The holiday spirit and sounds of Christmas at Lorenzo will once again be filling the air in Cazenovia this year beginning on Friday, December 10 from 7-9 pm for Christmas by Candlelight, and run through Saturday and Sunday, December 11 and 12 from 1-4 pm each afternoon.  Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather dependent) by Lamplit Farms will be available throughout the three-day program, and round-trip rides to the Rippleton Schoolhouse will also be featured during Sunday hours when 19th C crafts, refreshments and live music will be presented in this c. 1814 setting.    
With generous program support from The Friends of Lorenzo--and the artistry of volunteer decorators--the neoclassical mansion will be abounding in festive decorations throughout. And in the spirit of giving, more than 25 volunteer docents will be assisting staff with tours and Father Christmas will once again greet patrons and invite them to enjoy spirited refreshment and decorations. A favorite among visitors, wassail will be served in the kitchen each day, and an array of holiday sweets from local restaurants will also be offered. Another special feature of Christmas at Lorenzo this year will include the opportunity to purchase vintage-style photographs of patrons by Victorian Whispers during Saturday and Sunday hours. Proceeds from the sale of distinctive gifts and seasonal items from the Lorenzo gift shop will help to support future programs and projects at Lorenzo.
Friday evening’s Christmas by Candlelight will feature the Belle Aire Handbell Trio ringing in the holidays; the John Rohde Jazz Trio will delight visitors with American holiday standards on Saturday; and the Bells and Motley Consort will offer the sounds of a “Merry Olde Christmas” on Sunday. A modest admission price is charged for a holiday visit to Lorenzo. By advance reservation, groups of 12 or more will also be welcomed for guided tours during available weekdays. For more information about Christmas at Lorenzo from December 10-12, or advance registration tours during December, please call (315) 655-3200 or visit www.lorenzoNY.org
 


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