Join us for a festive morning of holiday crafts at the Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park!

As folk music and carols fill the air and hot apple cider simmers on the wood-burning stove, children will delight in crafting letters to Santa using quill pens and sealing them with wax. Families can create beautiful wreaths and garlands from rosemary, fir, and toyon berries to adorn their homes. The sweet scent of clove-studded citrus wafts from the pomander station, while icing and sprinkles bring gingerbread men to life at the cookie decorating table. Guests can also make strung cranberry and popcorn decorations, woven wheat ornaments, and cut paper snowflakes for the tree.

This annual tradition is a family favorite, so invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join in the fun!

Activities Include:

• Cookie decorating

• Paper snowflake ornaments

• Calligraphy

• Rosemary wreaths

• Strung popcorn and cranberries

• Lemon and clove pomanders

• Woven wheat ornaments

Demonstrations and Tours:

• Milling demonstrations & Tours of the historic mill

• Fiber Arts such as spinning, lacemaking, loom weaving, and knitting demonstrations

Admission: $5 (free for children 2 and under)

We’re also looking for volunteers to help with Old Mill Days and Old Mill Holidays! If you’re interested in meeting fellow volunteers and supporting these family-friendly events, we’d love to have you on board. Fill out our volunteer form here or email jessica@ncrposd.org.

Dive into the holiday spirit and celebrate with us! 🎄

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024
Time: 10 AM - 2 PM
Location: Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
3369 St. Helena Hwy, Saint Helena, CA, 94574
Phone: 707-963-2236