Christmas in August at Signal Mountain Lodge

In our last weekly email blast, we asked if anyone had stories about Christmas in August. Here is Becky's story. She's a front desk agent at Signal Mountain Lodge in the Tetons, Wyoming.

Thursday night I experienced my first Christmas in August here at Signal Mountain Lodge.
I was amazed and moved at how much expense, time and effort management went to for us. They decorated the Employee Dining Room with lights and a tree, put up tables with tablecloths, candles and centerpieces, and served us the most sumptuous gourmet feast I've ever eaten ~ including lamb with mint, bison, chicken with wine sauce, seared tuna with wasabi noodles, all sorts of side dishes, a fabulous appetizer buffet, desserts, and even a table with a chocolate fountain and fruits and cakes for dippers! And management served and bussed for us.
That night we were shuttled out to a boathouse in the forest where they had put up Christmas lights and started a bonfire. We were shown a hilarious video made by some members of management, using staff for the actors, and then a very touching slide show including wildlife we've seen, great views of the Tetons, and a picture of each and every member of staff. We hooted and yelled and screamed and whistled. Then they moved the chairs back and we danced til around 2 am, when we had vans to shuttle us back home.
I am still awed at the care and time put into this celebration for us. It really shows their appreciation for the work we've all put in this summer.
This has been an awesome season, and I'm looking forward to the next!