Saturday, December 3, 2011

Monches Artisans Holiday Tour Celebrates its 28th Year

Saturday, December 3rd & Sunday December 4th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
(Sneak Peek Friday at most locations 9:00-5:00)

The tour this year will include two pottery studios, an art glass studio, an outdoor metal sculpture gallery, an alpaca farm featuring wearable woven art, a fine wood furniture gallery, a rural inn and vineyard featuring seasonal wines, a farm offering locally grown, freshly cut trees & holiday greens and a shop brimming with antiques, unique gifts and seasonal décor.

A local church will also be hosting a craft fair on Saturday and Hanson’s Pub in North Lake will be selling food to benefit the Lake Area Free Clinic and hosting visiting artists with proceeds to benefit the Pregnancy Crisis Center.

The drive-it-yourself tour will take visitors along rustic roads through the scenic area surrounding the renowned Holy Hill Basilica. Refreshments, seasonal music and outdoor bonfires will welcome visitors at many of the stops along the way. The tour runs from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, with a “Sneak Peak Preview” day on Friday at most locations.

For complete information and a printable map visit www.monchesfarm.com and click on the “Latest News” button.