Hortulus Farm Invites Public To Experience A European Holiday Market

WRIGHTSTOWN, PA ? A European Holiday Market is open through Dec. 17 as part of "Christmas at Hortulus Farm and Nursery" in Wrightstown Township.

The market, which is free and open to the public, is bringing more than 30 vendors to the nursery's heated greenhouses, with more than 80 vendors participating throughout the month-long holiday shopping experience.

The special weekend will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday featuring imported European furniture by Liza Miller inside the garden center, a Christmas tree sale, food trucks, and seasonal beverages at an on site cafe.

Also making its debut this holiday season is "Santa's Village Experience," a pre-purchased ticketed event featuring a visit to Santa's North Pole home.

Youngsters are invited to visit Santa's Post Office where they ca write and mail a letter to Santa.

Youngsters are invited to visit Santa's Post Office where they can write and mail a letter to Santa; Santa's Workshop where they can assemble a toy; the Christmas Village Schoolhouse where they can hear a holiday story; Santa's Bakery where they can enjoy a cookie; and Santa's House where they can share their wishes with Santa.

A visit with the famous Hortulus sheep is included in the experience.

"Ever since Ariel and I got engaged in France, at Christmastime, we have missed the European Christmas Market experience, bringing the creatives and community together in the most festive and organic way possible," said the farm's executive director Jon Kontz. "This event is a destination-worthy trip for the Christmas shopper.

"Last year, at our first ever European Christmas market, we heard over and over again, 'This is the Christmas I have always imagined and never knew existed.' We have thoughtfully curated this experience to be everything our guests last year loved, and even more for the entire family," said Kontz. "We can?t wait to see you here!"

All aspects of "Christmas at Hortulus" are free and do not require ticketed admission with the exception of the Santa?s Village Experience, the proceeds of which benefit the Hortulus Farm Foundation.

The cost for Santa's Village is $25 per ticket, which must be purchased in advance. The rain date is the Sunday immediately following your ticketed date.

"Space inside Santa?s Village is limited and the experience is designed to be personal and interactive," said Kontz. "Ticket times start every hour, but we ask that each family take the time they need and enjoy their experience at their own pace, without stress or worry. Guests may arrive anytime within their hour-long allotment."

Every weekend guests are invited to indulge in seasonal beverages from Many Hands Coffee Co. cafe, along with food from a rotating variety of local food trucks. There will be many delicious seasonal offerings for children to adults.

Guests can also explore the fully stocked garden center where they will discover a selection of Christmas treasures, including unique Christmas tree decor, home goods, plants, and other unique seasonal elements.

"It's a shopping experience that will add a touch of Christmas glee to both their home and garden surroundings, complementing the festive atmosphere of Christmas at Hortulus," said Kontz.

For more information and updates on Christmas at Hortulus and other upcoming events, visit www.HortulusFarm.com and follow @Hortulus.Farm on Instagram.

Fast Facts

Festival Dates: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 16 and 17.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free entry to the garden shop, cafe, food trucks, European Christmas Market and Tree Shop. $25 fee for Santa?s Village Experience, available for purchase by clicking here

Location: 60 Thompson Mill Road, Wrightstown, PA 18940
Phone: 215-598-0550