In mid-September, the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa provided the setting for a press conference to both announce and display works by artists who would be participating at ArtSplash, a fun event now in its fifth successful year. The art festival and silent skim board auction took place Sept. 22-23.
During the press conference, the artwork was great to see, with only half of the skim boards on display for the media and others in attendance to gawk over. There were some mighty fine boards on display (I bought one in the silent auction last year).
After everyone had a chance to speak about ArtSplash, we were introduced to Stan Kaminski, general manager of the Sheraton Carlsbad. Kaminski was elated to have ArtSplash organizers, artists, media and others on-site. It provided him with a wonderful opportunity to walk everyone through Carlsbad's newest resort and to showcase one of the city's finest, most conveniently situated hotels.
By the time the Sheraton Carlsbad opens in early 2008, Kaminski will have assembled a team of top-notch industry professionals, many of whom have spent years working in the hospitality industry right here in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Convention & Visitors Bureau was especially pleased when it learned that Rachel Blake, who formerly sat on its board of directors, has returned to Carlsbad and will oversee operations at the resort. She's one of many on team Sheraton who are anxiously working toward opening day.
Kaminski did a great job of describing exactly what Carlsbad's newest hotel property will have to offer its guests and patrons, including the Palm Court leading down to the pool, the spa and treatment rooms and the Ocean Court lawn that will easily handle weddings and receptions, team building and other healthful outdoor activities.
The 350-room resort will also have 25,000 square feet of function space, which is a welcome addition to both Carlsbad and North County.
Our visit wouldn't have been complete without a taste of things to come from the exquisite Twenty/20 Grill and Wine Bar Restaurant, which is going to be simply awesome with its ocean view and terrace dining. Chef Steven Patrick treated us to some grilled delights that were out of this world. I can't wait to take in this enjoyment, especially at sunset.
As we wrapped up our afternoon event and began gently packing up a dozen or so beautifully painted skim boards, it was said that as Carlsbad finds ways to both grow and sponsor more events like ArtSplash throughout the year, it can only be good news for existing and future lodging properties.
It isn't often that many of us get the chance to see these projects come to life since available land close to the ocean is especially in short supply. We think that Tim Stripe and Dave Brown, co-presidents of Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc., which owns the new resort, have certainly hit another home run. We congratulate these gentlemen for a wonderfully fine addition to our coastal destination.
Good luck and best wishes for every success!
During the press conference, the artwork was great to see, with only half of the skim boards on display for the media and others in attendance to gawk over. There were some mighty fine boards on display (I bought one in the silent auction last year).
After everyone had a chance to speak about ArtSplash, we were introduced to Stan Kaminski, general manager of the Sheraton Carlsbad. Kaminski was elated to have ArtSplash organizers, artists, media and others on-site. It provided him with a wonderful opportunity to walk everyone through Carlsbad's newest resort and to showcase one of the city's finest, most conveniently situated hotels.
By the time the Sheraton Carlsbad opens in early 2008, Kaminski will have assembled a team of top-notch industry professionals, many of whom have spent years working in the hospitality industry right here in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Convention & Visitors Bureau was especially pleased when it learned that Rachel Blake, who formerly sat on its board of directors, has returned to Carlsbad and will oversee operations at the resort. She's one of many on team Sheraton who are anxiously working toward opening day.
Kaminski did a great job of describing exactly what Carlsbad's newest hotel property will have to offer its guests and patrons, including the Palm Court leading down to the pool, the spa and treatment rooms and the Ocean Court lawn that will easily handle weddings and receptions, team building and other healthful outdoor activities.
The 350-room resort will also have 25,000 square feet of function space, which is a welcome addition to both Carlsbad and North County.
Our visit wouldn't have been complete without a taste of things to come from the exquisite Twenty/20 Grill and Wine Bar Restaurant, which is going to be simply awesome with its ocean view and terrace dining. Chef Steven Patrick treated us to some grilled delights that were out of this world. I can't wait to take in this enjoyment, especially at sunset.
As we wrapped up our afternoon event and began gently packing up a dozen or so beautifully painted skim boards, it was said that as Carlsbad finds ways to both grow and sponsor more events like ArtSplash throughout the year, it can only be good news for existing and future lodging properties.
It isn't often that many of us get the chance to see these projects come to life since available land close to the ocean is especially in short supply. We think that Tim Stripe and Dave Brown, co-presidents of Grand Pacific Resorts, Inc., which owns the new resort, have certainly hit another home run. We congratulate these gentlemen for a wonderfully fine addition to our coastal destination.
Good luck and best wishes for every success!