Christmas in the Garden

The magic of the holiday season comes to The Oregon Garden with Christmas in the Garden, a charming and authentic holiday experience based on a traditional German Christmas market. Christmas in the Garden will take place from 4 to 9pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 29 through December 22.   Visitors will board the Holiday Express tram, where they will be whisked through The Garden to arrive at the beautifully decorated Rediscovery Forest. They will walk through a candy-cane light tunnel to arrive in a winter wonderland, where they can shop from artisan vendors selling handmade goods, drink traditional glühwein (hot spiced wine) and other adult beverages, and take in the smells and tastes of roasted nuts and German foods. There will be intimate fire pits scattered throughout the forest as well as lit vignettes made of Christmas lights. Carolers, local school choirs and acoustic guitarists will provide live Christmas music.   Admission will be $5, $4 for Oregon Garden members, and free for children 4 and under. Each Sunday, Silverton residents will receive a $1 discount. Each paid admission receives five $1 vouchers to be used at any booth in the market, including food and beverage. Vouchers may be used one per booth, per purchase, per person. Parking will be free at The Oregon Garden.   Christmas in the Garden will also feature photo opportunities with Santa Claus and his live reindeer on December 6 through 8. Pony rides will be available December 20 through 22; cost is free with a suggested donation of $1 that will go to benefit The Oregon Garden and Canyonview Camp.   Oregon-based artisan vendors and local musicians interested in participating may contact maryr@oregongarden.org; anyone wishing to volunteer and receive free admission to the event may contact volunteer@oregongarden.org. Enjoy a night?s stay at the Oregon Garden Resort, along with your visit to Christmas in the Garden. The Resort  is offering a special overnight package starting at $99 for two people, and including: two tickets to Christmas in the Garden, two beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) served in a commemorative mug, accommodations, continental breakfast buffet and admission to The Oregon Garden. To book the package, call 503-874-2500 or visit the Oregon Garden Resort?s website: http://oregongardenresort.com/Packages.htm   Christmas in the Garden is generously sponsored by Linn Benton Tractor, Wave Broadband, Columbia Bank, the City of Silverton, the Oregon Garden Foundation and the Oregon Garden Resort. Visit www.oregongarden.org/events/christmas-in-the-garden to learn more.