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Gingerbread Lane

Returns to Old Town Artisan Studios for the Holiday Season

Each year, Old Town Artisan Studios converts their 3-acre art campus into Gingerbread Lane – a winter wonderland with dazzling displays, trimmed garland, twinkling lights, and a marquee 17-foot tree next to the signature Holiday Cottage.

From the moment guests walk through the gates, they enter a magical world of gingerbread delights. This special event features gingerbread cookies and hot cider in the culinary area, cookie decorating and clay ornament painting in the craft section, and scheduled performances by local community groups.

The Holiday Cottage is decked out for families to visit and take photos. All day, activities are scheduled to keep attendees entertained. Live performances include seasonal music, dancing and more by youth organizations from the Coachella Valley.

Gingerbread Lane has been the dream and brainchild of Old Town Artisan Studios founder, Victory Grund.

“The mission for this family event is to bring back the joy of giving through the holidays by creating handmade gifts for family and friends,” said Grund. “When a person of any age creates a gift by hand for loved ones, it becomes a treasure that grows more valuable with each passing year. The personal expression gives meaning to each piece of art.”

This magical event will be held select Saturdays this month: December 3rd, 10th & 17th. Festivities will be held from 126pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Old Town Artisan Studios is located at 78046 Calle Barcelona in La Quinta. For more information, go to OldTownArtisanStudios.org or call 760.777.1444.

What You’ll Find at Gingerbread Lane

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus

Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus each Saturday. Santa will be available for photos inside his cottage and to hear Christmas wishes. Mrs. Claus will be sharing holiday stories, demonstrate how to decorate gingerbread cookies, and many other exciting activities during the event.

Art Activities

Artists of all ages and levels can paint handmade clay gingerbread ornaments. These clay creations are made onsite in the ceramics studio by volunteers. Children can also make art on artist easels and paint a rock to add to the Inspirational Rock Stream at Old Town Artisan Studios.

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating

Get into the holiday spirit by decorating freshbaked gingerbread cookies made by La Quinta High School’s Culinary Department students. Complimentary hot apple cider will also be available to enjoy, as well.

Live Musical Performances

Old Town Artisan Studios comes alive with a variety of guest performances by Coachella Valley youth. Among this year’s talent will include Time 2 Twirl, Natasha Terrell, Coachella Acapella, Party of 4, Dance Dimensions, Desert Recreation District Ballet Dancers and many more.