WDL Vail Club Experience Letter 2021
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Colorchange SPRING 2021 experience VAIL DEAR MEMBER, As we close out another ski season, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support through a season like no other. Our goal at the start of season was to keep you safe with new protocols in place, yet also allow you to enjoy the property and your time in Vail. We recognize that at times our new protocols created limited access to amenities or longer wait times. While the pandemic brought limitations it also challenged us to look at all our operations and how we could improve the experience. With updates such as pool staff, contactless check in, and QR codes for instant menu access in the Lounge, I am very proud of the team for finding opportunities to add to and improve the operations instead of just reducing or eliminating services due to the pandemic. Many of these changes and updates will remain as positive enhancements long after we return to normal operations. Speaking of updates, in a time when many of us could not travel, Marriott International made significant updates to our Hotel Reservation Service (HRS) Benefit, so when the time is right, you have even more opportunities to travel. While previously your Benefits only extended to The Ritz-Carlton when using the HRS program, now you can enjoy the benefit at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, Edition and JW Marriott hotels and resorts. In closing, I also would like to take the opportunity to thank our Ladies and Gentlemen for all their efforts this season. They adapted in stride to new operating procedures all while continuing to deliver the Legendary Service of The Ritz-Carlton. We truly could not have made it through this season without them. I look forward to welcoming you back to Vail soon! Jack Diemar Area General Manager THE RITZ-CARLTON CLUB & RESIDENCES, VAIL | SECOND QUARTER1 experience SEASON IN ItRE has been a Vwinter IseasonEW like no other and it is not over yet! Vail Resorts recently announced the winter 2020-2021 ski season has been extended until Sunday, April 18. We are delighted with the news and the opportunity to see you CALENDAR OF EVENTS again for some beautiful blue bird spring skiing. APRIL We want to take this opportunity to thank our Ladies and 4 - Easter Gentlemen, as well as our Owners, Members and guests for 18 - Vail Closing Day your commitment to our safety protocols. Through every- one’s efforts we have been able to successfully navigate 19 - The Lounge Closing for Off-Season through a difficult time. MAY We look forward to “returning to normal” as much as possi- 9 - Mother’s Day ble and enjoying the great outdoors this summer season. 13 - Board of Directors Meeting We will continue to abide by State and County guidelines 21 - The Lounge Re-opening and follow Marriott International guidance as we navigate the next steps and phases as we return to normal. JUNE 10-13 - GoPro Mountain Games 13 - Vail Farmers’ Market and Art Show Begins JULY 4 - Independence Day / Vail America Days 2 experience A World of Possibilities THE NEW EXPANDED HOTEL RESERVATION SERVICE On February 1, 2021, we announced the new expanded Hotel Reservation Service (HRS). Member Services has been fully informed of this This service affords Club Members the traditional change to the Hotel Reservation Service and HRS services and amenities to which you have would be delighted to make any hotel become accustomed when traveling within our reservations for you. Member Services can be brands, with one very significant difference. Now, reached at 1.888.220.2084. Members are always the service is available for your stays at all Marriott welcome to visit Marriott.com and use the three- International luxury hotels and resorts around the digit special rate code: RES to view and reserve globe—no longer being limited to hotel stays the Club Member rate that is available at solely within The Ritz-Carlton brand of home participating properties. purchase. This is truly exciting news, as the service will entitle you to Member VIP status with stays at On a separate note, if you are not yet a member The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W Ho-tels, The of the world’s richest loyalty program, Marriott Luxury Collection, EDITION and JW Marriott Bonvoy™, you are invited to join today. This hotels and resorts.* membership helps us to better cater to your unique preferences and provides premium The Hotel Reservation Service is dedicated to opportunities for a variety of exciting rewards matching the experience with the Members and such as exquisite experiences, special crafting each detail to ensure every stay is entirely partnerships and points rewards. To enroll in this unique. We seek to inspire and enlighten, exclusive program and experience a new level of exceeding all expectations with one-of-a-kind luxury, we invite you to visit: experiences. Your exclusive privileges include: www.meetmarriottbonvoy. marriott.com. 10% off regular room rate; upgrade at time of *The Expanded Hotel Reservation Service is not available at check-in (based on availability); daily breakfast for Bulgari Hotels and Resorts. two; special hotel amenity (subject to availability; varies by brand and location); welcome amenity and note from General Manager; complimentary high-speed Internet access; 4:00 p.m. check-out (based on availability). 3 experience ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS JOSHUA PUTTERMAN President REBECCA HINKLE Vice President JIM MARKS Secretary/Treasurer FOLLOW US Stay in touch and follow us on FROM CHEF LOU’S KITCHEN Instagram @ritzcarltonclubvail to INGREDIENTS learn about property events and information. • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced • 2 medium onions, peeled and grated • 1 cup red lentils • 5 cups water or chicken stock • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger • 1 whole small hot chili • 2 teaspoons ground coriander • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin • ½ teaspoon turmeric • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper COCONUT YOGURT • 2 tablespoons plain full fat yogurt • 2 tablespoons coconut cream • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro PREPARATION 1. Melt the butter with the olive oil in a medium pot over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent and tender, about 10 minutes. 2. Add the carrots, lentils, water, ginger, chili, coriander, cumin, turmeric, cayenne; stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover tightly, and simmer 20 minutes or until the carrots are fork-tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove the chili pepper and discard. 3. To make the coconut yogurt, in a small bowl stir together the yogurt, coconut cream, and cilantro. 4. Divide the soup among bowls and garnish with the coconut yogurt. 4.