A Country Christmas opens for 2024 season at Saunders Farm

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This weekend marked the kickoff of A Country Christmas at Saunders Farm, a family-friendly experience that brings the magic of the holidays to life in a picturesque countryside setting.

Guests can wander through enchanting light displays, visit Santa’s cozy log cabin and enjoy fun activities like decorating cookies, making reindeer food, and exploring the Elf Academy.

With delicious seasonal treats, hot beverages and a charming farm shop, there’s something for everyone.

Country Christmas Day runs through the month of December, with hours of operation available on the website saundersfarm.com.

Here’s what the holidays at Saunders Farm are like:

Indra Kyla Cullain Sean MacGinnis tree Saunders Farm
Indra, 6, and her parents Kyla Cullain and Sean MacGinnis found the perfect tree at Saunders Farm on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Mark Saunders Saunders Farm
“A lot of people have said, when you enter the farm, you’re like, walking into a Hallmark Christmas movie,” says Mark Saunders, director of fun at Saunders Farm. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Santa Claus in a cabin at Saunders Farm
Santa was snug and warm in his cabin, one of the 13 log buildings that on the Saunders Farm property that date back as many as 200 years. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
A giant wreath for photo opportunities
The Saunders Farm team has create endless photo opportunities for guests. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
A rustic truck, another opportunity for photos
Endless photo opportunities line the property at Sanders Farm. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Massive maze at Saunders Farm
If you need a break from the festive fun, there are play structures, massive mazes, other activities for all ages at Saunders Farm. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Cozy wood burning fire pits allow guests to get warm at Saunders Farm
All through the Saunders Farm property are wood burning fire pits for guests to snuggle up around for warmth. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Guests can create their own cuddly companions at The Bear Factory at Saunder's Farm
Veronica Sarosiek, the assistant retail manager at Saunders Farm, helped bring a teddy bear to life in The Bear Factory, a log cabin where guests can create their own cuddly companions. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Christmas diorama
Everywhere you look there is a little holiday spirit. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Decorations going up at the Farm shop at Saunders Farm
Last-minute touches were being added Saturday to the outside of the Farmshop, a spot to get ornaments for the tree or tasty treats. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Thousands of lights and wreaths adorn the pathway through the forest at Sunders Farm
“It’s hundreds of thousands of lights and beautiful decor all through pathways in the little forest,” said Mark Saunders, director of fun at Saunders Farm. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Ayden Harvey, technical director inside the Holiday Lights Stroll
Ayden Harvey, technical director at the Saunders Farm, is the one who makes the lights come alive for guests during the Holiday Lights Stroll. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Letters addressed to Santa
A special spot has been created at Saunders Farm for guests to write letters to Santa. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Guests enjoying pizza and cider beside a roaring fire in a cozy, warm log cabin
The over 200-year-old tap room building at Saunders Farm serves up wood-fired pizzas and the farm’s own cider, which guests can enjoy beside a wood fire. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
A decorated mantle over a fireplace in a coz log cabin
The over 200-year-old tap room building at Saunders Farm serves up wood-fired pizzas and the farm’s own cider, which guests can enjoy beside a wood fire. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
A massive inflatable Santa was peeking over the tree tops.
A massive inflatable Santa was peeking over the tree tops at Saunders Farm on Saturday. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Too big to sit on Santa's lap but not too old for a man to receive a hug from Santra
Santa chats with Justin Pich at Saunders Farm on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Stunning display of holiday lights of the Holiday Lights Stroll.
A stunning display greets those who make the lovely walk through Saunders Farm’s Holiday Lights Stroll. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Elf showing off a beautiful gingerbread cookie
An elf proudly shows off a decorated cookie on Saturday afternoon. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
The Farmshop is well stocked for Christmas
If you need the perfect holiday gift, the Farmshop is the perfect spot to find the unique it. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Cozy fire pits allow guests to cozy up and get warm
Cozy fire pits are the best spots to enjoy BeaverTails at Saunders Farm for the holiday season. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA
Indra Kyla Cullain Sean MacGinnis tree Saunders Farm
Indra, 6, and her parents Kyla Cullain and Sean MacGinnis found the perfect tree at Saunders Farm on Saturday. Saunders Farm used to grow its own trees, but now imports the trees it sells from another farm near Montreal. Photo by Ashley Fraser /POSTMEDIA

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