Come and experience the 24th annual Wonderland of Trees! The opening gala will occur on Friday, November 22nd from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Holland Land Office Museum. This year’s theme is “Gingerbread and Peppermint” Visit the museum to see all the wonderfully decorated trees and displays by local businesses and organizations. This year’s opening gala will feature many great gift baskets to win, including an extra special grand basket. Food and refreshments will be provided by The Alabama Hotel, Batavia’s Original Pizzeria, and A Sweet Ending Bakery. The night will also feature holiday music by the DSP Jazz Trio.
Tickets are $20 or $15 for museum members, and $5 for children 12 and under.
You can find the link to the ticket site below. Or contact the museum for further information.
Wonderland of Trees Opening Gala Tickets
The Wonderland of Trees will run through the end of December, so there is plenty of time to stop by during the holiday season. Admission to the Wonderland of Trees is included in regular museum admission: listed on the homepage of the website.
The basket raffle winners will be drawn at the end of the day on Saturday, December 14th. Be sure to stop by the museum to get your tickets. Tickets are $5/sheet (25 tickets) or $20/5 sheets, and for the Grand Prizes, the tickets are $5/ticket or $20/5 tickets.
Further holiday events will also be held throughout the season. If you would like to participate by decorating a tree, contributing a basket, or general sponsorship, please contact the museum.
Each year, hundreds of visitors come to the museum from November to January to view nearly forty trees, festive pictures, and holiday displays decorated by local businesses and organizations. The Wonderland of Trees is not only great publicity, but a great way to give back to the community, support historical and education programming at the Holland Land Office Museum, and spread Holiday cheer to all!
By participating in the Wonderland of Trees, you or your business are eligible to receive:
Advertisement in the Wonderland of Trees program
Advertisements on the Holland Land Office Museum Facebook page and website
Membership to the Holland Purchase Historical Society
As per our usual policy, not-for-profit organizations may participate in the Wonderland of Trees for $10; sponsorship for not-for-profits is optional but will include the benefits listed above. All proceeds from the Wonderland of Trees help the Holland Land Office Museum with operating costs and funding educational programs for the public.
Are you uncertain about decorating a tree or a picture? There are many other ways to support this event: sponsorships will include all of the benefits listed above even if you choose not to decorate a tree. We will need trees to be set up and donations, items, baskets, and gift certificates for our basket auction that will take place throughout November and December. Please consider the sponsorship level that works best for you. Tress can be decorated at the museum from October 26th until the opening night.
The 24th Annual Wonderland of Trees will also feature many more events including crafts, movies, and music. Events include:
Friday, December 6th 7 pm- Brass Quartet, Genesee Symphony Orchestra
Friday December 13th 7 pm- Mike Whyman, Classical Guitar
Friday, December 20th 7 pm- Flute Quartet, Genesee Symphony Orchestra
GOLD SPONSORS
Spa on the Avenue
SILVER SPONSORS
Batavia Automotive
BRONZE SPONSORS
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel
Fieldstone Private Wealth
Genesee Valley Penny Saver
Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc.
William Kent, Inc.
TREE PARTICIPANTS
Alzheimer’s Association, WNY
Anna Ingalsbe Lovell Chapter, NSDAR
Arc GLOW
Batavia Automotive
Batavia City Schools- Batavia High School
The Batavia Community Garden
Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel
Batavia Garage Door
City of Batavia
City of Batavia Historic Preservation Commission
Edward Jones
Fieldstone Private Wealth
Friends of the Batavia Peace Garden
Garth Swanson Memorial History Scholarship/GCC Teacher Education
Genesee County CASA for Children
Genesee County Fish & Game Protective Association, Inc.
Genesee County Master Gardeners
Genesee County Women’s Republican Club
GO ART!
Genesee Valley BOCES, Transitions Program
Mercy Flight/EMS
Museum Quilt Guild
Notre Dame High School
Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc.
Spa on the Avenue
Stafford Garden Club
Tim Horton’s Bakery & Cafe
WBTA AM & FM
Zonta Club of Batavia-Genesee County
Model Train Display: Great Lakes & Attica Central Model Railroad Club
DONATIONS PROVIDED BY
Anna Ingalsbe Lovell Chapter, NSDAR
Batavia Business & Professional Women’s Club, Inc.
City of Batavia
Edward Jones
Eucharettes
Friends of the Batavia Peace Garden
Garth Swanson Memorial History Scholarship/GCC Teacher Education
Genesee Area Genealogists
Genesee County CASA for Children
Genesee County Women’s Republican Club
Genesee Flooring
GO ART!
Holland Purchase Historical Society Members
Dr. Sandra Licata
Lucy Desi Museum
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
National Comedy Center
Notre Dame High School
Purple Pony Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc.
Richardson Olmsted Complex/Lipsey Architecture
Six Flags Darien Lake
Town of Bergen Historian
Valle Jewelers
West Main Wine & Spirits
Willow Group Ltd.
Wonderland of Trees Committee
YNGoddess
Food provided by The Alabama Hotel, Batavia’s Original Pizzeria, A Sweet Ending Bakery
Music provided by DSP Jazz Trio, Genesee Symphony Orchestra, Mike Whyman
You can find the Registration Form and TreeMap below for more information on participating.
WLOT 2024 Tree Map
2024 Wonderland of Trees Registration form