We know the anticipation and the joy of the season. Finding the perfect tree, choosing a new ornament for everyone on your list, maybe even spying Santa and his reindeer. It’s always an exciting time of year around here – for creating new holiday memories and honoring treasured traditions. Take a look as we share what’s happening in our store this holiday season.
Feature photo by @ashwisdom
Finding the Perfect Tree
Fresh-Cut Trees: Starting November 21st
For many of you, a big highlight of the holiday season is exploring our hanging forest of fresh-cut Christmas trees, searching carefully for that perfect one. Suspended from their tops, our trees open up to show you exactly what they’ll look like in your home – and allow all that heady evergreen fragrance to fill the air as you wander between them.
Choosing an Ornament for Everyone on Your List
The Ornament Shop is Open!
Custom Gift Tags by Cheryl Dyer Lettering & Calligraphy · 12p – 3p · November 21st and December 5th
Picking just the right ornament to give to a loved one – or to add to your own collection – is a time-honored Christmas tradition. And this Christmas, we’re excited to introduce The Ornament Shop! It’s our expanded assortment of beautiful glass ornaments in almost every style and theme you can imagine, including hand-painted and hand-blown pieces by European artisans.
Supporting Local Popups
The Nut Hutte ∙ Sunday – Friday, 11a – 5p and Saturday, 10a – 7p · November 13th – December 20th
Coneflower Creamery · Fridays and Saturdays, 12p – 6p · November 6th – December 12th
Hello Sugar ∙ Sundays, 9a – 11a · November 8th – December 20th
Carter & Rye · 19a – 2p · November 21st and December 19th
Julia Mason Art · 12p – 3p · November 28th
Benson Soap Mill · 12p – 3p · November 28th
Artemis Tea & Botanical · 12p – 3p · November 28th and December 5th
Sunshine Boulevard · 12p – 3p · November 28th and December 5th
Wax Buffalo · 12p – 3p · December 5th
EARTHENjoy Ceramics · 12p – 3p · December 12th
SK Made · 12p – 3p · December 12th
East Parlor · 12p – 3p · December 12th
Throughout the holiday season, we’ve invited other local vendors to come share our space. Be sure to stop by and check them out for more great gift ideas and a chance to support our amazing local businesses.
Getting in the Spirit with Popup Concerts
Northern Lights Choir · 1p – 2p · November 28th and December 12th
Omaha Chamber Music Society · 11:30a-12:30p · December 5th and December 12th
As you wander through the Greenhouse, get into the holiday spirit with a popup concert by local musicians. Whether it’s the acapella voices of a local youth choir or the chamber music from some of Omaha’s professional musicians, their holiday music will be a refreshing way to celebrate the season.
Visiting Santa + the Reindeer
Live Reindeer · During Store Hours · November 21st – December 18th
Dropping Off Letters for Santa · Fridays, 4p-6p, and Saturdays and Sundays, 12p – 3p · November 27th – December 13th
Each year, we look forward to hosting two of Santa’s live reindeer while they rest up for that exciting Christmas Eve night. And when we see that light in the kids’ eyes and hear those joyful squeals, we know your families enjoy this special tradition too. Stop by to see them nestled comfortably in their home among our forest of hanging fresh-cut trees.
And be sure to bring your letters for Santa. This year’s visit will be at a safe distance, but Santa is so excited to see you, and you can say hello and wave to him while you drop off your letter in his mail slot.
Safely Sharing Our Space
As our store becomes dressed up in every way for the season – with our giant Santa, the bright red poinsettia tree, and our uniquely tropical bromeliad tree coming soon – it’s a joy for us to share our space with you.
This year, to ensure that everyone can safely enjoy these spaces, please remember to wear a mask and maintain social distancing throughout our store – and stay home if you don’t feel well. If taking photos is part of the reason for your visit, you might consider coming during a less busy time – weekdays are great.
Experience a Christmas Tradition
It’s the love and traditions of the season that make Christmas so special – even if things feel a little different right now. Our hope is that in our store, you find a welcoming space to experience the beauty, joy, and anticipation of Christmas this year.
For you, our team, and our community, please wear a mask and maintain social distance while you visit.
