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Help Us Choose the Winning Gingerbread House

 

La Costa Resort Gingerbread House Contest

Here at La Costa, we really get into the holiday spirit. Last week, each department at La Costa was encouraged to make their own fully-edible house to add to the village and visitors to the property are encouraged to vote on their favorite - once votes are all collected, the winning department will receive a prize - and of course the GLORY of WINNING.

Now, since many of you won't be able to make it on-property to vote and enjoy the holiday spirit with us, we thought we'd open it up to our online community by asking fans, followers and blog readers to take a gander at each house and choose the Socially Selected Abode. But that's not all - we thought it wasn't quite fair for the winning department to get ALL the glory, so to spice it up, we'll be giving a little holiday gift to one of our own social community members.

For a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to La Costa Resort and Spa, here's what you should do:

  • Head to Facebook to view our 2011 Gingerbread House Village photos
  • Once you've viewed all photos, come back to our blog
  • In our comments section below, write the name of the department that should win the best Gingerbread House and be sure to include your first and last name with your comment.

And that's it! Easy enough, yes? On Friday, December 23, we will announce in the comments below who our winner is. Be sure to check back on Friday to see if you've won. For official rules, visit us here.

Happy voting!

 

Comments

Sales is the best because two little snowmen were laughing at the other snowman who fell over.
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:21 PM by Daniel Balcombe
The Spa at La Costa. Because of the the gingerbread man on the train tracks, haha! And because Santa doesn't seem to care at all that his buddy just got ran over.
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:30 PM by Stu Haack
They all were so unique but the Disney castle pretty much takes the cake for me! 
 
Got team Recreation & Kidtopia!
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:50 PM by andrea
Recreation & Kidtopia. A Cinderella carriage? Wow!!
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:50 PM by Jen Jenkins
Engineering should win for sure! The Winter holiday is very detailed, it even has a skilift only engineers could plan out a ski lift, ski mountain and an intricate gingerbread house as well!Makes me want to ski there!
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:51 PM by Jen Salem
Housekeeping! Great castle and that dragon is amazing!
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:53 PM by Ron Moskowitz
I vote for the SPA :) They are all cute, though!
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:19 PM by Carrie
The Spa!  
 
 
 
All of them are creative, well planned and super happy!
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:30 PM by Jodi D.
Engineering wins my vote. Love the details on the house and that ski lift is AMAZING! They are so fun, festive and creative. They should all feel like winners!
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:12 PM by Denise Bergeron
All of the gingerbread houses are fantastic, but the engineering dept should receive the award. The ski lift with little people on the tram was amazing. Also, the snow on the house looks so soft & real! Great job.
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:35 PM by Susan Robson
So many great designs but my favorite is from the accounting department Great job!
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:50 PM by Shanon Lancas
Although all others Dept's deserve great kudo's and many honorable mentions, "The Spa at La Costa " represents THE BEST & MOST GENUINE GINGERBREAD HOLIDAY SPIRIT!!! 
 
Posted @ Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:16 PM by Tamara Bremes
The Spa at La Costa! So adorable!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 10:54 AM by Betsy
These are all fantastic and creative, but I have to go with the spa.
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 10:55 AM by Barb M
Housekeeping gets my vote. Everyone did a great job, so very festive. 
La Costa resorts rocks!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 10:56 AM by Ronda Ussery
I like the winter white Spa entry! Good job!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 11:05 AM by Diane Silberman
My vote is for the Spa. Great job on Whoville and love the Grinch's sleigh!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 11:09 AM by Jeanette Flowers
All so good, it was hard to choose, but I think the Disneyland one is the best!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 11:23 AM by Molly
Human Resources. Like the detail and creativity!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 11:24 AM by Eulema Miller
housekeeping - wow, great castle, really like the dragon too :)
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 11:34 AM by Judy Jernigan
The Spa at La Costa - Santa in a hot tub?! love it. And the gingerbread man on the rail road tracks - LOL!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 11:36 AM by Doug Jernigan
The Salon should win. They did an awesome job making Whoville!!! They are all pretty good though.
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 11:37 AM by Candace Carby
Engineering was so creative. Love the ski lift!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 11:57 AM by Sheila Knuth
THE SPA....EXCELLENT JOB VERY CREATIVE
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 12:44 PM by LITO PELEA
Engineering. Loved the ski lift.
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 1:01 PM by Darcy
Recreation kidtopia love it made me say ahhh When I saw the photo
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 1:01 PM by Angie vasilakis
Tough choice, but I have to pick The Spa for the cute penguins and Santa kickin' it in the jacuzzi!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 1:06 PM by Edina Tien
Housekeeping by far! The castle and the dragon are amazing.
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 1:16 PM by Denise Phillips
Engineering. I loved the details & all the colors & the ski lift & just how much it reminds me of winter. love it!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 1:20 PM by Kristina
Engineering for sure.
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 2:22 PM by Jim Ruecker
Housekeeping!
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 2:38 PM by Brett Hiltscher
The Spa! I loved all of them though! 
Rhonda Potter
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 3:32 PM by Rhonda Potter
The Spa is the best--I love the gingerbread guy laying on the train tracks after he was run over by the train.
Posted @ Friday, December 16, 2011 5:39 PM by Nancy Stark
Overall, I loved "Whoville" by the Spa the best but I have to say I enjoyed all the entries and what a fun contest! Stonehenge was very funny and the castle was amazing...the little golf course ...everyone is very creative and talented.Happy Holidays to all the wonderful, hardworking staff!
Posted @ Saturday, December 17, 2011 4:20 PM by Jodi-Beth Felton
I liked Housekeeping's layout. Cute dragon!
Posted @ Sunday, December 18, 2011 12:46 AM by Kristen M.
I loved Whosville-may favortie!!!
Posted @ Monday, December 19, 2011 9:47 AM by Nancy Parent
I think housekeeping is beautiful! Well done! 
 
Rebecca Magnuson
Posted @ Thursday, December 22, 2011 5:38 PM by Rebecca Magnuson
Hard decision. They were a great collection. I vote for Human Resources. Happy Holidays!
Posted @ Thursday, December 22, 2011 5:38 PM by Peter Ward
The Salon. They showed all the Who's down in Whoville.
Posted @ Thursday, December 22, 2011 6:27 PM by Dianna Harbs
Saw all of them in person. Although all were amazing, my vote is for Human Resources. Very creative. 
Kaci Castro
Posted @ Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:29 PM by Kaci Castro
What a GREAT idea! We looked at them and we feel that Housekeeping did the best job and our 2nd choice would be the Spa!
Posted @ Friday, December 23, 2011 12:20 AM by Grace Stancati
Thank you all for voting for your favorite Gingerbread Houses. We had such a great time creating them all and it's been wonderful hearing feedback to pass onto our hardworking staff.  
 
Now, for the winner of the $50 Gift Certificate to La Costa Resort and Spa... 
 
Congratulations and happy holidays to..... ANDREA!  
 
We'll be emailing you shortly with details.
Posted @ Friday, December 23, 2011 5:39 PM by Katy Harrison
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