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The festive celebrations are set to impress at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley with a delightful medley of activities to reconnect with family and friends, near and far, as you soak up the seclusion of the private villas and wide open spaces.
The Blue Mountains is natural playground to celebrate the summer holidays. Relaxed barbecues, intimate gin and wine tastings, and exceptional culinary experiences from The Bentley Group means there’s plenty for the big ones and for the little ones – a wishing tree, pony rides and Santa visit to capture the wonder of the holidays.
Reservations are required for each activity so don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate together.
For the little ones…
Wish Tree | December 22 – 24, 2021| Kangaroo Corner
Record your festive wishes and hope for the New Year at the Wish Tree. It’s never too late to send a last minute letter to Santa.
Christmas Tree Decoration Making | December 23, 2021 | 9.30am – 11am | 1832 Heritage Homestead
Let little ones create their own Christmas tree decorations as a cherished keepsake of your family Blue Mountains festivities.
Christmas Cookie Decorating | December 23, 2021 | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Country Kitchen
With a palette of colours at your fingertips, let young imaginations run wild in this cookie decorating workshop. Capture the spirit of the season with festive shapes and colours, rewarding your efforts with a delicious sweet treat at the end.
Gingerbread House Decorating | December 25, 2021 | 11am – 12pm | Wolgan by Bentley Dining Room
Enjoy the fragrant scent of fresh gingerbread as you bring your architectural vision to life, brick by gingerbread brick. With an armoury of colourful icing, bright gumdrops and candy canes, this a perfectly delicious outlet for some seasonal creativity.
Christmas Tree Lighting | 22 December 2021 | Valley Bar Lounge | 6pm – 7pm
Gather for cocktails and canapés in Valley Bar Lounge and watch the joy in little faces light up as the start of the festive season kicks off with the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley.
Plus plenty more kids activities here..
And for the big ones…
1832 Wolgan Valley Gin Tasting | December 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 2021, January 1, 2, 2022 | Valley Bar | 4pm – 5pm
Settle into an evening of gin discovery, learning about the craftmanship, origin story and flavour palate behind this pure spirit. Sample a plethora of flavours – including the 1832 Wolgan Gin – and leave feeling like a connoisseur.
Cheese & Wine Tasting | December 23 & 30, 2021 | Valley Bar | 4pm – 5pm
Indulge wholeheartedly in the season, tasting selected local and regional wines from our cellar, paired with an assortment of cheeses, honey, lavosh and preserves.
Cocktails With The General Manager | December 22, 2021 | 4pm – 5pm | Valley Bar Lounge
Feel a festive warmth wash over you, taking time to reflect and rejoice with good company, hearty laughter, delicious canapés and champagne. As the sun sets on the historic valley to the rhythms of live music, raise a glass with Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley General Manager Tim Stanhope.
Gourmet BBQ Lunch | December 24 & 26, 2021, January 2, 2022 | Country Kitchen | 12pm – 3pm | 12.30pm – 5pm
Under the glow of the beaming sun, enjoy a relaxed summer BBQ by the pool with food that tells a story of the surrounding land.
Family Campfire | December 24 & 30, 2021 | 7pm – 8pm & 7.30pm – 8.30pm 1832 | Heritage Homestead
By the warmth of the fire, be transfixed by the twilight sky from the atmospheric precinct of the 1832 Heritage Homestead. Ideal for a family evening with marshmallows and festive treats.
Christmas Eve | 24 December 2021 | Dinner | Wolgan by Bentley | 5.30pm – 10pm
Join friends and family in Wolgan by Bentley for Christmas Eve dinner, with a choice of à la carte dining or a 4-course tasting menu that offers a modern twist on yuletide traditions.
Adult Only Campfire | December 24, 2021 | 8pm – 9.30pm 1832 Heritage Homestead | $100 per person
This campfire option setting deep within the reserve is a romantic, peaceful and truly Australian experience.
Christmas Day | 25 December 2021 | Santa’s visit | Wolgan by Bentley | 8am – 9.30am | Lunch | Wolgan by Bentley | 1.30pm – 4.30pm
The festivities begin with a joy-filled visit from Santa Claus and his elves and reindeer in the morning. For lunch, celebrate over a contemporary Christmas Day feast in Wolgan by Bentley, as acclaimed Chef Brent Savage creates a menu imbued with contemporary festive flavours. Then, relax with games on the lawn.
Boxing Day Bash | December 26, 2021 | 9.30am – 11am 1832 | Heritage Homestead
In Aussie tradition on Boxing Day, watch the cricket test while enjoying a gourmet BBQ lunch. Take things up a level and join a game of cricket with as the field guides show you the basics of hitting sixes.
New Year’s Eve Dinner | December 31, 2021 | Country Kitchen | 5.30pm – 6.30pm | Wolgan by Bentley | 6.30pm – 2am
Get dressed up in your finest attire for an authentically Australian New Year’s Eve party. As day turns to night, lush green gardens and mountainous terrains become the perfect backdrop for a glamorous evening under the stars. Start the festivities with pre-dinner cocktails and bubbles before embarking on a culinary journey prepared by the culinary team. Dance long into the night and look ahead to 2022 with the uplifting sound of live music sets by local talent.
To view the entire range of Festive Activities on offer at Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley visit, or view the full PDF brochure here.
