— from Holly Southern —
Christmas trees return to light up the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort and Spa during the month of December, decorated by seven local non-profit organizations. Sponsored by the resort, the Festival of Trees is designed to be a fundraiser during this holiday season for participating organizations, including Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program, Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Orcas Montessori School, Orcas Animal Protection Society, The FunHouse Commons, Friends of Moran State Park, and Orcas Island Historical Museum.
The public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite tree by purchasing votes at $1 per ticket throughout the entire month of December. All voter tickets will also be entered into a raffle to win prizes, including two round-trip tickets from Orcas Island to Seattle on Kenmore Air with a two-night hotel stay, dinner for two at The Mansion Restaurant, and a two-month Rosario spa pass. All organizations will also receive an additional donation from Rosario Resort.
“These organizations not only create a beautiful display in our lobby each year, but they add such value to our community,” states General Manager Christopher Peacock. “I hope everyone comes out to see the trees and leaves a thank-you donation to support each of these groups.”
The Moran Mansion is open daily from 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the Front Desk of Rosario before touring the tree display.
A special Holiday Open House will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 11 (12noon-8pm each day) with complimentary hot apple cider and cookies available.
Each organization will receive the voting dollars, with the all the organizations receiving additional donations from Rosario Resort.
