Santa is at his Cottage at Bell Farm Shops! Visit & enjoy special new additions to see and do throughout his gardens.
Photo Courtesy: Good Carma Photography, Santa’s Cottage at Bell Farm 2023
If the holiday spirit hasn’t hit you yet this charmingly lit up setting at Bell Farm Shops will do the trick quick! Get the family ready to step right into this Hallmark movie scene designed as the perfect space to have a visit with Santa this year! It feels truly magical and this one has now become one of our favorite family holiday traditions.
Come visit Santa in his cottage and explore the magically lit gardens at Bell Farm! Take photos with Santa in his cottage as well as with various vignettes set up throughout the back grounds. Write letters to Santa and drop them in his mailbox, play games and more! This may just become your new family tradition too!
All the Merry Included
- A half hour in the enchanted winter wonderland where you can meet Santa in his cottage (Santa photos taken by Good Carma Photography will be available for purchase after your event date.)
- Ability to enjoy our multiple magical vignettes to take photos with (new ones added for this year!)
- Option to participate in Bell Farm’s holiday scavenger hunt and receive a prize upon completion
- A FREE hot cocoa and cookie from Nectar Cafe. *Grilled cheese, rotating soup selection and other treats available for purchase.
- Let’s Play! Kittery will be providing a station where kids can write a letter to Santa & drop it in his mailbox. We will make sure he takes them back to the North Pole with him when he leaves!
- Play with games and puzzles provided by Ravensburger/Think Fun
- Each family will receive a 20% off one item* coupon to use for the evening in Bell Farm Shops *Exclusions apply
Additional fun each night depending on the date you attend!
- 12/13 – Music Together of Portsmouth will be on site for kids and families to explore playing music and singing together.
- 12/20 – Center for Wildlife will be setting up a donation table and sharing information about their organization.
Dates and Times with Santa!
Santa will be visiting at his cottage every Wednesday in December ahead of Christmas as well as Tuesday December 19th. Based on availability sign up for your 1/2 hour visit anytime between 4:00 – 7:00pm.
- Wednesday, December 13 – Purchase Tickets!
- Tuesday, December 19 – Purchase Tickets!
- Wednesday, December 20 – Purchase Tickets!
Advanced Tickets Required for Admission
Tickets are per person – tickets for both children and adults are required. Children under 2 are free! Admission: $12.50 per person.
*TICKETS DO NOT INCLUDE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS WITH SANTA*
Professional Photos Please!
Amy Caramihalis of Good Carma Photography will be there to take professional photos of every family. Photos will be ready within 2-3 weeks of your event. You will receive a link via email. The email address you buy your tickets with is where the link will go.
Good Carma Photography has been contracted to provide this service and is not an employee of Bell Farm Shops. Her email address is hello@amycaramihalis.com. Please direct any questions regarding photos to her!
By purchasing a ticket, you are consenting to Good Carma Photography uploading your photo into an album with other families.
Reminder, your photos are NOT part of the ticket price.
More Christmas Magic On-Site!
Holiday Shopping!
Bell Farm Shops is home to the Gift & Home Shop, Backyard Birds and Garden and Forever Christmas. The store is fully decorated for the holidays and makes it easy and enjoyable for unique finds for friends and family.
Food & Hot Beverages!
Nectar Cafe will be stocked with their full drink menu, grilled cheese, rotating soup, and treats. There will be extra seating added to enjoy your free hot cocoa and cookie that is included in your ticket. If you have any allergy questions, please email nectarcafeatbellfarm@gmail.com.
Real Christmas Trees, Wreaths and More!
Saint Nick’s Tree Farm is conveniently located at the back of the property and has real trees, wreaths and more for sale! Note, Saint Nick’s Tree Farm is only open until they sell out.
Giving Back!
We will have a Toys for Tots box at the front of the shop available for toy donations. All donations should be left unwrapped.
FAQ’s
Many frequently asked questions about parking, refund policies, weather reschedules, stroller conditions and more can all be found here!
** Please note that this event will be held mainly outside so dress accordingly for the weather. **
Bell Farm Shops
Bell Farm Gift & Home, Backyard Bird & Garden, & Forever Christmas
244 US Route 1, York, ME
(207) 363-8181
info@bellfarmshops.com
