Gather with friends and family at the Emerson Resort and Spa on Friday, November 27th to enjoy the wonders of the holiday season! Festivities start at 6 pm with the excitement of the Tree Lighting Ceremony and continue throughout the evening with magical animated holiday displays and the arrival of Santa Claus! Create special memories by decorating an ornament, writing a letter to Santa and taking a picture on his lap! After the arrival of Santa, head over to the Country Stores to see the special Christmas Show in the World’s Largest Kaleidoscope – a spectacular audio/visual experience the whole family is sure to enjoy! Looking for fabulous holiday gifts for everyone on your list? Stroll the brick walkways of the Country Stores for one-stop Holiday Shopping with personal shopping service and complimentary custom wrapping! Enjoy this month’s sidewalk sales on select men’s and ladies fashions in Melina’s Boutique and The Men’s Shop. Emerson’s Toy Chest is offering 20% off your toy purchase that totals $50 or more! For those Kaleidoscope collectors, take advantage of discounts on a limited number of collector kaleidoscopes. Be sure to check out the New Premier Shop: Emerson Home & Garden. For the chocolate lovers the General Store has 10% off Chocolate Truffles. Create your own boxed sweet holiday gift! The merriment continues throughout the weekend! Stop by the Emerson Country Stores on Saturday and Sunday as they host Jean & Enid’s Annual Holiday Show from 9 am to 5 pm each day. You’re sure to find great gift ideas with the offerings of this unique group of artists, such as: Jean Duffy – Silver jewelry inspired by nature and set in a Southwest style, Enid Cytryn – Pendleton wool blankets and leather are the canvas for her handmade, one of a kind, apparel and accessories, Jim Hide – Wood artist, fine cutting boards and home furnishings, “Hot Stuff Glass Work Shop” – Alan Barbier and Mary Certoma, hand blown and fused glass, Rolando and Alexandra Negoita – Handcrafted art knives, award winning smoking pipes, lathe turned wood and metal candleholders, Jane Voorhees – Adirondack style bark and twig frames and mirrors, Michael Boyer – Functional stoneware and porcelain pottery, enhanced with extraordinary glazes and Lynnie Lesaski – “Shady Lady” handcrafted gorgeous lampshades. Shopping works up an appetite, so indulge yourself with free tastings at the Emerson Country Stores from 10 am to 4 pm. Featured products are Tea Thyme Herb Farm Fruit Spreads and Grey Mouse Farm pickled veggies. Hungry for more scrumptious food? Woodnotes Grille is now open and serving breakfast and dinner!
Written By: Laura Z