Toasty fires, roast dinners and puddings, decorations and Santa – Yulefest is upon the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon region once again and Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains (MGallery collection) will warm the chill this winter.

Yulefest celebrations abound as the resort has been transformed into a winter wonderland from June to August. This annual event is perfect for families, friends and couples wanting to indulge in the wintry season.

Every Saturday from June to August, come and feast on a gourmet Christmas buffet dinner, featuring the freshest local ingredients, at Jamison's Restaurant.

Begin with a selection of sumptuous seafood platters and indulge in traditional heart-warming roasts with a variety of delectable accompaniments. Be sure to leave room for the delicious dessert buffet. There will be a special appearance from the North Pole which is sure to delight everyone.

Seatings at 6pm and 8.30pm, at $85.00 per adult and $39.00 per child. Bookings essential.

Yulefest business event packages are also available from $179.00 which includes a three-course Yulefest buffet, three hour standard beverage package and venue hire. Set in one of Fairmont Resort Blue Mountain's distinctive conference rooms, the Winter Wonderland experience will come alive with Christmas music, a dance floor and fabulous festive atmosphere. Conditions apply.

To book the Yulefest buffet dinner, call 02-4785 0000 or email reservations@fairmontresort.com.au.

For more information on the Yulefest business event package, call 02-4785 0000 or email conference@fairmontresort.com.au.

For further information about Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains, visit http://www.fairmontresort.com.au.

About Yulefest

The history of Yulefest in the Blue Mountains goes back 34 years to a small group of Irish visitors relaxing in front of a fire at The Mountain Heritage in Katoomba after enjoying the crisp, clear winter climate. 

Glancing out through the frosted window panes, they saw snowflakes dancing on the wind and thought of home. "Celebrating Christmas in Australia during the heat of summer just doesn't feel quite the same," one of the party said to hotel owner Garry Crockett.

As he listened to his guests, Mr Crockett remembered stories his own Irish father Bill used to tell him about a northern hemisphere white Christmas with traditional cards, sleigh rides, frosted windows, hot feasts and singing.

So it was that the first Yulefest (to differentiate between the religious festival of Christmas) was born to ease the pangs of homesickness for a group of nostalgic Celtic guests at The Mountain Heritage. 
(Taken from Blue Mountains Lithgow Oberon Tourism)

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