A Big Move for Village Fantasies

We'll be making a big move to a new setting at month's end to the scenic and very inspirational San Bernardino Mountains here in California.  We're moving to the small hamlet of a town called Arrowbear Lake nearby the more well known Running Springs.  Arrowbear Lake is as the name signifies, half way between Big Bear Lake and Lake Arrowhead.  We're looking forward to the majestically forested canyons and peaks providing multitudes of inspiration for many a Villagescape to come. Pray for us though and our sanity as we make this trip up the hill.

The Smell of Cider Brewing and a Christmas Village Display Around the Corner

Riley's at Los Rios Ranchos

Locally here in Southern California, many of us have a fall season destination where we can get away from the common everyday congestion and angry tirades that are encountered throughout an everyday clock cycle.  One of our family's favorites is the small mountain foothill town of Oak Glen just at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains above Yucaipa.  My own family has been visiting the town known for its apple orchards and village lifestyle for over 50 years now. The fall season brings the harvesting of numerous varieties of apples, amazing apple pie, and cleaner air to breathe than what we're used to on the lower flatlands.

One thing is missing though. A town Harvest Village Display, and when Christmas arrives, a Christmas Village display. Oak Glen would benefit tremendously from a grand display set up at a central point for visitors to linger around and enjoy as part of the yearly festivities.

After dinner at Hawk's Head Public House
at Riley's Farm in Oak Glen

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The Harvest Season Unfolding Before Us

http://villagefantasies.blogspot.com With less than two months before the autumn cooling and the recoloring of foliage that accompanies it, does anyone have any fond recollections of the fall season, Thanksgiving, family gatherings, etc.? Please.......no fond memories of excursions to the mall on the day after Thanksgiving. The retail commercial aspect of the holiday season don't count. Although it is a big part of what makes our economy thrive, our goals here are to bring out the true history of the celebratory events that have made Thanksgiving and Christmas our national treasures.
Steve

An Old World Influence on Village Displays

Visiting Solvang(danish community) this weekend. Great inspiration there for my displays from the old world theme. http://www.villagefantasies.com

Growing Christmas Village Library

Our quickly growing Christmas Village library. By end of year will be one of webs largest sources of Christmas only articles on villages, traditions, and decorating
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