The holidays are approaching, and here in Charlottesville
we’ve got lots of ideas to help you harness that festive spirit! Some the Foxfield Inn team favorites are:
For checking things
off your list…
Holiday Market in the Water Street parking lots in
Downtown Charlottesville. Saturdays 8am-1pm. Browse dozens of vendors selling
unique crafts, homemade foodstuffs, beautiful pottery, jewelry, and more, for
the perfect stocking stuffer or hostess gift.
MichieTavern holiday open house Saturdays and Sundays in December 9:30am-4:30pm.
The perfect stop after your Monticello tour to enjoy a period meal, admire holiday greenery, and pick up some classic
Virginia souvenirs and gifts like mulled cider and scones.
Free Union Artisans Open House at the Free Union
Country School Dec. 1-2 10am-4pm. Browse the work of 8 local artists for
handmade pottery, wood bowls, stained glass, quilts, scarves, and more.
Mistletoe Market at the Boar’s Head Inn Dec. 9
10am-6pm. A unique stop for clothing, jewelry, toys, gourmet foods, home
furnishings, and other gifts. Tickets are $5.
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| Grand Illumination of Charlottesville's holiday tree on the Downtown Mall Source |
For a more historical
decking of the halls…
Monticello
Holiday Evening Tours offer an intimate look at Thomas Jefferson’s home
after dark, with discussion of how the holidays were celebrate during his time.
Reserved tickets ($45) required. Dec. 15, 20-23, or 26-30.
Ash-Lawn Highland Ornament Workshop Dec. 4 from 2-4pm. An interactive workshop on the grounds of James Monroe’s home will show participants how to craft Victorian inspired tree decorations. Includes a house tour, and reservations are required. ($12)
Montpelier
Candlelight Tours Dec. 7-9 from 4:30-8pm promise an exciting step back in
time to explore 19th-century Christmas customs in the newly restored
home of James and Dolley Madison. Enjoy music, carolers, dancers, and
refreshments. Admission $25-35.
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| Montpelier at Christmastime Source |
Check in with us again on Monday when we'll share even more things to do, especially for music-lovers and active folks! Let us know if you have any questions, and how we at the Foxfield Inn can help you make the most
of your holiday visit to Charlottesville.
Posted by Jessalyn Fink, Foxfield Inn team member
Dan and Kathryn Bundy
Your innkeepers at Foxfield Inn - our bed and breakfast in Charlottesville, VA
Posted by Jessalyn Fink, Foxfield Inn team member
Dan and Kathryn Bundy
Your innkeepers at Foxfield Inn - our bed and breakfast in Charlottesville, VA
