By Amy Quesenberry
Special to the Turnagain Times

Blueberry Festival August 21 & 22

Did you know blueberries assist eyesight, help prevent cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s, and improve balance, coordination and short-term memory? On top of all those benefits, blueberries taste fantastic! Come celebrate our favorite super food at the Alyeska Resort Blueberry Festival Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21 and 22 from noon until 6 p.m. at the hotel pond courtyard. This event features live music, local vendors, cooking demos, disc golf tournament and pie-eating contest. For a full schedule, go online to AlyeskaResort.com.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Wine Tasting

The resort has partnered with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars of Napa Valley for two special events during Blueberry Festival. Sample Stag’s Leap during a wine tasting from 1-4 p.m. on the Columbia patio both days of the festival. Tickets cost $25 and include two tasting tickets, light appetizers and a presentation by a wine expert from Stag’s Leap.

As a grand finale to blueberry weekend, Seven Glaciers Restaurant will be hosting a Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner on Sunday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. The Wine Dinner is $195 per person and room packages start at $249 per person. Reserve online or by calling 754-2237

Yoga Workshops

Alyeska continues its series of yoga sessions on Aug. 22 and 29 from 5-6:30 p.m. The sessions will include 90 minutes of Vinyasa flow yoga with guest instructor Allison Wilkey and access to The Hotel Alyeska fitness center and pool for the day of the session. All participants receive a gift bag and chance to win a Prana prize package. Rates are $25 per session. Call 754-2550 to reserve your space.

Fungus Fair Concert

Just in time for prime mushroom picking season, Fungus Fair is a weekend of forays, naturalist presentations and workshops taking place Aug. 27 to 29. As part of Fungus Fair, Alyeska will host a free outdoor concert with the Denali Cooks in the hotel pond courtyard on Friday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. with opening act Andy Mullen. Beer, wine and mushroom-themed food will be available. For complete Fungus Fair schedule, check online or call 754-2348.

Fungus Fair Formal

Alyeska’s culinary team will create a fabulous multi-course dinner showcasing local fungus treasures with paired wines at the Fungus Fair Formal dinner on Saturday, Aug. 28. The evening also includes live entertainment and a silent auction benefitting the Girdwood Trails Committee. Tickets are available at the Tram Ticket Office or by calling 754-2275 and the cost is $100 per person or $600 per table for eight.

Costco Gift Cards

Alyeska Resort is currently running a gift card promotion through Costco Wholesale. The offer is for two $50 gift cards that can be applied towards any purchase at the resort with no restrictions or expiration dates. The cost of the gift cards for Costco members is $79.99 (20 percent savings). The gift cards will be available at both Anchorage Costco locations (Dimond and DeBarr) until Sept. 15.

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