The Santa Experience
November 27 - 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Board a wagon drawn by Santa’s elves to his workshop where you can enjoy a private photo opportunity with Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes. After visiting Santa, a friendly elf will bring you back to the Equestrian Center where you will be greeted with a special stuffed animal to take home as a gift from Santa and a festive craft station. S’mores will be available for roasting as well as plenty of hot cocoa. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Up to eight guests. Includes one craft and stuffed animal per child, s'mores and hot cocoa.
285.00+ for up to 8 guests. | Reservations required.
The time selected when booking is the departure time for your wagon ride to Santa’s Workshop. Please check in 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure.
Please plan for the experience to last approximately 25–30 minutes, including the wagon ride, holiday craft and approximately 10-minute visit with Santa. S’mores and hot chocolate will be available immediately following your visit.
To ensure each family has the opportunity to enjoy the fire pits, we kindly ask guests to make space for the next scheduled group once they have finished their refreshments.
This experience takes place outdoors and inside a barn. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Each time slot accommodates a maximum of 8 guests. Groups larger than 8 will need to reserve an additional time slot.
All tickets are date and time specific.
This event is held rain or shine. All sales are final and tickets are nonrefundable.
For additional information or inquiries, please call our Recreation Department at 540.326.4060 or email recreation@salamanderresort.com.
