Come discover the magical holiday atmosphere of historic Ireland House and celebrate the season with fond memories of Christmas past. It’s a day away from the hustle and bustle back to a simpler time. Those attending will have the opportunity to relive Christmas of long ago. Guests will enjoy the smells, sounds and tastes of Christmas on a historic Farm. For anyone who loves the smells of holiday baking, there will be heritage Christmas baking demonstrations during tours of the beautifully decorated Ireland House decked out for the holidays.
The delicious festive refreshments, heritage crafts andactivities for all ages such as popcorn & cranberry stringing , making a Victorian Kissing Ball, punching your own tin ornament, a Victorian Pie and holiday story telling, are all sure to leave a lasting memory. Immerse yourself in the warmth & wonder…
Live musical entertainment will include beautiful choir performances, theAmbassadors for the Halton Youth Symphony and this year’s event will feature performances by The Playford Players ‘who weave music and instruments into light, bright, lilting sounds that set the toes tapping’ and who will present original compositions played on Hammer dulcimer & guitar, varied with mandolin, bowed psaltery and Irish bouzouki along with music from the British Isles, America and Canada..
We will also be welcoming Alchemy Unplugged, a captivating acoustic duo fronted by extraordinary award-winning vocalist, Lisa Nicole, and distinguished acoustic guitar player, Daren Swanson. The group has been aired on radio stations across Canada and has been well received by thousands of people all over Ontario.