Reviewed by: Grace Howard
Check out the ultimate spot to celebrate the holidays in Birmingham + FREE events
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Plenty of people talk about the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, but what if it didn’t have to be that hard—and you didn’t have to travel far—to celebrate the season in style?
We found the perfect location for sparkling celebrations, fun themed events and even staycations with style.
See how Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort provides welcome respite and holiday cheer, just 30 minutes south of downtown.
On your list: Creating a welcoming spot for guests
Sure, you can make a big holiday meal and welcome multiple generations (and their +1s) into your meticulously-clean home…or you could make reservations.
Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort has ample dining options for the holidays, from the elevated flavors at Brock’s restaurant to locally-inspired fare at The Clubhouse the whole family can enjoy.
This is also a great spot to house family and out-of-town visitors in style. The upscale, Scottish-style resort (often referred to as “the Castle”) offers spa and golf experiences that will keep them entertained, and it gives you a central meeting spot where they’ll feel at home.
Catch up on all the tea with your nearest + dearest. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)
Because you won’t be the only one with this great idea, now’s the perfect time to book for your visiting guests, or—and we really love this idea—a staycation. Try a sister or mother-daughter weekend where you pamper yourselves in the spa, watch your favorite holiday movies with room service catering to every whim and just enjoy being together in a cozy, calming environment.
“Guests tell us Ross Bridge ‘feels like a getaway without the travel day.’ That’s exactly our goal for the holidays—easy, beautiful and effortless.”
– Jonathan McKinney, Director of Sales at Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort
On your list: Fun, free holiday events for the whole family
When you’re ready to get festive, Renaissance Ross Bridge has options for all sorts of seasonal revelry, all free and open to the public! Check out their signature events like:
- Holiday Fireside Readings: Christmas-themed tales told by special guests while you gather around the lobby’s gorgeous fireplace.
- Tuesday, December 2 | 7-8PM
- Tuesday, December 9 | 7-8PM
- Tuesday, December 16 | 7-8PM
- Breakfast with Santa: Not only do you enjoy a delicious Brock’s breakfast buffet with the Big Guy, you can get your kids’ pics made with him + enjoy holiday crafting.
- Sunday, December 7 | 8:30-10:30AM
- Sunday, December 14 | 8:30-10:30AM
- Sunday, December 21 | 8:30-10:30AM
- Cocoa + Caroling: The Hoover High School choir will be leading a joyful sing-along of timeless classics on the main terrace. Add a mug of hot cocoa to complete the holiday vibes.
- Friday, December 12 | 6PM
- Polar Express Pajama Night: Christmas is only a few short days away, so tuck in for a cozy movie night while you decorate cookies + watch this timeless classic.
- Saturday, December 20 | 6-8:30PM
In addition to these fun events, there are daily and weekly holiday moments, like crafts, S’mores by the fire, scavenger hunts, letters to Santa and more!
Hot holiday tip: For those over the age of 21, try the resort’s Mistletoe Mixology Class on Fridays in December from 4:30-5PM (or, if you prefer sipping vs stirring, you can sample fun, holiday-themed drinks all month long at JT’s).
And, lest we forget it’s the season of giving back: From Thanksgiving through December 16th, the resort is collecting new toys that will be donated to Children’s of Alabama to benefit their Sugar Plum Shop.
Now’s the time to book your family’s holiday celebrations in style at Renaissance Ross Bridge Resort. You’ll have the perfect backdrop to craft holiday memories that last for years to come.
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