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High-Hand Holiday Celebration features thousands of lights

Nursery, cafe, brewery and historic fruit shed in Loomis are open late three nights a week

Sacramento Digs Gardening
BY Debbie Arrington PUBLISHED DEC 6, 2024

A wonderland of lights and holiday decorations is on view at the High-Hand Nursery and Fruit Shed this month. Entertainment happens at the Brewery every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings through Dec. 21. Courtesy High-Hand Nursery

Looking for some garden-setting holiday magic – accompanied by farm-fresh food and local brews? Head to Loomis.

High-Hand Nursery, Cafe and Brewery this month presents its annual Holiday Celebration, which puts extra sparkle into this gardening destination.

From 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights now through Dec. 21, patrons are invited to stroll through the tree-studded nursery and historic fruit shed to see High-Hand’s light show and decorations. Admission is free.

Putting on a glittering display, the nursery has been strewn with thousands of twinkling lights. Local vendors in the Fruit Shed offer a unique assortment of ornaments and hand-made gifts.

Have dinner or dessert at High-Hand’s Cafe (advance reservations suggested, but walk-ins are welcome) or stop by the brewery to toast the season.

“Be our guest … as our nursery will sparkle with thousands of lights at our Annual Holiday Lights Display,” says the host. “Stroll through the Nursery and Fruit Shed and discover unique decorating items and gifts for Christmas or any occasion.”

Enjoy live music at the High-Hand Brewery, too. Foot-stomping concerts are offered each Friday and Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. (Must be age 18 or over.) Performing Friday (Dec. 6) is Sacramento country band BlackWater. Saturday (Dec. 7), Skynyrd Nation pays tribute to the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Come early and admire High-Hand’s many (and colorful) Japanese maples and other beautiful plantings. Stay late for the lights and the holiday spirit.

High-Hand owner Scott Paris noted how exceptional maples have looked this leaf season in this week’s High-Hand newsletter.

“Our Japanese maples at the nursery decided to put on one more spectacular show,” Paris wrote. “With leaves turning shades of crimson, gold, and orange, making the nursery look like it’s been brushed with a painter’s palette. I find myself wandering through the trees, amazed at how they held onto their beauty just a little longer—almost as if they’re not ready to say goodbye. Honestly, neither am I.

“There’s still some breathtaking fall color throughout the nursery,” he noted. “If you haven’t had a chance to take it all in, now’s the time.”

As for the Holiday Celebration, Paris added: “We’re transforming High-Hand into a Christmas light wonderland. Stroll through twinkling pathways with a warm (or cold) drink in hand – it’s a sight that never gets old, no matter how many times you’ve seen it.

“So, whether you’re here to catch the last of the autumn hues or to immerse yourself in the holiday spirit, there’s plenty happening at High-Hand. We’d love to welcome you.”

High-Hand Nursery, Cafe and Brewery is located at 3750 Taylor Road, Loomis.

Details and directions: https://www.highhandnursery.com/

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