The holiday season is finally here, and there's a special kind of excitement in the air.
If you're lucky enough to live in a new Atlantic Builders home, get ready for an extra dose of holiday cheer! With a wide array of events happening right on your doorstep, there's no shortage of festive fun to be had.
From dazzling light displays to gingerbread houses, the communities surrounding Atlantic Builders' new homes truly come alive during the holidays. It's impossible not to be captivated by the magical atmosphere and feel your spirits soar with each step you take.
But it's not just about decorations and decorating: There are plenty of events to keep you entertained throughout the season. Whether you're a fan of ice skating or prefer a warm adult beverage, there's something for everyone.
So, let’s get our winter coats on, wrap a festive scarf around our necks, and explore some fantastic communities and the holiday excitement near your new Atlantic Builders home!
One of the new communities where you can find our homes in Fredericksburg is Truslow Ridge. These homes are all about space, as they sit on 1.5-acre homesites. With homes up to 3,800 square feet, each main-level living and 2-story single-family home offers many opportunities to personalize and expand your living space with morning rooms, screened porches, decks, recreation rooms, game rooms, dens, and more. And if you lived here, you could experience the holidays in many special ways, including:
Yes, you read that correctly. On Saturday, December 16, from 4–8pm, the Downtown Fredericksburg Cookie Crawl will take you on a delicious journey. Venture through Downtown with your Cookie Crawl Cookie Tin and collect a baker’s dozen of delicious cookies from vendors throughout town. You’ll also enjoy time to shop as you crawl, discounts at participating businesses, and the possibility to win prizes and gift cards. Cookies and prizes for the holidays? Sounds like a recipe for a good time to us!
And, yes, you read that correctly too. On Tuesday, December 19, and Thursday, December 21 (both at 5:30pm), you’re invited to a holiday event unlike any other: Paint with Possum Santa. For artists of all (and no) skill and experience, enjoy a night of painting, snacking, and having fun. And not only that, but you’ll also be treated to a visit by Santa Possum, himself!
Just off Aden Road in Nokesville, Hanes Landing Estates is an amazing opportunity to live the estate life. But, only one 10-acre homesite is still available for you to build the home of your dreams. With a great selection of our most popular, estate-style homes, including main-level living homes and some new innovative designs, you are sure to find the perfect match for your lifestyle. And being so close to Rt. 234 (just 1.5 miles away!) means you’ll have easy access to all the shopping, restaurants, recreations, schools, and employers in Woodbridge, Gainesville, Manassas, Quantico, and everywhere else along the I-95 corridor. And when it comes to nearby holiday adventures, your options are bright!
For the second year in a row, Neabsco Regional Park is transforming itself for the holidays. The Holiday Walk of Lights lets you experience the true brightness of the holidays as you walk on a path of hand-crafted light displays. This free event is a perfect way to share the holidays with friends and family. Concessions will be available, music will enhance the light show, and everyone will have a fantastic evening of holiday merriment. Plus, on December 12, the light show will have reduced volume and lower lights so sensory-friendly guests can also enjoy the experience!
As a complement to Neabsco Park’s Holiday Walk of Lights, the Bull Run Festival of Lights lets you enjoy all the lights from the comfort of your own car. Drive on this 2.5-mile path of festive lights and marvel at all the moving light displays. Animated nutcrackers, ice-skating polar bears, and Santa preparing his gifts are just some of the illuminated sights you’ll see. And since you’re in your own car, YOU can be the holiday DJ as you, your family, and your friends enjoy the lights!
Atlantic Builders has been a partner with Habitat for Humanity creating a unique community in the heart of Charlottesville: Southwood. Minutes from Downtown Charlottesville, I-64, UVA, and the 5th Street Shopping Center, the townhomes at Southwood are central to all the great shopping, dining, and entertainment of the area. It is also a national model for neighborhood-driven redevelopment. Needless to say, we’re proud to be building in the first neighborhood in this inspirational community. And living here means you’d be near some amazing holiday adventures!
This holiday experience is truly an experience. Walk along a lake through a trail of lights full of motion, whimsy, and holiday cheer at Winter Wander at Boar’s Head Resort. If it was just the updated-from-last-year light stroll, the Winter Wander would still be worth the trip. But there are many more opportunities for holiday cheer here! There’s an artificial ice skating rink; a market full of food, drink, and presents; and Santa’s Mill, where kids can visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
Your children can also visit Santa at Christmas at the Dairy Market on December 17, from 12–4pm. Set in Dairy Market’s innovative market hall of restaurants and shops, get ready to enjoy and learn the fun art of gingerbread house decorating. There are also free kid-friendly activities, free pictures with Santa, and arts & crafts. Plus, you can teach your children the true meaning of the holidays by bringing a toy for Dairy Market’s 3rd annual Toy Drive. Because sharing and good cheer is what the holidays are really all about.
Waynesboro has been named on lists of Virginia’s best cities for quality of life. With a downtown area that’s experienced a rebirth, local shopping, dining, and arts are thriving. It’s also a town that gives residents easy access to all the best views and activities of the outdoors. Evershire is one of the most popular communities in Waynesboro, and Atlantic Builders builds in two neighborhoods here: Evershire North and Townhomes at Evershire. Evershire North offers single-family homes featuring both main-level living and 2-story home style. Townhomes at Evershire are townhomes with an open main-level floor plan and expandable space on the lower floor. All our homes at Evershire are full with the features and spaces today’s homeowners desire. Plus, they are near some enjoyable holiday fun!
About 40 minutes away, in scenic Lovingston, VA, the Orchard House Inn is hosting a Holiday Cookie Decorating & Wine Tasting on Sunday, December 10, from 2–5pm. This event is fun for the whole family: Each ticket grants the holder a dozen cookies to decorate and one glass of wine or non-alcoholic drink. Experiment with colorful icings, glittery sprinkles, and delicious toppings to make your cookies the most festive of all. All the wines come from local vineyards, so you get ready to explore and experience new tastes and cookie pairings.
On December 17, from 1–4pm, Stable Craft Brewing is hosting a Pints & Ponies with Santa event! This award-winning destination brewery and cidery is serving up delicious hot chocolate, warming mulled cider, and a festive lunch. Pints & Ponies has something for everyone in the family. Plus, Santa Claus will stop by to visit with all the children. And because this event takes place in the stable area of Stable Craft Brewing, there will also be ponies!
With your new Atlantic Builders home as the backdrop, the holiday season becomes even more magical. Imagine waking up on Christmas morning and sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace while admiring the beautiful view from your window. The scent of freshly baked cookies fills the air as you gather with loved ones to exchange thoughtful gifts and create lasting memories.
Whether it's hosting a festive party, enjoying quiet moments with family, or finding holiday excitement near your community, your new Atlantic Builders home provides the perfect setting for creating cherished traditions and embracing the holiday spirit. Happy holidays!
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