One of the best parts of the holiday season is the opportunity to dress up your home with twinkling lights, wreaths, a tree, and other holiday décor. Yet you don’t have to put these decorations up yourself to see them done perfectly. If you’re looking for a getaway over the Christmas season, head to the Omni Homestead Resort, where you’ll see an endless display of holiday magic. From the giant tree in the Great Hall to the outdoor ice skating rink, live holiday music, and much more, you’ll find that this iconic landmark gets decked out for Christmastime each year.

Since 1766, the Homestead Resort has welcomed Virginia residents and travelers to the breathtaking mountains of Virginia. And no time is the hotel more magical than during the holiday season.
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It all begins when the massive Christmas tree is put up in the lobby. The Great Hall Tree is situated in the foyer from Thanksgiving until New Years.
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And the official placing of the tree warrants its own special event which you can attend!
Selecting the right tree for the 100-year-long tradition of a Great Hall Christmas Tree is a process that takes months.
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Starting in July, the head of the grounds at the hotel will travel to Henderson Farms in Newland, North Carolina to begin the search process. The tree must be around 23 feet tall and between 16 to 18 feet wide.

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In addition to the Great Hall Christmas Tree, hotel guests will delight in some of the other memorable attractions, such as this nearly life-sized gingerbread house.
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Christmas at the Homestead is full of wholesome wintertime activities that are bound to put you in the holiday mood. Try your hand at ice skating under twinkle lights and then warm up with fireside s'mores.
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Hear a bedtime story from Santa's elves, decorate cookies, and immerse yourself in all of your favorite holiday traditions!
Before long, the ski slopes will also be open for those who wish to try their hand at this beloved pastime. These slopes may not be as daring as those you'll find in other parts of the country, but the scenery is hard to beat!
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No matter your reason for traveling to the historic Homestead Resort, you'll love taking part in these festive and family-oriented holiday events.
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If you haven’t experienced an Omni Homestead Christmas yet, make this your year! It’s gorgeous! For more information about Christmas at the Homestead, visit the official website or give them a follow.

Have you ever been to Christmas at the Homestead Resort in Virginia? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience!

For more holiday destination inspiration, be sure to check out the longest snow-tubing hill in Virginia. Or if you feel like indulging in a non-traditional Christmas experience, how about a historic Williamsburg holiday tour?

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Virginia’s an absolutely enchanting destination any time of the year. At Christmastime? Well, it’s downright magical. But a Christmas to-do list certainly wouldn’t be complete without a visit to one of the many Christmas light displays in Virginia. No matter where you live in the state, you’ll find a Christmas lights display near you. Turn up the Christmas carols, and meander through some of our favorite light displays in Virginia:

  • The drive-thru Celebration In Lights in Newport News. Every Virginian has to drive through this spectacular display at least once. After all, it was the very first Christmas lights display in Virginia!
  • Natural Tunnel Holiday Lighting of the Tunnel in Duffield
  • Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg
  • Danville Community Light Show

 

What are the best Christmas towns in Virginia?

Christmas in Virginia provides an enchanting backdrop for a getaway, and we have no shortage of charming towns to visit. One of the best Christmas towns in Virginia, Old Town Alexandria looks like it’s stepped from an old-fashioned Christmas card. Adorned with twinkling lights, the darling town is dotted with shops, making it easy to get your Christmas shopping done.

Virginia Beach offers a uniquely-Virginia experience. Spend time with Santa on the beach and start (and finish!) your Christmas shopping at the Christmas Market. Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmastime tradition, and go ice skating in Roanoke, or stop by “Christmas by the Bay” in Kilmarnock.

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