Are you looking for something new this year to get you and your family into the holiday spirit? There are many holiday activities and events throughout Southern Oregon, but one of the most spirited involves the entire town of nearby Jacksonville, Oregon. With less than 3,000 residents, Jacksonville has been listed as one of the top small towns in America. It’s the small-town spirit that makes the holidays in Jacksonville, Oregon, an experience you and your family won’t want to miss.
Everyone is focused on the holidays in Jacksonville. Oregon!
The Victorian Christmas season kicks off with Jacksonville’s annual tree lighting ceremony, on Saturday, November 26th. Join the community at the New City Hall to celebrate with Christmas carols, lighting of the town tree, and a visit from one of the holiday’s most famous celebrities.
If your plans bring you to Southern Oregon the following weekend, you’ll be here just in time for a parade. The Victorian Christmas Parade will take place along California Street on December 3rd beginning at 10:00 AM. Get out your hats, gloves, and scarves because the chilly weather will likely add to the holiday feel of the event.
Plan an afternoon at The Beekman House to experience what a true Victorian home was like in the 1800’s. The Beekman House Museum at 470 E. California Street was home to one of the town’s wealthiest pioneer families. Find the good luck pickle in the Christmas tree–a long-held German tradition. Sing Christmas carols and enjoy sugar cookies made with Mrs. Beekman’s original recipe.
Discover more Victorian holiday events in Jacksonville on their website.
How to get to Jacksonville, Oregon:
Jacksonville is only 16 miles away from the Resort at Eagle Point. It’s a short 25-minute drive that’s well worth it to travel back in time and experience the holidays as they were at the turn of the 20th century.
In fact, the Resort at Eagle Point is centrally located to many Southern Oregon attractions. Whether you want to explore a cave, get up close and personal with wildlife, ski the slopes, or travel back in time to a Victorian winter wonderland, you can do it all during your golfing getaway in Eagle Point.
Make it a Golfing Getaway at the Resort at Eagle Point
The Chalets at the Resort at Eagle Point are awaiting you and your family to arrive for your next golfing getaway. Enjoy luxurious, boutique-style accommodations, world-class cuisine at The Talon Grill, and some of the best golfing in the United States at the Eagle Point Golf Club. Spend the morning stretching your legs on the greens to complete the 18-hole course, and then collect your family in the afternoon to shop, dine, or explore the many attractions in our local area.
Just let us know what types of activities your family enjoys, and we’ll help plan your itinerary. Call us at 541-879-3700 for more information and to book your reservations today.
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