Omni Kids Enjoy Taste of Authentic West: PowWow with Storyteller Bailey Phelps in Resort’s Own Tipi Part of Their Visit
BROOMFIELD, CO (May 2007) – Again this summer out on the open prairie at Omni Interlocken Resort, kids will sit cross-legged inside the authentic, 22-foot ceremonial tipi and listen to Native American storyteller Bailey Phelps tell tales of the old West and play his Native American flute. Each Saturday throughout the summer, these free kids activities include stories, a Butterfly Pavilion presentation, and fun arts and crafts.
The tipi was designed by Normadics Tipis Makers, who have created tipis for 35 years using the authentic Sioux design. They bring to the 21st century a "living artifact" making it possible for children to experience what a nomadic culture experienced hundreds of years ago. The company is also known for making all of the leather tipis used in Kevin Costner's movie, "Dances with Wolves,” and Tom Cruise's "The Last Samurai” film.
A tribal member of the Cherokee Nation born in Oklahoma, Bailey Phelps now performs at festivals and schools, as well as weekly at the Omni Interlocken Resort, spreading the traditional tales of Native Americans. He has published four books, including They Loved the Land, and With Our Own Eyes. Wearing a traditional ribbon shirt, he includes an Apache pin, Navajo belt, and Ute-made porcupine feather to honor the indigenous tribes who occupied the Colorado territory.
Situated between Denver and Boulder, Omni Interlocken Resort boasts a 27-hole championship golf course; an expanded full-service spa; two outdoor pools and Pavilion; and more than 40,000-square-feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. As the Denver Metro area’s only four-diamond resort, the 300-acre property offers beautifully appointed guestrooms, generous resort amenities and outstanding service. The resort is just 30 minutes door-to-door from Denver International Airport.
Omni Interlocken Resort is part of the Omni Hotels family, which was ranked “Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Upscale Hotel Chains” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2005 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study(SM). The Omni Hotels brand offers surprisingly sensible luxury accommodations at 40 hotels and resorts located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Each property in the Omni Hotels portfolio provides guests with exceptional personalized service and exquisite décor, creating a distinctive experience at each location. Omni Hotels offers unsurpassed facilities with a wide range of guest services and amenities including high-speed Internet connectivity, wine tastings, gourmet dining and unique fitness options from in-room workouts to state-of-the-art fitness facilities. Guests can locate hotels and book accommodations online at www.omnihotels.com or by calling 1-800-THE-OMNI
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