Home for the Holidays Happens:
A Member Exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour
December 18, 2024 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Get a first-hand look at the magic behind Stoneleigh’s beloved holiday open house! Each year, Stoneleigh: a natural garden is transformed for the season, with beautiful, natural decorations crafted from materials gathered on-site. For one day only, Natural Lands members are invited to an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour to see how our dedicated team brings the holiday spirit to life in the historic Main House.
Join us as we walk through the creative process of designing each display, learn how natural elements are collected and arranged, and hear from the talented staff who make this holiday tradition possible. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the craftsmanship and vision that make Stoneleigh’s holiday décor unforgettable!
For nearly 80 years, Stoneleigh was the home of the Haas family, which donated the property to Natural Lands in 2016 so that it would remain preserved forever.
The property includes stately trees, winding pathways, and lush gardens that were designed by a number of notable landscape architects over the past century—including the Olmsted Brothers, sons of the famed Frederick Law Olmsted.
- Meet at the Welcome Kiosk.
- Bring a camera to capture your favorite spaces.
- Service animals are welcome as required by law. Pets are not permitted.
- Picnicking at the Catalpa Court pavilion is available as first come, first serve.
- The terrain is relatively level. There is about a mile-and-a-half of porous paved pathways and a mile of asphalt roads that are accessible to people who use strollers, wheelchairs, or other mobility aids.
- Accessible bathrooms are available on-site.
- This video is a guide to visiting Stoneleigh: a natural garden in Villanova, PA.
- If you are sick or feeling unwell, please stay home.
Registration
This is a member’s only free event. Registration required to reserve your spot. Please complete and submit the secure, on-line registration form below, or contact Sam.
Not already a member, or you need to renew? Purchase membership AND event tickets below!
- $50 become a member ticket includes event ticket and one year of Natural Lands membership. As a thanks for your member support, members are able to purchase 2 additional tickets at member price.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Cancellation:
Events may be cancelled due to inclement weather or low registration. In that case, we will make every effort to update our website and contact registrants. Note that we cannot offer refunds of paid registrations or ticket purchases, but rest assured that your donation will help us in our work to save open space, care for nature, and connect people to the outdoors.
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