Sounds sweet!
Run, run as fast as you can! Come to Twin Rocks if you’re a gingerbread fan!
A fun-filled, family Christmas event with holiday-themed activities, food and music will take place at Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach this Saturday, Dec. 7.
The first ever Gingerbread House Party is an open invitation to the community to partake in merriment and visit the Twin Rocks campus.
“We wanted to do something that really helps bring the community together and gives them a great family event,” said Twin Rocks Development Director Liz Seume. “We also want to give people the chance to see our camp and get to know us.”
Though entry to the event is free, happenings located inside many of the camp’s buildings include two fee-based activities: a wreath-making class and gingerbread house decorating.
Setting the ambience will be live music performed by a family bluegrass band, classic Christmas hymns on the piano and Christmas carols sung by the Neah-Kah-Nie High School choir. Guests can participate in several no-cost activities including a stained-glass art project, hunt for glass ornaments around the camp, cocoa and popcorn snacks, a kids’ coloring activity and story time with Mrs. Claus. Santa will also be available for photos with a professional portrait photographer. Families will receive their free photos via a digital link.
“We’re providing families with a joyful Christmas event where they can spend time together in an interactive environment,” Seume said.
Guests can reserve slots to participate in the wreath-making class and gingerbread house decorating.
“Gingerbread houses are real food with real ingredients: molasses, ginger and all the spices,” Seume said. “You’ll actually want to eat these when you’re done. I’m working on a gluten-free version because they taste really good, too.”
Each gingerbread house is $15 and the cost of the wreath-making class is $20. All supplies are included.
The on-campus coffee shop, The Undertow, will be open at the event with espresso drinks available for purchase. In the dining hall, German-themed concessions like bratwurst and pretzels will also be for sale.
“This is a chance for families to interact together and focus on the joy of the season,” Seume said.
The event runs from 10 am to 4 pm at Twin Rocks Friends Camp & Conference Center, located at 18705 Hwy. 101 in Rockaway Beach. For more information, go to twinrocks.org/christmas.