Arts & Entertainment
Christmas Shoppe at the Historic Merwinsville Hotel
2 Weekends -- Nov 27-29th & Dec 4-6th from 10am - 5pm each day
Holidays come alive at Merwinsville Hotel’s 2 weekend show
GAYLORDSVILLE, CT -- Seeing the wonder on a child’s face as a model train makes its way through a Dickens Village is priceless during the holiday season. Both children and adults will be delighted to enjoy the holidays at the historic Merwinsville Hotel’s Holiday Show that begins Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with shopping, as well as holiday experiences. The two-weekend show continues through Nov. 29 and Dec. 4-6.
This year the show will include artwork by many local artists and craftspeople. It is a perfect opportunity to find gifts and holiday inspired artwork. The historic hotel is decorated with collections of nutcrackers and has a festive atmosphere not to be missed.
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In addition to the miniature Dickens Village, with its model train, there is a miniature World’s Fair, with various amusement rides moving in all directions. There is also a collection of Santas on display.
The third floor restored Ballroom is now open to the public for tours and has exhibits on display, including period clothing and antique toys and dolls.
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For those looking for special, one-of-a-kind gifts, there will be photography, fine artwork, pottery, dolls, woven wear, felted holiday crafts, jewelry, décor and ornaments available for purchase. Some of the area’s most talented artists take advantage of the shows offered at the hotel to sell their work and support the ongoing restoration of the historic building. Fresh cut trees and wreaths will also be on sale. A portion of all sales benefit the hotel. Shop local and support local artists, artisans and the Merwinsville Hotel.
A $3 donation per person is requested; children under 10 are free. Individuals with a current membership are admitted free, and those with a “sponsor” or higher membership will receive a one-time 10% discount on their entire order.
The Merwinsville Hotel is located at 1 Brown’s Forge Road in Gaylordsville, CT, only 15 minutes from Kent, Sherman, New Milford and the Harlem Valley/Wingdale Railroad Station. For further information, call 860-350-4443 or visit www.merwinsvillehotel.org
