Tenaya at Yosemite and Waybound Yosemite roll out holiday stays and winter programming

Tenaya at Yosemite and Waybound Yosemite are offering holiday dining, cabin décor, seasonal activities and winter recreation near Yosemite National Park’s South Entrance. The packages and programming run through late December and early January, giving travelers new reasons to visit the High Sierra this season.

Why it matters: - Tenaya at Yosemite and Waybound Yosemite are aiming to turn the Yosemite region into a winter holiday destination, not just a summer park stop. - The two neighboring properties are combining lodging, dining and activities to attract travelers looking for a festive getaway near Yosemite National Park. - The offers give guests multiple price points and stay formats, from resort rooms and lodge stays to two-bedroom cabins with holiday add-ons.

What happened: - Tenaya at Yosemite and Waybound Yosemite announced holiday programming for travelers near Yosemite National Park’s South Entrance in Fish Camp, California. - Tenaya’s seasonal offerings include festive events, holiday dining and winter recreation. - Waybound Yosemite is adding holiday décor and optional in-cabin experiences to select Havens, its two-bedroom cabins. - Tenaya general manager Brett Archer said winter in Yosemite offers a different pace and a chance to focus on the landscape and seasonal experiences.

The details: - Tenaya’s holiday program includes the Enchanted Evergreen Ride, which takes guests through the surrounding forest with photo opportunities. - Tenaya also is offering Magic Elevator, a themed trip to the North Pole. - Seasonal workshops at Tenaya include gingerbread house decorating, gingerbread people creation, ornament crafting, snow globe creation and wreath-making. - Tenaya will serve a Thanksgiving Day buffet on Nov. 26 from noon to 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. - Tenaya will serve a Christmas Day buffet on Dec. 25 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. - Both buffets will feature holiday favorites, seasonal dishes, carving stations, a children’s buffet and live holiday music. - Breakfast with Santa is scheduled for Dec. 20 and Dec. 23. - Winter activities at Tenaya include outdoor ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing and guided nature walks. - Guests also can use indoor amenities such as a pool and game room. - Nearby winter recreation includes skiing, snowboarding and tubing at Badger Ski Pass. - At Waybound Yosemite, select Havens will feature seasonal décor from Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027. - The cabin décor includes a twinkling tree, wreaths and garland. - Guests can book a holiday Haven with promo code HLDYHAVEN. - Optional in-cabin experiences include a Holiday Cocktail Chest for craft mixology, do-it-yourself hot cocoa kits, gingerbread decorating and ornament crafting. - The Commons, Waybound Yosemite’s gathering hub, includes a restaurant and bar, coffee counter, general store and fire pits. - Tenaya’s Holiday Heat offer includes a $100 resort credit on qualifying stays of at least two nights booked by Oct. 30, 2026. - The offer applies to stays from Oct. 1 through Dec. 29, 2026, with promo code HOLIDAYHEAT. - More information about Tenaya’s holiday events is available at VisitTenaya.com. - Travelers can book Waybound Yosemite stays, including holiday Havens, at Waybound.com.

Between the lines: - The announcement shows Delaware North is leaning into seasonal experiences to differentiate its Yosemite-area properties during the winter travel period. - The mix of buffet dining, children’s activities and cabin add-ons suggests the properties are targeting families and multi-generational trips. - Waybound Yosemite is being positioned as a more elevated, stand-alone brand rather than a simple extension of the former Explorer Cabins concept.

What's next: - Holiday programming at Tenaya will continue through the winter season, with specific dining dates and activities spread across late November and December. - Waybound’s seasonal cabin décor will remain in place through Jan. 3, 2027. - Travelers who want the resort credit at Tenaya need to book qualifying stays by Oct. 30, 2026. - Guests interested in holiday Havens can reserve them now using the promo code HLDYHAVEN.

The bottom line: - Tenaya at Yosemite and Waybound Yosemite are packaging Yosemite winter travel around holiday dining, hands-on activities and cozy lodging to pull visitors into the High Sierra during the off-peak season.