Montage Hotels & Resorts Unveils 2026 Festive Programming to Celebrate the Holiday Season

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Montage Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce its 2026 festive happenings at Montage Laguna Beach, Montage Deer Valley, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Montage Los Cabos, Montage Healdsburg, and Montage Big Sky. Each destination celebrates the season with curated experiences, from larger-than-life gingerbread displays and alpine après-ski rituals to Baja-inspired feasts and Lowcountry traditions.

Montage Laguna Beach (Laguna Beach, California)

• Life-sized Gingerbread Display: Miniature re-creation of the resort and ocean view with complimentary hot chocolate, cider, and cookies (Nov. 23 – Jan. 3).
• Newport Beach Boat Parade Ride: Private 4-hour charter yacht aboard Aperitivo, with champagne, treats, and warm blankets (Dec. 16 – 20; $3,200+ per charter).
• Family Activities: Gingerbread house decorating in December, florist-guided wreath making, and holiday crafts at Paintbox.
• Dining & Events: Thanksgiving Feast in the Grand Ballroom; à la carte seasonal specials at The Loft and Studio Mediterranean. Daily Holiday Afternoon Tea (Nov. 20 – Jan. 10). Christmas Eve carolers and Christmas Day Feast.
• New Year's: Cabaret-themed NYE Party in the Grand Ballroom ($295++ per guest) and New Year's Day Brunch.

For full schedules, pricing, and reservations please visit Montage Laguna Beach Holiday Programming.

Montage Healdsburg (Sonoma County, California)

• Merry Mahjong: Mahjong afternoon with holiday music, Surveyor wine, and grazing stations benefiting the Healdsburg Food Pantry ($70 per person; tickets available here).
• Annual Holiday Tree Lighting: Kick off the festive season on Dec. 3 at 5pm with caroling and treats. Open to resort guests and the local community.
• Family Activities: Santa's Workshop with gingerbread house decorating and holiday crafts ($150 per guest). Letters to Santa in the Lobby (Dec. 1 – 24).
• Dining & Events: Thanksgiving Supper at Hazel Hill with four courses and live jazz ($185/adult); Scout Field Bar Afternoon Tea (Nov. 27 – 29 & Dec. 24 – 27; $115/guest). Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining at Hazel Hill.
• New Year's: Five-course New Year's Eve dinner at Hazel Hill.

For full schedules, pricing, and reservations please visit, Montage Healdsburg Holiday Programming.

Montage Palmetto Bluff (Bluffton, South Carolina)

• Blitzen's Bar Speakeasy: Speakeasy Hush transforms with seasonal cocktails, live music, trivia, and bingo (Nov. 28 – Dec. 30).
• Interactive Gingerbread Shoppe & 12 Days of Porching: 12-foot gingerbread display on the Inn library porch offering daily featured cookies and a hot cocoa bar.
• Lighting of the Village: Kick-off to the festive season on Nov. 28 with carolers, food trucks, and pop-up bars.
• Family Activities: Mrs. Claus story time at Paintbox, Letters to Santa, and Santa meet-and-greets at Octagon and Buffalos.
• Dining & Events: Thanksgiving Grand Buffet in Wilson Ballroom (Nov. 26; $169/adult, $69/child); Southern Supper & Oyster Roast at Moreland Landing (Nov. 27 & Dec 24; $95/adult, $55/child). Plus, mahjong lessons (Nov. 24) and Georgia Southern Raptor Show & Dueling Pianos (Nov. 25).
• New Year's: Speakeasy Soirée at Hush featuring dueling pianos and a festive countdown.

For full schedules, pricing, and reservations please visit, Montage Palmetto Bluff Holiday Programming.

Montage Deer Valley (Park City, Utah)

• 12 Days of Montage: Countdown featuring winter wildlife experiences, wine tastings, Utah Symphony opera performance in the Vista Lounge, and Ballet West Nutcracker interpretation (Dec. 13 – 24).
• The Après Lounge: Slopeside ski-in/ski-out Veuve Clicquot champagne yurt serving bubbly, caviar, and charcuterie.
• Family Activities: Mini Wellness Classes with children's skincare brand Rini; Breakfast with Santa (Dec. 5, 12, 19; $75/adult, $45/child); in-room stockings (Dec. 15 – 24).
• Dining & Events: Thanksgiving Feast at Vista Lounge ($125/adult, $55/child) and Apex; Christmas Eve ($140/adult, $60/child) and Christmas Day Feasts ($105/adult, $50/child).
• New Year's: NYE dinner at Apex ($195–$225/adult, $75/child), Ballroom Family Send-Off ($120/adult, $65/child), and Vista Lounge countdown.

For full schedules, pricing, and reservations please visit, Montage Deer Valley Holiday Programming.

Montage Big Sky (Big Sky, Montana)

• Festive Market: Inaugural weekend artisan market on the Mountain Lawn (Nov. 27 – 28, Dec. 5, 12, 19, 20, 26, 27, Jan. 1 – 2) open from 4 – 7pm, with extended opening hours on Nov. 27 from 5 – 8pm.
• Holiday Lighting Ceremony: Kick off the festive season on Nov. 27 with a ceremonial lighting on the Front drive, a visit from Santa Claus, caroling, and festive treats. Open to resort guests and the local community.
• Mountain Rituals: Après-ski cookies and cocoa, s'mores at the Alpenglow Firepit, Raclette with mulled wine, 'Boots & Bubbles' ski fittings, and night tubing.
• Family Activities: Photos with Santa throughout the season. At Paintbox, children's programming includes Snowed-In Storytime, Children's Night Out, pool parties, cookie decorating and Compass Explorers ski escorts.
• Dining & Events: Thanksgiving Feast in Grand Ballroom ($165/adult, $65/child); Cortina Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes ($165/guest) and Christmas Day Feast; specialty pairings (Bourbon & Bison, Champagne & Caviar) Dec. 22 – 30.
• New Year's: Adults-only NYE ultra-lounge with DJ at Rivalry Room; NYE Children's Night Out at Paintbox.

For full schedules, pricing, and reservations please visit, Montage Big Sky Holiday Programming.

Montage Los Cabos (Los Cabos, Mexico)

• Market of Flavor Under the Stars: Asian-inspired oceanfront night market Dec. 23 ($130/adult, $65/child).
• Christmas Village Lighting Ceremony: A festive evening on the Central Lawn featuring a tree lighting, visit from Santa Claus, live music, and holiday cocktails (Dec. 22).
• Family Activities: Holiday portraits on the Ocean Lawn (Dec. 20 – 25), Paintbox Mexican Posada Night (Dec. 26), and Santa photos and activities on the Central Lawn (Dec. 25).
• Dining & Events: Thanksgiving on the Beach ($975 for 2; $235 additional) or Thanksgiving Feast by the Sea at Marea ($195/adult, $95/child); Mexican Christmas Eve Dinner at Mezcal and Feast at Marea; Château d'Yquem & Blue Cheese Tasting Dec. 27 ($275/adult); Santa Maria Seafood Night Dec. 29 ($170/adult, $85/child).
• New Year's: NYE fireworks over the Sea of Cortez, Central Lawn countdown, and New Year's Day sunrise sound bath.

For full schedules, pricing, and reservations please visit, Montage Los Cabos Holiday Programming.

Montage Hotels & Resorts Signature Festive Programming

Across all six Montage properties, guests can experience these signature traditions throughout the season:

• Hanukkah Celebrations: Nightly menorah lightings take place Dec. 4 – 12 across all properties, accompanied by seasonal culinary specialties and dedicated children's crafts at Paintbox.
• Santa Claus & Family Experiences: Dedicated Letters to Santa, holiday crafts, and themed seasonal sessions at Paintbox, plus Santa Claus appearances and photo opportunities throughout December.
• Montage Mistletoe: Guests are invited to capture special memories under the mistletoe and tag photos with #MontageMistletoe to be featured on Montage Hotels & Resorts' social media pages.
• Signature Holiday Dining: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve dining experiences tailored to local flavors and settings.

For reservations or more information about Montage Hotels & Resorts, please visit www.montage.com or follow @montagehotels. For Montage Hotels & Resorts holiday images, click here.

About Montage Hotels & Resorts

Montage Hotels & Resorts is the ultra-luxury hospitality management company founded by Alan J. Fuerstman. Designed to serve the affluent and discerning traveler and homeowner, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts, and residences. Each Montage property offers comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. The portfolio of hotels, resorts and residences includes: Montage Laguna Beach, Montage Deer Valley, Montage Palmetto Bluff, Montage Los Cabos, Montage Healdsburg, and Montage Big Sky. Future destinations include Montage Cay, Montage Punta Mita, Montage Valle de Guadalupe and Montage Ras El Hekma. Montage Hotels & Resorts is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts. For more information, follow @montagehotels or visit www.montage.com.

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