Crafted entirely from gingerbread, icing, and candy, the life-sized cabin features more than 2,000 pounds of ingredients, including:

• 450 pounds of gingerbread dough
• 172 pounds of flour
• 108 pounds of molasses
• 100 pounds of powdered sugar and 65 pounds of granulated sugar
• 1,000 gumballs (stretching nearly half a football field)
• Over 50 pounds of ground coconut flakes for snow

The display includes sugar-sculpted poinsettias and holly, sugar and gingerbread lanterns, a cookie wreath, and skis—a nod to Executive Pastry Chef Brielle Fratellone, head of 5280 Pastry. The project began in July 2025 with concept design, moved into engineering and construction in September, and transitioned to gingerbread baking on Oct. 1.

“This gingerbread mountain cabin is the result of months of hard work and creativity from both the pastry and engineering teams,” said Fratellone. “Our pastry cooks truly enjoyed baking and decorating this edible artwork. I hope coming to see the Gingerbread Mountain Cabin becomes a yearly tradition for guests at Gaylord Rockies.”

More than 25 pastry cooks contributed to the project, which spanned 4.5 months from concept to completion, including six weeks of dough production and a three-day final assembly. The team even created spreadsheets to track thousands of cookies, including the 425 gingerbread shingles adorning the roof.

Guests can experience the cabin up-close—and smell it from across the lobby. “We keep the spices in the dough to ensure the house fills the air with a warm gingerbread aroma,” Fratellone added.

The Gingerbread Mountain Cabin will remain on display through Jan. 1, 2026, marking the resort’s second major gingerbread installation, joining the gingerbread city window display in Mistletoe Village. Each pastry cook creates their own gingerbread house or building within the window display, offering a unique showcase of team talent.

More Culinary Experiences at Gaylord Rockies Resort

The gingerbread masterpiece is part of the larger Christmas at Gaylord Rockies celebration, featuring beloved and new seasonal dining experiences:

• NEW: Feast with the Grinch – A spirited dining experience hosted by everyone’s favorite green and grouchy character, complete with appearances from Max and plenty of Who-ville whimsy.
• Resort Dining – Holiday menus, themed cocktails, Auntie Anne’s pretzels, and Cinnabon favorites.

Gingerbread Decorating Corner – Guests can personalize their own gingerbread cookies made fresh by the Gaylord Rockies pastry team, and meet Nutmeg, the resort’s jolly gingerbread man.

The dining experiences complement ICE!, Gaylord Hotels’ signature holiday attraction, along with Candy Cane Mountain Indoor Snow Tubing and other festive activities. Guests are encouraged to book early, as many ticketed experiences sell out on peak weekends. For tickets, packages, overnight stays or more information, visit ChristmasatGaylordRockies.com.

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