Summerland Beautiful Second Annual Holiday Event

The 2nd Annual Summerland Beautiful Holiday event took place on Friday, December 1, at Farm to Paper on Lillie Avenue, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. 

The event was spawned by Summerland Beautiful President D’Arcy Cornwall and her team: Secretary Penny Mathison, Treasurer Elizabeth A. Winterhalter, and members Sharon Curry and Leslie Person Ryan. 

Guests were warmly greeted with libations and treats; the specialty cocktail was Stoli and Cranberry. The team displayed the finalists in the Summerland Beautiful photo contest along the interior wall of Farm to Paper. Guests were invited to vote for their favorite photos, and winners will be featured on the Summerland Beautiful gateway park area near the Summerland Post Office.

There was an official tree light ceremony, and the San Marcos High School’s Madrigal Singers performed being led by their director, Eleni Pantages.

Seen at the event were locals Nora McNeely Hurley and Michael Hurley, Suzie and Bob Mecay, Ingrid and Fred Nicol, Don Nulty, Lucy and Jim Witmer, Aimee Miller of Home Crush, Diana Dolan of Porch, Kara Richard of Summerland Salon & Spa, Megan Tingstrom of Red Kettle, Mimi Doll of The Well, and Summerland Winery donated the wine. 

The nonprofit organization is working to keep Summerland beautiful with family-friendly events and by supporting local businesses. Their mission is: 

“Summerland Beautiful strives to enhance Summerland’s appeal to residents, businesses, property owners, and visitors by facilitating various projects that will provide a more beautiful, enticing, and safe environment.”

411: https://summerlandbeautiful.org