A Small-Town Christmas in Addison, PA
Christmas Weekend in the Laurel Highlands · December 11–13, 2026
You don’t need a crowded Christmas market.
You need a little town that opens its doors for one day.
Most of the year, Addison is quiet. But on Saturday, December 12, doors that are usually closed open up. The history museum. The church bake sale. The holiday craft show at the fire hall. For one day, this whole village feels like Christmas used to.
And Hartzell House is right in the middle of it.
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Why This Weekend Is Different
The holidays rush by. Shopping, wrapping, running from one thing to the next. By the time Christmas arrives, you wonder where the season went.
This weekend is the opposite. Slow mornings. A warm house. A walkable village full of handmade gifts and homemade cookies. An afternoon making something beautiful with your hands, and dinner with good people around the table.
It’s the Christmas weekend getaway you keep meaning to take.
Christmas in the Village
Saturday, December 12 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
One day only. These places are rarely open, so this is a special chance to see them.
• Frederick Augustine History House & Museum (680 Main Street): handmade art, books, note cards, and a tour of six rooms full of Addison history
• Addison United Methodist Church: homemade cookies and collectibles
• Addison V.F.D. on Route 40: the annual Holiday & Craft Vendor Show, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bring a list. You’ll find gifts here you won’t find anywhere else.
Wreath & Remembrance: A Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop
Saturday, December 12 · 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Open to overnight guests and day visitors alike.
Fresh greens. Ribbon. A table full of people and good conversation.
Spend the afternoon making your own fresh holiday wreath with guidance every step of the way. No experience needed. If it feels right, you might add a small touch for someone you’re remembering this season.
2:00 – 5:00 PM · Guided wreath-making, all materials included
5:00 PM · Italian buffet dinner together: lasagna, salad, dessert, coffee, and tea
You’ll go home with a wreath you made yourself, and a full heart.
$90 per person, wreath-making and dinner included.
Spaces are limited. Call to reserve: 814-395-5248
Is This Weekend for You?
This weekend is for you if:
• You miss the small-town Christmases you grew up with
• You want a holiday weekend away that feels restful, not rushed
• You love handmade gifts, local history, and cozy places
• You’d like to make something meaningful this season
• You want a getaway close to home. Addison is about 1.5 hours from Pittsburgh, near Ohiopyle, Fallingwater, and Deep Creek Lake
Stay the Whole Weekend at Our Laurel Highlands Bed and Breakfast
Arrive Friday and settle in by the fire. After a gourmet breakfast on Saturday, spend the day wandering the village while it’s open, make your wreath in the afternoon, and share dinner together. Wake up Sunday to a slow, homemade gourmet breakfast before heading home.
Every overnight stay includes a full breakfast each morning.
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Make a Weekend of It: A Suggested Itinerary
Addison sits right on the Historic National Road (Route 40), America’s first federally funded highway. Here’s one way to spend your Christmas weekend in the Laurel Highlands.
Friday Afternoon: The National Road
Arrive and take a slow drive along historic Route 40. Stop at the Petersburg Toll House here in Addison, one of the last remaining toll houses on the National Road, then continue to Fort Necessity National Battlefield, where George Washington fought his first battle. The grounds are open daily and free to visit. Then come back to Hartzell House and settle in by the fire.
Saturday: Christmas in the Village
Spend the morning wandering the village: the history museum, the church bake sale, and the holiday craft show. At 2:00, join us for Wreath & Remembrance, followed by an Italian buffet dinner at 5:00.
Sunday: Frank Lloyd Wright Country
After a slow homemade breakfast, visit Fallingwater or Kentuck Knob, two Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces just a short drive from Hartzell House. Both are open on December weekends. Reserve your tour times ahead, since spots are limited.
• Fallingwater: fallingwater.org · 724-329-8501
• Kentuck Knob: kentuckknob.com · 724-329-1901
Why Book Now
Christmas in the Village happens one day a year. Hartzell House has just seven rooms, and wreath-making spots are limited so everyone has room at the table. Once they’re gone, they’re gone until next December.
If this weekend has been tugging at you, this is your sign.
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Questions
Do I need to stay overnight to join Wreath & Remembrance?
No. It’s open to everyone. Day visitors are welcome.
How do I reserve my wreath spot?
$90 per person, wreath-making and dinner included.
Spaces are limited. Call 814-395-5248 to reserve, or add it to your room reservation.
What’s included in the $90?
Everything: all wreath-making materials, guidance, and the Italian buffet dinner.
How far is Addison from Pittsburgh?
About 1.5 hours. We’re in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, near Ohiopyle State Park, Fallingwater, and Deep Creek Lake.
Can I give this as a gift?
Yes. Gift certificates make a lovely Christmas present. Call us to arrange one.
or purchase your gift certificate it here
Questions? We’d love to hear from you: 814-395-5248.
