Join theFUNnelCakeBlog on a whimsical ride to Santa's wonderland at 123 Farm featuring festive food and drinks, unique gifts from an organic lavender farm and more! We were wowed by the display of a million lights that dazzle the lavender fields, olive groves and buildings. The festive food and drinks were DELICIOUS and we and shopped for organic gifts at the marketplace, and the Christmas Village at the Organic Galleries. This was our first visit to 123 Farm at the Highland Springs Resort & Inn, but it will not the last. This will be an annual holiday tradition, and we already cannot wait to attend their other festivals and event. Check it out!
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Admission Costs:
(November 9 to November 24, Tuesdays-Sundays)
Adult $7 (18-64 years old)
Senior $6 (65+ years old)
Student $6 (13-17 years old)
Child $5 (6-12 years old)
Children under 5 years old are free
(November 26 to January 9)
Adult $9 (18-64 years old)
Senior $8 (65+ years old)
Student $8 (13-17 years old)
Child $7 (6-12 years old)
Children under 5 years old are free
General Parking $10 per vehicle. Purchase onsite only.
Preferred Parking, $20 per vehicle. Available to purchase online only.
123 Farm at Highland Springs Resort & Inn
10600 Highland Springs Road
Cherry Valley, CA 92223
951-845-1151
https://hsresort.com/xmas/
Things to See/Do…
- Food Court. Order festive food, drinks and desserts that are made fresh from the farm kitchen. Choose from organic sourdough pizzas, bread bowl soups, sausages, fries and desserts.
- Holiday Marketplace. Shop the line of culinary and beauty products made using organic lavender and other ingredients from the farm.
- Gingerbread Village Display. View handcrafted gingerbread village made using candy and other sweets. The village display features a hotel, bank, moving gondola lift and a moving train.
- Christmas Bar. Enjoy a selection of Christmas cocktails or signature lavender drinks in an over-the-top decorated bar. Guests must be 21 years and over to enter.
- Hot Chocolate Stand. Open only on the weekends, order traditional or lavender hot chocolate.
- Christmas Village at the Organic Galleries: Rustic boutiques have been transformed into a festive Christmas village complete with a North Post! View shop displays such as J. Claus, Gnome Depot, Coal Foods, North Pole Travel Agency, the Naughty Child Detection Agency and more!
- The 12 Days of Christmas Shops: Local vendors take up shop in a parade of twelve cottage shops offering unique handmade goods that make great gifts.
- S'mores Pits: Rent a private s'mores pit for $25 per hour, which includes your own private fire pit, chocolate, graham crackers, marshmallows, wooden skewers (good for 6 guests) and firewood.
- Santa's Courtyard, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas Story & Toy Shoppe
Take a free photo with Santa in his study, view a large-size story of "'Twas the Night Before Christmas at 123 Farm" and shop for toys at the Toy Shoppe.
- Holiday Maze: Have fun exploring our pallet maze decorated with lights.
- Elvesville: Visit three of Santa's special rooms and see if you can find the five hidden elves in each room.
- Glistening Willow tree: One of the main photo attractions at the event, an old oak tree trimmed with lights to resemble a towering willow tree. Please do not pull on the string lights so other guests can enjoy the display.
- Private Dining Rooms: Dine indoors in your own private room. These former hotel rooms are festively decorated and come with tables and chairs good for up to 16 guests. Rooms are available from 5-10 pm and cost $75. Admission, parking and food are not included in the price. Outside food, drinks and/or alcohol are not permitted.
- Lavender Fields: See a sparkling sea of lavender twinkling with a display of over 300,000 lights.
- Garden of 100 Trees: View a display of over 100 trees of various heights lit in our festival lawn.
- Hot Chocolate Stand: Open on select weekends, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate from our pop up stand.
- Sample Lavender Garden: Although not currently in bloom, view a variety of 100 different lavender illuminating in a sample garden.
- Historical Gallery: View historical prints from the archives and learn about the history of Highland Springs Ranch & Inn.
- Olive Grove: Head over to the century-old olive groves decorated with lights for a magical stroll.
- 1000-year-old Oak Tree: An emblem of strength and wisdom, the grand California Live Oak Tree continues to stand majestically at over fifty feet tall.
Audio Credit:
Jingle Beats
By Noise Cake
https://uppbeat.io/noise-cake/jingle-beat
Deck the Halls
By Kevin Macleod
https://uppbeat.io/kevin-macleod/deck-the-halls
It’s That Time of Year
By Pecan Pie
https://uppbeat.io/pecan-pie/its-that-time-of-year