Day One
Optional Activities:
Winter Wonderland
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Day One Optional Activities: |
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Lunch
221 South Oak, one of Telluride's finest bistros, is not typically open for lunch, but can be reserved privately for your group. Located at the base of the ski mountain in town, they are easily accessible to skiers, cross-country skiers and snowshoe hikers, and provide gourmet meals in a casually elegant atmosphere—perfect after a morning on the trail.
Evening Event: Gorrono Ranch Dinner Sleigh Ride
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This snowcat-drawn sleigh ride to Gorrono Ranch Restaurant is a thrilling experience. Guests will take in the view of the 14,000 foot peaks of the San Juan mountain range and hear about the history of the ranch. After the sleigh ride, Gorrono offers exceptionally fine dining in their rustic lodge. The chefs create a menu which focuses on fresh ingredients, homemade soups and breads, savory sauces, and tempting desserts. |
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Sample Menu
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Appetizer or Caesar Salad |
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Choice of Entree Filet Mignon Pan Seared and accompanied by a Rich Fennel and Shiitake Mushroom Demi-glaze or Venison Flank Steak Char-grilled in a Stoneground Mustard Cabernet Marinade or Blueberry Glazed Duck Breast Pan Seared and finished under the broiler or Grilled Salmon Fillet sprinkled with Cajun Spices, topped with a Roasted Red Pepper Buerre Blanc or Seafood Pasta with Sauteed Shrimp, Scallops, and Clams tossed with Linguine in a Light Cream Sauce or Penne Pasta with Creamy Pesto, Sundried Tomatoes, Broccoli, Yellow and Green Squash, and Bell Peppers Except for pasta dishes, all entrees are served with the Vegetable and Potato du Jour
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Chef's Selection of Desserts
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Day Two Group Activity: Snowmobile tour with lunch |
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Evening Event: Reception and Dine Around
A Gallery Reception, in one of Telluride or Mountain Village's impressive art galleries, is a great way to gather the group, before dispatching to dine around restaurants.
Dine Around in Town
Enjoy an evening of fine dining in Telluride's best restaurants. The town of Telluride is home to a diverse array of outstanding dining experiences. Let us take care of the difficult job of selecting just the right restaurants, suggesting menus and wines, reserving the prime seating areas, and paying the check. We have included sample menus, and are happy to forward the full menus and wine lists as they become available for the winter season.
Cocktail and appetizer receptions, escort staff, and decor suggestions are also available for dine arounds.
Cosmopolitan features a menu that changes weekly based on seasonally available ingredients, and the town's most impressive wine list. The Tasting Cellar at the Cosmopolitan features a wine pairing dinner, in a private wine cellar that easily seats up to 36.
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Amuse Bouche Seared Foie Gras with Local Radiccio, Apples and Balsamic Reduction Seaview Brut Sparkling |
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First Course Seared Smoked Tuna with a Chanterelle Mushroom And Arugula Tart Drouhin 1997 Beaujolais Villages |
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Second Course Olathe Corn and Maine Lobster Stew Cottonwood Canyon 1994 Chardonnay |
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Third Course Montrovian Yellow Tomatoes with Basil |
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Intermezzo Plum-Ginger Sorbet |
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Main Course Rack of New Zealand Lamb with Whole Grain Mustard and Pumpkin Seed Oil Emulsion La Gorrigue 1995 Gigandas Or Sesame Crusted Alaskan Halibut with Squash Blossom Risotto, Truffle Oil and Carrot Sauce Chateau Maison Neuve 1996 Saint Emillion |
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Dessert White Chocolate Souffle with White Peach Ice Cream and Raspberry Sauce Ironstone "Obsession" Symphony |
Rustico Ristorante, serving traditional Italian dishes, is located on main street, and is easily the most popular restaurant in town. The antique bar, exposed brick, fireplace, and patio, give Rustico a warm, rustic feel.
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Gamberi e Capesante al Sughetto Shrimp and scallops served on a crusty filone with saffron and fresh chopped tomato |
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Zuppa di Minestrone Homemade vegetable soup Or Insalata di Funghi e Fagioli Mixed field greens with shiitake and portobello mushrooms, white Tuscan beans, in a light wild berry vinaigrette |
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Agnello al Girarrosto Rotisserie Leg of lamb stuffed with garlic and rosemary, served with roasted potato and vegetables Or Branzino alla Livornese Baked seabass with black and green olives, oregano, light marinara sauce, served with fresh mashed potato and green beans |
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Torta de Mele Homemade apple tart served with caramel sauce and vanilla gelato |
La Marmotte serves classic French cuisine, and is located in Telluride's original icehouse. The upper dining room at La Marmotte can be reserved for the exclusive use of your group, and seats 12.
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Les Potages & Salades & Hors d'Hoeuvres La Soupe aux Trois Oignons Gratinee au Brie baked three onion soup with hard cider, topped with croutons & Brie Or La Salade d'Hiver aux Endives Mesclun greens & Belgian endive, toasted walnuts, Gruyere cheese & walnut vinaigrette Or Les Raviolis Maison au Canard Fume our own ravioli filled with smoked duck, served with truffle sauce |
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Plats de Resistance Le Filet de Merou aux Chanterelles braised filet of grouper in a chanterelle & thyme broth, fresh fettuccine & haricots verts Or La Cote de Veau Grille au Buerre d'Echalotes grilled free-range veal chop rubbed with aromatic herbs, morrel risotto & asparagus Or Le Medaillon du Porc a la Cardamome roasted pork loin with cardamom carrots, mashed potatoes & Marsala sauce |
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Chef's Selection of Desserts
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The New Sheridan Chop House, in the historic New Sheridan Hotel, specializes in wild game (including kangaroo, ostrich and deer), pasta dishes, fresh meats, poultry and seafood. The newly-remodeled back room is perfect for a private party of 14-16 people.
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Starter Fresh Potato Leek Soup Or Spring Mix Salad |
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Entree 8 oz Filet Mignon with Bearnaise Sauce Or Salmon with Hollandaise Sauce Or Elk Loin with Four Peppercorn Sauce |
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Sides All entrees are served with the Vegetable du Jour, and choice of Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, French Fries, or Baked Potato |
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Chef's Selection of Desserts
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Day Three Group Activity: NASTAR Race. |
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| Some programs can be fueled by the competitive nature of the participants. A NASTAR race, set up on the Telluride Ski Mountain with a barbecue at its base, is a great way to get everyone involved. The electronically timed course is designed for beginners and experts; race against one another or simply against your own best time. Non-skiers can enjoy the show sipping hot chocolate under a custom decorated tent, and be joined by the racers for a catered lunch. | |
Menu
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Tortilla Soup Seasoned Beef and Chicken Fajitas Southwestern Black Beans and Rice Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, Ripe Olives, Guacamole and Hand Pressed Tortillas Caramel Apple Pie, Freshly Baked Cookies, Fresh Fruit Assorted Sodas, Bottled Water, Mineral Water Beer and Wine on consumption |
Evening Event: An Evening of Historic Telluride
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Begin the evening with a walking tour of town, and an
introduction to Telluride's historic past. An experienced guide describes
the history of the town and its growth from frontier mining outpost to
world-class ski destination. View the Galloping Goose, explore historic
buildings and learn about Telluride's ghosts through colorful stories
about Butch Cassidy, Jack Dempsey, frontier Madams and 'ladies of the
evening'.
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Following the tour, the group can enjoy cocktails and appetizers at the newly-renovated Telluride Historical Museum. A tour of the collection, or a discussion about the restoration effort, can also be arranged.
Keeping with the theme, Harmon's at the Depot is an historic Telluride landmark, beautifully renovated and featuring Southwestern cuisine with an Asian flair. Harmon's can comfortably accommodate 100 people, with several smaller rooms for private functions.
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Salad Caesar Salad With Shaved Parmesan and Grilled Herbed Croutons Or Harmon's House With Roasted Shallot Champagne Vinaigrette |
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Entree Herb Linguini with Grilled Seasonal Vegetables Or Grilled Colorado New York Strip Loin, Demi-Glace and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Or North Atlantic Salmon, Sherry Shiitake Sauce with Coconut Lemongrass Basmati Rice |
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Dessert Colorado Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream Or Classic Creme Brulee |
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