Last year we were invited to visit SPARKLE! for the first time, (read our full review here) and we loved it! A great way to get into the Christmas Spirit and spend time with family.
Boscobel is located on scenic Route 9D in Garrison New York just one mile south of Cold Spring and directly across the river from West Point. Each December they host SPARKLE! A Dazzling Celebration of the season.
Guests roam the grounds gazing at Christmas lights, enjoying time with family while getting into the Christmas Spirit. Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus will be in the Sparkle Garden, the beautiful Sparkle Queen Stilt Walker will roam the grounds, Ice Carving Demonstrations, Magician Margaret Steele, and The Libby Richman Jazz Trio and “Puppet Power!” with internationally renowned ventriloquist Jonathan Geffner will be returning again this year. However, each evening’s attractions differ, so be sure to plan your visit by checking the complete schedule at Boscobel.org.
At the very heart of Sparkle is the 1804 mansion itself. Awash in the glow of candlelight and elegantly decorated for receiving visitors, indoor Twilight Tours are ongoing every evening during Sparkle from 4:30pm through 7:30pm.
To add to this year’s Sparkle festivities, on Saturday, December 10, from 6-8pm, WHUD’s Morning Show cohost Kacey will be on site along with the WHUD Family Fun Crew and Hudson the Bear. There will be photo opportunities, prizes and raffles. Don’t miss the fun!
Boscobel’s Executive Director Steve Miller says, “Boscobel’s board, staff and volunteers are delighted to welcome visitors from near and far to its 4th annual Sparkle event. These festive, family-focused evenings celebrate the season of goodwill, plus all that is special about one of America’s great historic mansions. From our breathtaking exterior views to our lavish 1800’s interiors – there is nothing quite as magical as Boscobel during the holidays.”
Good news for those who want to visit Sparkle via MetroNorth, as well as patrons and residents of Cold Spring and Beacon: the Cold Spring Trolley (sponsored by Putnam County Tourism) will run a shuttle every half hour between 5pm and 9:30pm with stops at the Cold Spring Station, Main Street Cold Spring, Boscobel and Main Street Beacon on all Sparkle dates. One-way fare is $2/Adult and $1/Senior.
Sparkle couldn’t shine as brightly without the support of its major sponsors:
NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital, Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, Offit Capital, Entergy, Central Hudson and Putnam County Tourism, as well as The Greenwich Tent Company, Garrison Tree, SK Electric, Chronogram.com, ExploreTheHudsonValley.com and LocalPutnam.com.
Sparkle will again offer a selection of food for purchase on site from Hudson Hil’s Café & Market of Cold Spring who will prepare fresh sandwiches, chili, soup and more to help warm guests as they enjoy this outdoor, all-weather, illumination event.
Sparkle takes place the first three Fridays and Saturdays in December:
2nd & 3rd, 9th &10th and 16th & 17th
5pm-9pm
There are two ticket levels available: Grounds Only and Grounds Plus. The Grounds Plus ticket includes a Twilight Tour. (Twilight Tours are by advance reservation only. Space is limited and they do sell out quickly!) Tickets are on sale now at Boscobel.org.
Want to win 4 tickets to visit SPARKLE? To enter head over to our Facebook page:
Like, Share and Comment with your favorite holiday tradition!
Winner will be chosen at random.
