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By Don Chareunsy

The holidays and its festive decorations are gone for the season, but it’s not too late to experience Green Valley Ranch Resort & Spa’s annual Winter at the Terrace – with its handcrafted cocktails, light bites, fire pits and igloos, aka enclosed domes – although this pop-up activation comes to an end, as well, on Feb. 15 in Henderson.

The enchanting outdoor lounge just off the main lobby of Green Valley Ranch has become an annual tradition, and this year was no different with the light food menu, which is surprisingly filling, festive – and festively named – cocktails (a few of them are served hot) and chilly evening temperatures, perfect for the fire pits, while blankets are provided for the igloos.

In a Jan. 18 visit, it was chilly, so we went back and forth between a fire pit (and heaters) and igloo with blankets (and no heaters). The fun and festive food and beverages: Tuscan charcuterie, Ortikia Mezze, winter fondue, candied maple bacon and the cocktails Baby It’s Cold Outside, Under the Mistletoe and Hot Chocolate Experience with Bailey’s Salted Caramel Irish Cream.

In the first visit in 2022 to make it a Happy Holidays in Henderson, Winter at the Terrace included holiday decorations, fire pits and s’mores, hot chocolate cart, charcuterie, deviled eggs, salad and cocktails. I imbibed the espresso martini, spiked cider and Old Fashioned (Sweater Weather, garnished with a gingerbread sweater) but missed the mulled wine/sangria, eggnog and mule.

The final days and hours for Winter at the Terrace this season are 4 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and reservations are required for the seasonal outdoor experience. Winter at the Terrace is perfect for a chill night out with friends, a romantic Valentine’s Day stop and other special occasions.

Photo credit: Cole Curtis Photography

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