Tamarack Resort Draws National Acclaim for its Wedding, Meeting and Event Opportunities
By Bryan Escobedo | May 19, 2023
There’s no denying Tamarack’s mountain, meadow and lake offerings and breathtaking beauty draw outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes to its stunning year-round setting. But it’s not just adrenaline seekers and families seeking out the resort’s ample amenities. Everyone from brides and grooms and meeting planners to special event organizers are taking advantage, and it’s generating buzz among media outlets serving those audiences. Read on for a roundup of national coverage for weddings, meetings and special events held at Tamarack over the past few years.
WEDDINGS
Every year, WeddingWire publishes its Couples’ Choice Awards, recognizing the top wedding professionals in each state based on the reviews of 1+ million couples who use the platform. In 2020, Zoë Ettinger and Erin McDowell at Insider compiled a list of the best wedding venues in each state, with ratings of 4.8 or higher, and featured Tamarack as Idaho’s top vote-getter.
In a Brides article about the 15 best winter wedding venues across the U.S., Raven McMillan profiles Tamarack, highlighting The Arling Center’s “… variety of distinctly charming spaces that provide swoon-worthy views …” McMillan also touts the resort’s prime access to winter sports and activities for wedding guests to enjoy as part of their visit.
With many 2020 weddings being affected or canceled due to the pandemic, Tamarack stepped in with a unique elopement opportunity for couples to celebrate their special day on the mountain while still respecting COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. The resort hosted fifteen 30-minute ceremonies on a first-come, first-served basis and one additional ceremony as part of an essay contest. These ceremonies were part of a package deal, which included a scenic chairlift ride to mid-mountain to exchange vows and enjoy a first dance overlooking Lake Cascade—along with a complimentary champagne toast and cupcakes. Several local and regional TV, radio and newspaper outlets covered the opportunity and even spoke with the essay-winning couple.
MEETINGS
Northwest Meetings + Events Magazine showcases the benefits of hosting midweek meetings at Tamarack, which is amplified by the access to abundant outdoor recreation opportunities for attendees, no matter the time of year. The article speaks to the resort’s unique indoor and outdoor capabilities—along with spectacular views—for smaller meetings.
EVENTS
Not only does the resort host several of its own exciting events throughout the year, but it also provides an ideal setting for other organizations to bring their functions or competitions. In 2022, the KTM Adventure Rider Rally held its U.S. event at Tamarack, welcoming adventure riders and fans from all over the world for three days of riding, seminars and camaraderie.
Stay tuned for future posts showcasing Tamarack’s media coverage. In the meantime, catch the latest Tamarack news by visiting the media center and by following Tamarack Resort on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.