Why Visit This Winter?

The crisp mountain air and magnificent vistas of the Garden State's picturesque Northwest are waiting for you! Whether with the family, your friends or that special someone, join us for an authentic Appalachian retreat this winter featuring our cozy guest rooms, heated snow pools and extraordinary dining.

Discover our exceptional winter packages as well as our recommendations for an array of on-property and area seasonal activities during your stay! 

Children Glice Skating Together during family vacation in NJ

#1 - Skate on our Glice Rink

Come glide around the rink and then warm up by the fire with a hot cocoa or festive adult beverage from the Jacques Torres Cocoa Cabin. Rink time and skate use are included for guests of both hotels.

Couple drinks cocktails in outdoor snow pool.

#2 - Chill in the Snow Pool

Experience the great outdoors, drink in hand, at our heated snow pools available at both Grand Cascades Lodge and Minerals Hotel. 

Woman laying on table receiving a back massage.

#3 – Relax the Mind, Body & Spirit

Rejuvenate at our two luxurious spas – Elements and Reflections, where attentive pampering will soothe the mind and body.  Experience a pampering array of massages, facials and body treatments.

Two people warming hands up by fire.

#4 – Have Fun at Frosty’s Cantina

Discover a magical village located at Minerals Hotel, complete with festive cocktails, hot chocolate, pony rides, axe throwing marshmallow roasting, toasty fire pits and more.

Restaurant Latour dish on white plate.

#5 – Enjoy World-Class Dining

Our seasonally inspired restaurants feature 100+ ingredients sourced from local farms and our own garden. Indulge in the state's top Restaurant Latour, featuring extraordinary wines from our world-class wine cellar. 

Young boy riding down water slide at Biosphere Pool

#6 – Slide into the Biosphere

Go down a 140’ slide in the tropical Biosphere featuring exotic freeform pools surrounded by lush tropical foliage specially transported to be housed in the Biosphere.

Woman wearing hat and gloves getting ready to throw axe at target.

#7 – Compete in Axe Throwing

This winter, bring your group out for the popular activity of axe throwing. This modern sport involves throwing an axe at a target, attempting to hit the bullseye as near as possible. {Ages 14 & up}

Hernan Romero playing guitar on stage at Crystal Cabaret.

#8 – Visit the Crystal Cabaret

Spend the evening enjoying gifted singers, talented comedians and Grammy award-winning musician Hernan Romero, all playing in a night club setting. Includes an open bar with signature cocktails and wine plus sophisticated bites. Hosted on Saturdays. 

Group with goats on their backs

#9 – Kid Around with Goat Yoga

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 to get to know these friendly four-legged friends.

Wine Cellar Bottle Display

#10 – Discover the Wine Cellar

Experience our extraordinary wine tasting and education programs, The Curator shopping experience, plus discover the wonders of the cellar on an insightful tour through its chambers.