cocoa or festive adult beverage from the Jacque Torres Hot Cocoa Hut. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge. Skate time and skate rentals are included for guests of both hotels.

Experience the thrill of rock climbing with a state-of-the-art climbing wall designed for both beginners and more advanced climbers. Featuring innovative catch-and-hold technology, guests can challenge themselves in a safe and exhilarating environment. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Come try this modern sport, which involves throwing an axe at a wooden target, and attempting to hit as close to the bullseye as possible. Get your competitor hat on in this safe and fun environment. Session includes a trained guide who will show guests the responsible way to participate.

As one of the premier wine cellars in North America, this architectural marvel encompasses nine interconnected chambers which house one of the world’s best wine collections. Tour the Wine Spectator Grand award-winning Wine Cellar Wednesdays - Sundays beginning at 3:00pm. The tour will last 30-45 minutes. Please meet at the Crystal Tavern hostess stand in the lobby of the Crystal Springs Clubhouse. Available to guests of both hotels.

Grand Cascades Lodge is excited to welcome the New Jersey Sled Dog Club + North Jersey Siberian Husky Club on February 20th, as they share their knowledge about the dogs, equipment, sleds and strategy. Enjoy the chance to get up close and personal with real Husky sled dogs!

Spend the evening enjoying gifted singers, talented comedians and Grammy award-winning musician Hernan Romero, all playing in a night club setting with spacious, comfortable seating. Includes signature cocktails and wine plus your choice of sweet or savory fondue.

Meet local farmer Keith and his friendly furry and feathered friends when he comes to visit the resort on select dates! Learn fun facts about baby goats, ducks, chickens, bunnies, sheep, miniature horses, alpaca and other Appalachian farm favorites.

Enjoy delicious dining and incredible family friendly entertainment - all at the same time! We are pleased to present this series featuring a variety of talented magicians, mentalists, ventriloquists, audience participatory game shows and other entertainment paired with great dinner menus from the Crystal Springs Resort culinary team.

Discover the wonders of the universe with Franklin Astronomy Club founder Zach Lichtmann. View amazing celestial targets with a high-powered telescope while hunting for orbiting satellites soaring overhead. An informed, casual discussion allows time for astronomy questions to be explored. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Enjoy a tasting of three distinctive wines selected by our Resort sommelier from our Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning cellar, along with a Q&A session.

Try this winter sport by the Glice Rink at the Crystal Springs Clubhouse. Two teams of players slide curling stones down a sheet of specially prepared synthetic "glice" attempting to get their stones closest to the target's center.

Grab your significant other or best friends for our couples Paint + Sip in honor of Valentine's Day.

Step into this magical wonderland, full of family fireside fun for big kids and little kids alike. Frosty's Cantina has live music entertainment on select dates throughout the holiday season, with local and regional talent playing your favorites in the great outdoors. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Suitable for first time and seasoned clay target shooters. Using a modified shotgun, participants fire an infrared beam at reflective clays. Real, deactivated guns are used with realistic sound effects that instruct the shooter when they have hit the target. This activity is hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Join us at the archery range to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow or to show off your skills and perhaps partake in some friendly competition at hitting the bullseye. Instruction and equipment are included. Ages 10 and over. Parental supervision is required. Included with your stay at either Resort hotel.

Clay introduces kids to a wide variety of cognitive and manual skills, making one of the most important (and most fun!) mediums for kids to work with. Join us as we create 3-D figures of animals with step-by-step instruction in this complimentary class. Reservations required. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

BINGO! Join us for a night filled with laughter, excitement and the opportunity to win fun prizes as we play bingo under the glow of black lights! Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Cozy up with your hand-made cocoa bombs in this workshop! Join our team to learn how to melt, mold and fill your bombs to create different flavored treats. All supplies will be provided. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Learn how to decorate from our professional cake decorator. In this workshop, you will learn a variety of techniques utilizing both icing and fondant. Guests go home with an artfully decorated cake, as well as the skills to create beautiful cakes in the future! Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Who doesn't love the perfect holiday photo opportunity? Grab your loved ones or friends, and take your seasonal photos inside our giant magical snow globe. No need to stand and shiver in the cold winter air - step inside to get your memorable snowy shots! Hosted on the lower level of the Crystal Springs Clubhouse adjacent to Grand Cascades Lodge.

Children will enjoy the experience of our hand-led guided rides and friendly interaction with adorable and gentle ponies from a local farm. For the safety of the animals, please note that children up to 100 lbs can be accommodated for rides.

Come play the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball is a cross between tennis & ping-pong, and is ideal for any age and athletic ability. Matches can be played by singles or doubles. Three courts are available for use by Minerals Sports Club members and hotel guests.

Enjoy a guided walk with our resort naturalist while practicing sensory awareness such as scent, sight, sound, breath, to quiet the mind and deepen connection with the inner self and the natural world. The walk culminates in a 10-minute guided meditation with a focus on connecting with the earth.

Warm up around the fire and make some memories with a good old fashioned marshmallow roast. Great fun for adults and kids alike.

Get into the 'spirit' and join one of our talented Resort mixologists to learn how to make the tastiest cocktails this winter season. Step by step instruction is provided to ensure delicious favorites which your guests will love during the holidays. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Join us for a fun program with our local animal educator partners. Professional guides will share fun facts about the visiting animals which include everything from exotic animals to invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles and mammals. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.

Join us for a friendly competition to see if you have what it takes to become our Minerals basketball 3-point champion!

Guests of both of the Resort's hotels can enjoy nearby hiking trails including the legendary Appalachian Trail or the Resort's picturesque on-property Wild Turkey Nature Trail adjacent to Grand Cascades Lodge. The Wild Turkey trail is approximately three miles long with some challenging uphill sections. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Visit the Concierge at Grand Cascades Lodge or the Adventure Center Desk at Minerals Hotel for recommended local trails based on season and weather.

Join one of our local art instructors for step by step guidance to create a beautiful seasonal scene you'll be proud of. Enjoy a glass of wine as you paint your take home souvenir on canvas. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.

This one-of-a-kind, 18-hole natural grass putting course in front of Grand Cascades Lodge features multi-tiered greens and rolling terrain accentuated by rippling streams and colorful landscaping. Come out and test your skills! See the Front Desk for putters and balls. Open to Grand Cascades Lodge guests only. Putting course is open year round when weather permits.

Meet your new best friend! Choose from a variety of animals in our animal stuffing workshop! Each friend comes complete with a Resort tee shirt, making them the perfect souvenir for your trip!

Step into our pen for some unforgettably fun photos as you meet our baby goats. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. This experience is accessible to guests at both hotels. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Learn the basics of metal stamping to create personalized momentos and gifts! Each participant will receive a choice of one jewelry or keychain blank to work on. Additional pieces are available for purchase if you wish to make more than one item. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Race down the mountain with friends and family this winter!

Get ready for our B-I-N-G-L-O session by creating a festive glowing mask to wear to the event!

Dream up your own face painting design to have our artist recreate on you!

Create a shimmering beaded snowflake to compliment the season in this complimentary session!

Turn off the devices and get back to the basics. Play an old fashioned board game with the kids. A variety of board games are available for guests at Minerals from our board game lending library. Please see the Adventure Center desk for details.

In this fun holiday workshop, participants will create candy bars using Pop It toys as their molds. Choose which edible elements to add to the candy bars and take home the delicious creations! A sweet experience for candy lovers. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.

Come kid around during an hour long yoga class with our playful farm goats, followed by a half hour meet and greet with photo opps and to get to know these fun animals even better! Class is held indoors for the winter season. Please dress comfortably. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Put on your croquet whites or come as you are to the lawn in front of the Crystal Springs Clubhouse for some friendly lawn game competition. Croquet is a lawn game that is originated in England that is played with wooden balls and mallets where individuals or teams compete by hitting the balls through a series of hoops or wickets planted in the ground. On most dates in season, the lawn and croquet equipment croquet equipment is available for guests of both hotels to play on a first come first serve basis.

If you have the spirit of adventure, jump from a plane at 14,500 ft. at New Jersey's premier skydiving destination. Skydive Sussex is located just 15 minutes from Crystal Springs Resort at the Sussex County Municipal Airport. First time jumpers can dive tandem with a professional who can also record your experience with a helmet mounted camera.

Kids can choose their design, color it in, then write their very own season's greetings. All that's needed is a bit of creativity to make a one-of-a-kind card for family and friends! Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

'Tis the season to enjoy your favorite holiday songs at the Christmas Corner. You'll be entertained by the sounds of the season and can also sing along to all your favorite carols. Our group will make spirits brights with an array of popular and beloved tunes. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Do you have what it takes to enter the hockey slapshot competition? Put on your competitive hat, wind up your hockey stick and slap the puck as hard as you can toward the desired target. The participant with the most accurate shot will win the title! Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Come out for a holiday meet and greet with Santa's baby goats. These adorable animals love to dress up for the season and play with guests of all ages. Step into their pen for some unforgettably fun photo opportunities. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. This experience is accessible to guests of both hotels. Hosted in Frosty's Courtyard at Minerals Hotel.

Get ready to set sail for the ultimate Yacht Rock getaway at Crystal Springs Resort from January 24 – 26, 2025.

This holiday season, your door can be decorated beautifully with a creation from our wreath making workshop! Step by step instruction is provided as you use beads, balls, pine cones, ornaments and your own imagination to make this lovely decoration. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Enjoy a winter wagon ride in the fresh mountain air as part of your seasonal visit. Climb aboard and travel from Grand Cascades Lodge to our festive Christmas Corner, where the holiday spirit lives. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the ride. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

It's time to get your competitor hats on for some family friendly competition! Join us for a traditional game of Bingo, filled with laughter! Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge

Santa knows if you've been naughty or nice, but you still need to write him all that you want for Christmas! Fill out a holiday card with your gift wishes, and then hang it on our tree for Santa to see! Good things on the way for those who've been nice. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

Kids will have lots of fun creating holiday ornaments. A little glue, some glitter and a few basic craft supplies are all that's needed for decorations that youngsters can easily make. These DIY ornaments add a special touch to your tree. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.

New this year, the holiday Light Hunt is a fun scavenger hunt where guests search for animal lights that are hidden outdoors around the Glice skating rink and festive Christmas Corner. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Kids are invited to get creative by crafting their very own holiday greeting cards, allowing them to express their wishes in a one-of-a-kind way. Cards and supplies are provided for all participants. Move over Hallmark! Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.

'Tis the season to make delicious smiles! Have fun with this holiday tradition as you decorate three gingerbread people to create tasty treats. Use icing, colorful sprinkles and bright candies to make your cookies one-of-a-kind. All supplies will be provided. Hosted at Minerals Hotel.

It's time for festive and fun Reindeer Games at Crystal Springs Resort! Enjoy a variety of winter and holiday themed family games including the Candy Cane Hunt, Can't Catch the Gingerbread Man, Reindeer Ring Toss and many others. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.

During this very popular workshop, big and little kids alike will enjoy decorating a Gingerbread House with lots of delicous candy. Bring home your sweet creation to display for the holidays. While decorating, festive holiday music will fill the air. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Get into the holiday spirit while decorating your very own mini Christmas tree! Show your creativity with shiny beads, glistening balls and your own imagination to make the perfect tree, plus enjoy delicious s'mores afterwards. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel.

A visit to our live nativity scene will awaken your holiday spirit. This holiday event features staff in costume and live animals, which bring the story of Christmas to life. Photos are allowed. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the visit. Included for guests of both hotels. Hosted at Christmas Corner by the Crystal Springs Clubhouse adjacent to Grand Cascades Lodge.

Children will take their Global Passport around to each Holiday mailbox, encountering clues to determine on which continent Santa is delivering presents and making sure none fall from his sleigh! Clues include holiday traditions celebrated around the world. Hosted at Grand Cascades Lodge.

Have you been naughty or nice? Make sure to bring your camera and holiday gift list to meet the man with the goodies in his bag. Santa will be visiting Christmas Corner at Grand Cascades Lodge and Frosty's Cantina at Minerals Hotel. Reservations are not required. First come, first served. Open to Members and guests of both hotels.