Trail of Lights EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens lights up for Christmas. This is the twentieth year that locals and tourists are welcome to meander the paths through the spectacular lights and displays of holiday joy, wonder, imagination, and whimsy. "The mission of the EmilyAnn is to reinvest in the dignity of the human spirit through the performing arts, the beauty of nature and community fellowship. The EmilyAnn was founded in 1998 to celebrate the life of Emily Ann Rolling by providing a permanent home for Shakespeare Under the Stars, a program in which Emily excelled as an actress and costume designer." (EmilyAnn Theatre and Gardens Website) Click the button to discover the inspirational story of Emily Ann. Learn about the treasured Butterfly Festival and other attractions. Check out the schedule for theatre productions and a list of entertainment features during the Trail of Lights. Stroll along the trails and be enchanted as you view nativities, angels, peace symbols, Minions, Grinches, snowflakes, snow people, patriotic flags, dinosaurs, a longhorn and so much more! All exhibits are designed and fashioned by local churches, schools, businesses, organizations, and families. Stop by the the roaring fire pit to roast marshmallows and grab a cup of hot chocolate or a snack from from the concession stand. There may be a movie playing. Or a band. Or cloggers. Or donkeys. (Check the website for entertainment schedule.) Shop the two stores. Borrow a book. Ride the train. Buy a raffle ticket. Visit Santa! Climb the steps to the Veterans Memorial Plaza and listen to the breeze ruffle the flags. Interact on the ginormous chess board or in the musical garden. Take photos. Slow down and experience every nuance of the Trail of Lights. Free parking and admission, but donations are appreciated. Now through December 28 6-9 pm Sunday - Thursday 6-10 pm Friday - Saturday Trail - path, course, route Light - the removal of darkness, the first work of the Creator, symbolically represents goodness, favor, and truth. This season I hope to sprinkle a trail of lights through my actions. Offer a word of comfort to strengthen the weary. Remember to be kind always. Proclaim my gratitude for what is good. Bestow favor to the unfavored. Speak truth with love. How can you a create a trail of lights? Comfort & Joy A chapel in the Yucatan jungle, illuminated by candles,
is where Angeline Redfern faces life-changing truth in my novel All In For Life.
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Darlene
11/30/2017 08:14:27 am
Thanks again Peggy - your blog has really helped me acclimate to my new home town!
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Becky
11/30/2017 11:21:50 am
We have visited EmilyAnn a couple times when visiting Wimberley. The Christmas display and lights are magical, getting hot chocolate while we wander and look at lights help create memories my kids have reminisced about later 😁☕️🍫
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Michele Gooch
11/30/2017 05:26:56 pm
I miss the trail of lights—such a festive place!
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