Winter wonderland … the Homestead
By Lynn R. Mitchell | Friday, December 2nd, 2011 | Politics, Virginia
The signature two-story Christmas tree anchors one end of the Homestead’s Great Hall. More than 600 were registered for the 2011 Republican Advance for this weekend in Hot Springs, Virginia.
The traditional gingerbread house is a village this year. It was created by the Homestead Pastry Team using 80 pounds of gingerbread, 110 pounds of candy, and 260 pounds of sugar.
Hot sulphur spring on the grounds of the Homestead. The crystal waters of this natural mineral spring are actually warm rather than hot as the name suggests. They flow constantly at 97 degrees and enjoy a mild sulphur content which made them popular for “taking the waters” beginning in 1766.
The Casino with toy shop and restaurant (left), the fire pit where guests are roasting s’mores, and the ice skating rink.
Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell & SWAC Husband
2 December 2011
Cross-posted at LynnRMitchell.com
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Lynn R. Mitchell
As SWAC Girl (an acronym for Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta County), Lynn has been writing in the Virginia political blogosphere since 2006. Active in area politics, she has coordinated campaigns and served in leadership for the past decade. The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia is one of the most beautiful places to call home ... the Republican Party carries her beliefs.
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