Stewart Mountain Lodging Blog

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...

Close Friends and Beautiful Birds We held our first annual Autumn Equinox party at Hanks. Our dear friend and talented Chef Kris Dews hosted a private party on the stream, under the stars. It was an intimate group of 25 guests and close friends, gathered to enjoy and share this beautiful time of year in the mountains of Sundance, UT. We invited our friend Patti Richards that runs the Great...

Fall in Sundance, Utah Our local news and weather station put together a list of the top 5 places to see the fall colors. We were happy to see our favorite hike to Stewart Falls in Sundance, UT made it on the list. To read their article click here KSL article. There is nothing more breathtaking than the fire red maples, golden aspens, tall deep green pines all against the rugged...

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...

Be A Hero on April 20th with Elevate! This year, on April 20th we invite you to join us with Elevate and their 5K charity run in Orem, UT and continue the Craig Perry legacy to LIVE. PLAY. LOVE. PRAY. The Heros and their families will meet at the Security Metrics building at 1275 W. 1600 N. in Orem. The race begins at 9:00 am and the auction and entertainment...

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...

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...

Hand-made rings, a candelit cabin in the  mountains, a surprise proposal: all of it happened right here last weekend! Our intern here at Stewart Mountain Lodging, Whitney, got engaged! The story in Whitney’s words: “Our Sundance engagement really began when we started making our wedding rings with Brittany Golden. Vicki recommended Brittany (she teaches a jewelry-making class at the Sundance resort) to me when she heard we were having a...