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Christmas in the County Old Homestead Farm in Rocky Point transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. BY ASHLEY L. HAFER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAURA GLANTZ
Santa Claus is coming to the farm. For the fourth year in a row, the family at Old Homestead Farm is sharing the holiday spirit through their Christmas in the Country event. This is a great opportunity to gather your loved ones into the car and take a short drive out into the country. Nestled between Burgaw and Wilmington, this charming family horse farm in Rocky Point transforms into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Old Homestead Farm feels like something right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. The quaint drive-through light
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show, with its lovely landscaping of wide-open places, lights glistening off the lake and, of course, Santa’s village, is guaranteed to be a memorable experience. The radiant lights and displays vary a little each year, but they never stray from the original holiday motif. The mile-long adventure is accompanied by classical holiday favorites that bring the scenery to life. Carefully thought out and coordinated lights dance with the music playing conveniently from your own car radio. While enjoying the comfort and warmth of your car, you can sip on some hot cocoa that they sell on the premises.
