Media Contact:  Gaylene Ore Ore Communications (970) 887-2536 e-mail:  gaylene@orecommunications.com     Unique Meetings, Events and Retreats In Grand County, Colorado     Granby, Colorado- Just 90-minutes from the Denver metro area, Grand County offers unique meeting facilities in a secluded mountain setting; perfect for corporate meetings, retreats or reunions.    “Meeting and retreat planners love Grand County because of the variety of facilities, accommodations and recreational options in a mountain resort atmosphere,” said Dede Fay, Sales Director for the Grand County Colorado Tourism Board (GCCTB).  “We have lodgings and facilities for groups from 8 to 800 people, with exceptional guest services and stunning scenery in the bargain.”   The area around Kremmling, on the west side of the county, boasts small hotels, bed and breakfasts, private cabins, campgrounds and dude ranches providing intimate meeting space with a touch of western hospitality.  Kremmling also is the gateway to such outstanding recreational activities as whitewater rafting on the Colorado River, ice fishing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, and more.    The village of Grand Lake is nestled between the southern gate to Rocky Mountain National Park and the pristine alpine lake for which it is named.  From the casual charm of shopping along the village boardwalk to the focused intensity of a backcountry snowshoe or cross-country tour, the Grand Lake area offers the kind of experience that has long made it popular with wedding parties, family reunions, and corporate retreats.   Granby is the geographic and commercial crossroads of the county.  Its central location makes it an ideal base camp for exploring the nearby Three Lakes area, Arapaho National Recreation Area, golf courses, and ski resorts.  Granby’s amenities include a resort conference center, as well as smaller inns and motels, retail and service facilities.  Granby’s world-famous dude and guest ranches also offer accommodations, meeting space and group activities, from high-tech meetings to down-and-dirty cattle drives.     Winter Park and the Fraser Valley, at the eastern end of the county, combine first-class conference and meeting facilities and services with a range of exciting recreational activities.  Best known for its champagne powder skiing, the area also boasts primo hiking and biking during the summer.  Accommodations range from cabins and small bed-and-breakfasts to comprehensive conference centers; nearby amenities include casual and upscale dining, shopping, and cultural events.    Additional information about Grand County, including lodging specials and a free vacation guide, is also available from the website at www.grand-county.com or by calling 800-729-5821.     -30-