He was surprised and pleased by the entire evening, offering to lay our toddler down for the night while I ventured out with the 10-year olds. Typically, my husband refuses to take the youngest child out for dinner, much less expect to order – and finish! – a nice cocktail. With each sip/bite, our expectations were met, and exceeded. Note: “Wine Down” is a piece of peace…not to be missed.īailey – our sweet, attentive and timely waitress – quietly, yet convincingly, made suggestions on food and drinks. The treat was exactly what the doctor ordered and got us thru the family bathing, pleasantly. Our frozen tushies welcomed the hot baths and showers AND our exhausted energies rejoiced over the “Wine Down” delivery of meats/cheeses/accoutrements and petite syrah that were present when we hobbled into our cozy abode (kids excitement, excluded). Our ‘raisened’ fingers could barely push the elevator buttons seasoned families donned robes and cozy slippers to get them from pool to tub. Following an epic first dip at the waterpark, we meandered up to the room to prepare for dinner. The bonus? Your respite is an elevator ride away, found in comfortable and quiet surroundings in the Lodge’s varied, comfortable and easily accessible guest rooms. The occasional screams, melt-downs and high-pitched whistles all fill the air…but, this is JoyLand! No family is safe from the chaos that comes with fatigue at the Lodge. Extra eyes and ears are always appreciated. Whether this crowd is carefully watching for any unexpected shenanigans cannot be determined…but, they are there. There is even an elevated bar (our first registered place of peace) where the weary can rest/rejuvenate and enjoy the spirit that resides around. Active/on-duty parents, lifeguards (of whom, there are many), lounging/wide-eyed grandparents are all working together to ensure that the kiddos are safe and burning off the enthusiastic energy that is housed in the park’s dome. “There is strength in numbers” the quote comes to mind, here, as it does at many family-oriented locations. Being momentarily slowed by the presence of “THE GAMES” (arcade, bowling, mini-golf, ropes course, climbing wall), she and the big kids darted towards the explosive water action…goggles in hand, water shoes barely attached. My two-year-old literally screamed with delight and bee-bopped down the hall towards the waterpark, framed by gigantic, interior windows and showcasing controlled madness. We were too early to unpack, but not too early to dive-in! With wristbands attached (parents are allowed to connect theirs to a credit card kids have the ability to open their room, using the band as a key), we headed into what can only be described as JoyLand. I parked our too-many-belongings with the Bell Stand who promised to get our ‘stuff’ to the room once it was assigned. We checked in with Matthew, early, and were met with calm and welcoming gestures that helped us to get our bearings and prepare for the adventure ahead. But, I am here to tell you that a bit of peace and quiet may be found at the watermark behemoth, as there are more ways to enjoy some downtime than expected! Stay tuned… Our friends have whisked their children away for a quick visit, choosing to couple the 5 hr trip with a stay at The Broadmoor (for the parents!), as well. Our family drove down to beautiful Colorado Springs to check-out what has become a bit of a word-of-mouth advertising campaign in our own mountain resort town.
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