WinterLights

Lights, floral delights and holiday sights that are part of a nineteen night spectacle called WinterLights running December 6-10, 13-17, 20-23, 27-30 from 6 – 9 pm.

Grand Illumination: Non-Members: $14 for adult (18 +), youth $9 (6 – 17 years) and children $6 (5 and under). Members: $10 for adult (18 +), youth $7 (6 – 17 years) and children are $4 (5 and under). Groups of 20 or more receive $1.00 off each ticket.

WinterLights:Non-Members: $9 for an adult (18 years and older), youth $7 (6 – 17 years) and children $4 (5 and under). Members: $8 for an adult (18 years and older), youth $6 (6 – 17 years) and children $3 (5 and under). Groups of 20 or more receive $1.00 off each ticket.

WinterLights Holiday Packages with Village Realty

WinterDays and Winter Lights Pass: Buy a pass and enjoy The Gardens during the day and night for one price. Pass is good for the whole month of December. Tickets for Members are: $10 for Adults; $8 for youth (ages 6-17); $5 for children (5 and younger). For Non-members: $11 for Adults; $9 for youth (ages 6-17); $5 for children.

The Art of Wreath Making: Decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant wreath that is uniquely yours. Let Kim and Wes Stetson of Holiday House Weddings share with you their skills in the Art of Wreath Making. The Gardens will provide the wreath base, greening pins and cuttings. Participants may choose to bring ribbon, ornaments or items from home. Class size is limited to 25. Members/Friends $20, Non-Members $25. Light refreshments served. Saturday, December 10; 10 AM – NOON. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org

The Art of Gingerbread Cookies: Come learn the art of gingerbread cookies an Elizabethan tradition with pastry chef Laura Murden. Create gingerbread cookies from scratch in this hands-on workshop. Chef Murden will share her techniques and decorating secrets for beautiful holiday gingerbread. Arrive dressed for baking and decorating. Class size limited to 20. Members/Friends $20, Non-Members $25. Light refreshments served. Saturday, December 10; 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org

Nature Photography Workshop: Learn essential skills for photographing nature led by published wildlife photographer, Jeff Lewis who is also The Elizabethan Gardens’ Garden and Nursery Manager. Jeff will give a short presentation in The Meeting Hall followed by a walking tour to explore nature. Dress for the weather, wear good walking shoes, bring a camera, notepad, pencil, film (if needed) and a charged battery. Disposable cameras and AA batteries will be available for purchase. Workshop includes admission. Members/Friends: $15; Non-Members: $20. Saturday, December 10; 2:00-4:00 PM.  For tickets or more information, call 252-473-3234.

Dinner with Santa: Enjoy the spirit of the season, the sights of WinterLights and this unique dinner and Santa! Catch the ear of the man in the red suit and enjoy culinary delights. A family meal, one-on-one time with Santa, tickets to see WinterLights and no dishes to wash- how perfect is that? A professional photographer will offer candid photos for purchase. Dinner seating is at 6 pm, 7 pm, or 8 pm. Members/Friends: Adults $35, Youth $20. Non-Members: Adults $40, Youth $25. Friday, December 16, 2011; 6 -9 pm. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org.

The Art of Wreath Making: Decorate your home for the holidays with an elegant wreath that is uniquely yours!  Let Kim and Wes Stetson of Holiday House Weddings share with you their skills in the Art of Wreath Making. The Elizabethan Gardens will provide the wreath base, greening pins and cuttings. Participants may choose to bring ribbon, ornaments or items from home. Class size is limited to 25 participants. Light refreshments will be served. Consider signing the kids up for the Kids Craft Day concurrent with this workshop. Members/Friends $20, Non-members $25. Saturday, December 17; 10:00 – Noon. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org.

Kids Craft Day: This is a special event for children five years and older with arts and crafts activities, healthy snacks, lunch, story time and a special stroll through The Gardens and WinterLights. Space limited to 30 children. Parents/Guardians, consider attending the concurrent Wreath Making Workshop. Members/Friends are $15; Non-members $20. For tickets or more information, call 252-473-3234. Wednesday, December 17 & 21; 10:00 –Noon. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org.

WinterLights with Santa: Kids come see Santa before the big day – to make certain he has his instructions! Admission to WinterLights is required.  Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor as well as fantastical displays of peacocks, butterflies, deer and other garden creatures is a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Also enjoy seasonal gift shop and plant sales. Adults $9, Youth (ages 6-17) $7, Youth (5 and under) $4. Friday, December 23, 6-9 pm. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org.

WinterLights: (final night & thank you Santa) During the final night of WinterLights, Santa has authorized The Gardens to be his official collector of thank you notes. You must drop off your letters before 9pm to guaranteed next day delivery to the North Pole. PS – don’t forget to thank the reindeer too for their hard work. Admission to WinterLights is required. Stroll along enchanted garden paths and discover the joy of the season with holiday lights, sights and sounds transforming The Elizabethan Gardens into an illuminated winter wonderland. The radiant glow of the gardens, traditional holiday décor as well as fantastical displays of peacocks, butterflies, deer and other garden creatures is a true spectacle to behold. Festive trees grace the Gatehouse and Reception Hall and a crackling open-air fire warms the Great Lawn. Also enjoy seasonal gift shop and plant sales.Adults $9, Youth (ages 6-17) $7, Youth (5 and under) $4. Friday, December 23, 6-9 pm. For info or details, call 252-473-3234 or visit www.elizabethangardens.org.

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