Gaylordsville, CT

Neapolitan Crèche in Gaylordsville, CT.

There is still time, make the trip to Gaylordsville, CT to see the lifesize Neapolitan Crèche by local artist Dayle Elsesser. The display is magical, and the faces are friends and family of Dayle. Normally the display is lit until 11:00 pm, however on Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year's Eve until 1:00 am.

Grab your camera, take your family and show them a unique local show by the very talented local artist Dayle Elsesser. We took the 4 year old grandson last night, he was truly amazed at the display! From the jugglers to the elephant, it is a magnificent scene indeed!

The Neapolitan Crèche is located at 48 Gaylord Rd in Gaylordsville, CT. Bring your cameras, a thermos of hot chocolate, your holiday spirit and enjoy!

Neapolitan Creche in Gaylordsville, CT, don't miss this special holiday gift to you!

Every year I wait and wait for the Neapolitan Creche in Gaylordsville, CT to be on display, this year the lighting will take place on Saturday, December 4th, 2010, at 5:00 pm.

Every year local artist Dayle Elsesser of Gaylordsville, CT displays her life sized Neapolitan Creche in her yard at 48 Gaylord Road, Gaylordsville, CT. Every evening through the Christmas and New Years season Dayle delights us with the creche, keeping it lit for all to see from 5:00 pm till 11:00 pm, and on Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Years Eve the display will be lit until 1:00 am.

I love driving over there to just hang out and stare at this marvel, day or night. There are folks from near and far who make the trek to see this amazing display. It is said that Dayle uses the faces of friends as her inspiration, if you look close enough you may recognize someone you know!

Carve some time out of your busy holiday schedule to drive by the Neapolitan Creche in Gaylordsville, CT. You won't be sorry you did. The figures are amusing, the scenes are fanciful and fun. Thank you Dayle Elsesser for making your talent available for all to see, it is truly a gift I cherish and look forward to every year!

Neapolitan Creche in Gaylordsville, CT, slide show from the 2009 holiday season.

MERWINSVILLE HOTEL, A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

March 21, 2009. 7:30 pm. The Merwinsville Hotel is hosting an evening of opera to benefit the hotel restoration. Zoe Vandermeer will perform her own "Zoe's Musical Fairy Tale, Upon A Time". Timothy Alexandre Wallace will narrate and accompany on keyboard. Wine and Cheese to follow the performance. Seating is limited, call ahead for reservations and more information!

The Merwinsville Hotel has some interesting events throughout the year. I would highly recommend you check their calendar of events and make a trip up there. A piece of our local history that is certainly well worth preserving. Located in Gaylordsville, CT, the hotel was a meal and train stop in the late 1800's for the Housatonic Railroad. Take a moment to see what they are all about; I think you will like it.

The Merwinsville Hotel Restoration

1 Browns Forge Road, Gaylordsville, CT 06755 Telephone: 860.350.4443