Santa's Workshop at The Oregon Garden

The magic of the holiday season comes to The Oregon Garden Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, noon to 8 p.m. Visitors to the Garden can hop aboard the Holiday Express and travel to the Rediscovery Forest, where they will find Santa’s Workshop nestled in the woods. Santa’s workshop will be a festive environment, with special guests Santa and two of his live reindeer.

The event also features festive holiday décor, music, holiday stories read by Mrs. Claus, family photo opportunities, games and crafts. Holiday shopping will also be available from local artisan vendors, and hot holiday beverages – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic – and food will be available to purchase.

A visit to Santa’s Workshop is included with regular Garden admission: $11 adults, $9 seniors 60 and older, $8 students 12-17, $5 children 5-11, and free for children 4 & under.

Overnight packages are available at The Oregon Garden Resort for $95 a night, which include accommodations, Garden admission, tickets to Santa’s Workshop, a festive holiday ornament, coffee or hot chocolate from The Garden Café, and a full American buffet breakfast. Visit www.oregongardenresort.com or call 503-874-2500 to make reservations.

Santa’s Workshop at The Oregon Garden is generously sponsored by Silverton Health, and Portland General Electric, which is providing sustainable energy to run the event. For more information, visit http://oregongardensantasworkshop.blogspot.com.