Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone here at Ashcombe! Thanks to our loyal customers for making this year a success. We look forward to seeing you and serving your gardening needs in 2011.

New Poinsettias!!!

Check out these 2 new gorgeous varieties of poinsettias:

Ice Crystals

and Ice Punch

UPCOMING EVENTS AT ASHCOMBE

Pine Wreath Workshop ~ Tuesday, December 7th, 6pm. Each participant will make a beautiful fresh wreath from assorted greens, pine cones, flowers, holiday embellishments and a bow.

Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Pine & Candy Wreath Workshop ~ Wednesday, December 8th, 12:30-1:30pm.

Each child will make a pine wreath from scratch and decorate it with candy, pine cones and more. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at

hahaofpa.org. Fee: $8.00

Pine Swag Workshop ~ Thursday, December 9th, 1pm. Hand-craft a beautiful mixed green swag for your window or porch. We’ll use assorted fresh greens, cones, pods, flowers and finish it off with a bow. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $20.00

Children’s Class: Make Your Own Snow Globe ~ Saturday, December 11th, 9-10am. Each child will make a snow globe. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Victorian Kissing Ball Workshop & Luncheon ~ Tuesday, December 14th, 12:30pm. We’ll start with a

delicious lunch of assorted salad sandwiches, chips, macaroni salad, a bakery tray and drinks. Each participant will then make a beautiful kissing ball to hang for the holidays. We’ll use sprigs of mistletoe, pine, rosemary and lavender and more. Pre-registration and payment

required. Fee: $30.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Glass Ornament Workshop ~ Wednesday, December 15th, 1-2pm.

Each child will decorate a glass ball ornament with paints and flowers. Ages 5-12+.

Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

Boxwood Wreath Workshop ~ Thursday, December 16th, 6pm. Make a beautiful, full boxwood

wreath for the upcoming holidays. We’ll finish it off with a bow. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE at Ashcombe

Saturday, November 13th

Special Guests:

CAROL FAIR - MONOGRAMS

Beautiful and creative monogrammed products 9-4.

RON FINKENBINDER - CARVINGS

Duck & Santa Claus Carvings 9-4

WHEAT WEAVING BY BEKKA

with Bekka Rousek 9-4

THE NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 9-4.

Share train history, trivia and information and

see a 14’x10’ historical model railroad.

THE STATION 10-4. Share train history and information with members of this New Cumberland based organization

Vegetable & Fruit Garnishing

with caterer Ed Byrem. 9-4

COLLATE PINS & FELTED WOOL

FLOWER PINS 9-4 with Jill Smith.

SUMMERS ARTWORKS

Unique art for unique people, with Renee Summers 9-4

NOTE CARDS & JEWELRY

Framed dried flower note cards & jewelry by Janice Bowen 9-4

KNIT HATS

Knit hats by Brenda Albert 9-4

BOOK SIGNING

with Catalano Brown, author of “My Way” -

a scrumptious cookbook with beautiful photography

Karen Galbraith

Jumping Junebug Jewelry

Adams County Winery

Tasting and sales

Custom Silk Floral Wreaths & Arrangements

Our floral designer can make the perfect

accents for your home!

Christmas Decor At Ashcombe

Gingerbread & Gumdrops

Festive holiday faux candy, cookies and baked goods make this tree deliciously colorful.

Enchanted Forest

Fairies, gnomes and unicorns abound in this

woodland world of whimsy.

Williamsburg

Clove studded oranges with berry and pine

accents create the classic touch of colonial Christmas

Snow & Ice, Twice As Nice

Icecicles, snowballs, ice garland, flocked mini trees and ice trees create an ultra-cool winter look.

Majestic Winter

Platinum, greys, silvers and golds are highlighted in exquisite glass ornament.

Beauty Of The Red Bird

Cardinal ornaments, home decor, pottery and more.

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Check out our gift area for Old World Ornaments; Beanpod, Yankee & Crossroads Candles;

beautiful stained glass; quilted placemats, throws & quality linens; bath & body scents, soaps & lotions; women’s jewelry, scarves & handbags; over 20 Christmas tree themes and so much more!

Fall Harvest Comes To A Close

Well, I can't believe it, but Fall Harvest is coming to close. This Saturday will be our last day of events. Come send out the season with a horse drawn wagon ride, pick your own pumpkin and have some fun on our family-friendly field games.

If you like to plan ahead, reserve Saturday, November 13th on your calendar for Ashcombe's Holiday Open House. We will have lots of special guests, beautiful displays, great ideas for holiday decorating, and of course...lots of taste testing.

For some helpful hints on pruning, join our expert, Mike Larkin on Saturday, November 13th for a program on Pruning Basics - 10:30am-12noon. Learn the right time and the proper way to make the best pruning cuts to enhance your trees and shrubs. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00.

FALL HARVEST DAYS!

It's not too late to enjoy Ashcombe's Fall Harvest Days! Join us daily through the 30th of October for great family fun!

Hours for Fall Harvest Events are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9-6

Wednesday: 9-5 and Sunday 11-4 (weather permitting of course)

Hayrides ($3.00) • Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins ($3.00 and up) • Field Games & Hayworld (FREE)

Here is what's happening this weekend:

Saturday, October 23rd

• Apple Butter Making

• Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins

• Hayrides

• Big Rock Alpaca Farm 9am-3pm

• Visiting Nigerian Dwarf Goats

• Special harvest foods

• Free games & children’s activities

FALL HARVEST DAYS in Full Swing!!

FALL HARVEST DAYS!

Our special fall harvest celebration is in full swing. Join us daily through the 30th of October for great family fun! For the first time ever we will be also be open on Sundays from 11-4!

Hours for Fall Harvest Events are: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9-6

Wednesday: 9-5 and Sunday 11-4 (weather permitting of course)

Hayrides ($3.00) • Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins ($3.00 and up) • Field Games & Hayworld (FREE)

Each weekend will feature some additional events, so check our website for a complete schedule. Here is what's happening this weekend:

Saturday, October 16th

• Scarecrow Making 10-4- For $10 we’ll

supply the head & straw, for $15 we will

supply everything!

• Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins

• Hayrides

• Big Rock Alpaca Farm 9am-3pm

• Visiting Nigerian Dwarf Goats

• Special harvest foods (& Sunday)

• Free games & children’s activities