There is always something very special for me about this Holiday event at the Park of the Month "Westmoreland State Park."

Westmoreland is beautiful year-round

This event started out as an “Open House “to introduce the newly renovated Helen & Tayloe Murphy Hall to the community. We brought the outside in by decorating with greenery, berries and nature; it kindled fond memories of days of spent hiking through the forest with my father looking for greenery to decorate our home.  

Outside greenery decorates the refreshment table

The staff and volunteers baked cookies, brewed hot cider, and played music for the park guests as they filtered in to see what wondrous things had been done to Murphy Hall. 

"And stockings were hung by the chimney with care"

Everyone seems pleased with the new Murphy Hall, especially dressed in its holiday splendor!  With the fireplace going strong we placed rocking chairs around the hearth and settled in to read stories from days gone by and “stockings were hung by the chimney with care”.  It was just like an old fashioned Christmas, for me, I half expected Ebenezer to come strolling in!

For some fresh air and activity take a hike to fossil beach!

This event has been popular ever since and has grown better every year.  

This year we are adding Santa and a hayride to the festivities as well as an outside fire pit perfect for roasting marshmallows! Guests are always welcome to spend the day. You can relax by the fire, sip refreshments, nibble on cookies and treats or visit the nearby gift shop at the Visitor Center.  For a little fresh air and to work off some of those cookies, miles of hiking trails offer fun and adventure.

Westmoreland State Park ornament

Park elves have worked extra hard this year to provide crafts and activities for the kids!

If you would like to see Santa please make sure you get there before he leaves at 3:00p.m. Parents are welcome to take pictures of their children with Santa.

See you there December 14, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m!

Parking Fee - $4 per vehicle  Hayrides - $2 per person/$6 per family

Please note Santa will be available from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Westmoreland State Park

Helen & Tayloe Murphy Hall, 1714 State Park Road, Montross, VA  22560 Phone (804) 493-8821 or email us here. Directions here. To make a reservation for overnight accommodations you can reserve online or call 1-800-933-PARK

Helen and Tayloe Murphy Hall is also available for weddings, family reunions and meetings.

Please call the reservation center for more information 1800-933-PARK.

Murphy Hall in the spring, perfect for weddings!