Stewart Mountain Lodging Blog

Family Exploration in the Canyon There’s a term for the consequences of this divorce between human and habitat — nature deficit disorder, coined by the writer Richard Louv in a 2005 book, “Last Child in the Woods.” It sounds trendy, a bit of sociological shorthand, but we tend to agree with his thinking. Louv argues that certain behavioral problems could be caused by the sharp decline in how little time children now...

Timpanogos in all her Morning Glory Just because my choice of the perfect getaway is Stewart Mountain Lodging in Sundance, Utah does not mean that my 16 year old daughter would agree…actually, she would probably rather disagree just for the sake of doing so…but I finally convinced her to join me on one of my trips out west! As much as I had hoped and wished she would be touched...

Dinner with the Stars More work went into getting our newest venue ready for the big event than most realized but the end result was fantastic. A guest of ours desired a celebration in the mountains so that is what we gave her. She invited close friends and family and we provided the rest. Our talented chef Kris Dews prepared the menu while we worked on appropriate lighting for an...

Grab your Bike and Climb Just because the snow has melted doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your favorite mountain vacation. In fact, the weeks between the ski resorts closing days and the start of summer operations are prime time to visit the mountains with special offers to lure you in. What’s even better, you’ll have the entire place practically to yourself. This year’s temps and early snow melt have an...

Firefighter’s Pancake Breakfast Saturday April 6, 8am – 11am Enjoy a Breakfast of Champions with the local firefighters of Sundance and get fingerprints on all their shiny tools. The Sundance Resort is hosting a Pancake Breakfast for the North Fork Fire Department and their volunteers in Sundance, UT as a fundraiser for the department. The event will be April 6th from 8am – 11am in the Rehearsal Hall at the...

Escape from Condo Hell We all have our own definition of what a vacation is or should be. It varies from husband and wife, your family and the in-laws, one culture to the next. For some it is simply not being at work but many have a sense of adventure and a desire to find something unique and memorable. Throughout my life I have done my best to avoid the...

New Timber Frame Mountain Retreat Utah ski resorts are busy reporting their snow totals from the first big storm of the season. With advances in snowmaking and a couple of decent storms many resorts are able to open early than ever. So what does this mean for you? It’s time to start planning your ski getaway. Whether it’s preseason to warm up the muscles, the family holiday away from the...

Hummingbird Frenzy It’s July and the hummingbirds are out in swarms. Check out this great video Brad snagged of a hummingbird feeding frenzy! * Make sure your volume is up to get the full effect. You’d better believe these little guys have a sweet tooth!

Summer Activities in Full Swing The hills are alive in Sundance this summer and great activities are everywhere! Cool off floating the Provo River or take in the views on a chair lift ride to Ray’s summit, then explore a little nature on one of Sundance’s many hiking trails or on horseback. Find more info and ideas here. Still looking for some last-minute July 4th activities? Each year the Utah Symphony performs patriotic...

We’re famous! Well, our cabins are. Our own Chalet on Timphaven and Eagle’s Nest Lodge were recently the set of the the newly released film, “Darling Companion“ by Sony Pictures starring Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline! Check out this official trailer to see lots of great cabin shots and some beautiful views around the Sundance area. And of course, if you get a chance to catch this movie post your reviews...