Friends of Lorenzo Mansion Preview Party
Come celebrate the holiday season at
The Friends of Lorenzo
Mansion Preview Party
Thursday, December 1, 2011, 6-8 PM
Featuring sleigh rides, fabulous music, food and drink, as well as a beautiful raffle of a Christmas place setting for eight, and the silent auction of a Lorenzo giclee.
Members $25 T Non-member guests $25
Reserve early, space is limited. Your check is your reservation.
Mail checks, payable to “The Friends of Lorenzo” and please note the # of attendees on your check, to:
“Mansion Preview Party,” Lorenzo State Historic Site,
17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035
~ For more information, please call 315-655-3200 ~
Christmas at Lorenzo 2011
For more than three decades, the festive tradition of Christmas at Lorenzo has been delighting visitors of all ages to the 1807 estate and home of Cazenovia’s founder, John Lincklaen. This year, the holiday season begins on Thursday, December 1st with the annual Friends of Lorenzo Mansion Preview Party for members and member-guests. Public hours to tour this year’s “O Christmas Tree” themed program will then commence on Friday, December 9 from 7-9 pm for Christmas by Candlelight and the festivities will continue on Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11 from 1-4 each afternoon. Horse-drawn sleigh rides (weather dependent) will be available during public hours, and round-trip rides to the Rippleton Schoolhouse will also be featured during Sunday hours when 19th C crafts, refreshments and live music will be presented in this c. 1814 setting.
With generous program support from The Friends of Lorenzo--and the artistry of volunteer decorators--the neoclassical mansion will be abounding in festive decorations throughout. And in the spirit of giving, Father Christmas will greet visitors, and more than 25 volunteer docents will be assisting staff with tours. A favorite among visitors, wassail will be served in the kitchen each day. Another special feature of Christmas at Lorenzo this year will include the opportunity to sit for, and bring home, vintage-style photographs by Victorian Whispers during Saturday and Sunday hours. Proceeds from the sale of distinctive gifts and seasonal items from the Lorenzo gift shop will help to support future programs and projects at Lorenzo.
Friday evening’s Christmas by Candlelight will feature the Belle Aire Handbell Trio ringing in the holidays; the John Rohde Jazz Trio will delight visitors with American holiday standards on Saturday; and the Bells and Motley Consort will offer the sounds of a “Merry Olde Christmas” on Sunday. A modest admission price is charged for a holiday visit to Lorenzo. By advance reservation, groups of 12 or more will also be welcomed for guided tours during available weekdays. For more information about The Friends of Lorenzo Mansion Preview Party or Christmas at Lorenzo , please call (315) 655-3200.
Winter Whatsit
Wooden Foot Warmer
Pictured above is a foot warmer from the collection at Lorenzo. When hot coals were placed in the interior tray, foot warmers were used in the home or for travel in a carriage or sleigh. This foot warmer is wood with a wrought iron coal tray. The maker is unknown, but it was made in the early 19th century.
