Where Modern Magic Meets Local Heart: The Santa Soiree Returns
There's something absolutely extraordinary about the way our emerald-green Victorian walls at Songbird Parlour transform during the holidays. Those bold, modern touches that usually make our space deliciously different suddenly feel perfectly festive – like they've been waiting all year for this moment to shine. And shine they will on December 21st, as we bring back our beloved Santa Soiree, where modern style meets small-town heart.
From 10am to 1pm, we're creating the kind of holiday celebration that could only happen in our fierce little corner of Glen Ellen. The REAL Santa (yes, we have connections at the North Pole) will be holding court while you indulge in our anything-but-ordinary holiday brunch. Think pancakes that tell a story of seasonal abundance and a duck confit hash that proves holiday breakfast doesn't have to play by the rules.
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We're passionate about celebrating the creative spirit that makes our community unique. In past years, we've been honored to showcase local artisans like Treebed Designs with their stunning ceramics and Tiny Arrangements' imaginative dried florals. This year's maker's market, curated by Glen Ellen Gathering, continues that tradition of highlighting our community's most talented creators. Meanwhile, Magick Oak will keep the little ones enchanted with holiday crafts, and someone lucky will win Lewise's spectacular gingerbread house masterpiece.
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The festivities flow as freely as our complimentary hot cocoa and spiced cider, and this year we're adding an artistic twist – Vignette du Vin will be creating gorgeous red wine portraits, offering a uniquely Wine Country take on holiday memories. And after the Santa Soiree winds down at 1pm, Passaggio Wines keeps the celebration going with live music from 2-4pm, because in our community, one celebration naturally flows into the next.
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This isn't just another holiday event. It's a bold celebration of everything that makes our community extraordinary – the farmers who grow our food, the artisans who make our gifts, the families who bring the joy, and the neighbors who show up to support each other year after year. In a world that often feels disconnected, the Santa Soiree is our way of bringing everyone together in a space that's both daringly different and warmly welcoming.
Whether you're sipping a mimosa at brunch, watching your child's eyes light up at Santa's feet, or discovering the perfect handcrafted gift, you're part of something bigger – a community that celebrates both tradition and innovation, that honors both the bold and the beloved. That's the real magic of the season, and that's what makes the Santa Soiree at Songbird Parlour absolutely unforgettable.