Spruce Forest Artisan Village

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Hand-made traditional Craft

The Spruce Forest Artisan Village is the crown jewel of the Grantsville Arts & Entertainment District. In operation for 35 years, the village consists of a collection of artisan cottages connected by walkways through towering spruce trees. Guests may enter each cottage to find artists of all genres: sculptors, potters, carvers, woodworkers, painters, weavers, and more. Each talented village member is there to discuss processes, to give demonstrations, and to “talk shop” with any budding artist interested in the same craft. The theme of the village is to preserve the artisan traditions of the past while encouraging their continuation through education, workshops, and demonstrations, all in a setting of lush woodlands and the scenic Casselman River.  Visit SpruceForest.org


Christmas In the Village

A truly magical event, the annual Christmas in the Village will be held Friday, December 3, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, December 4th, from noon to 8 p.m. Christmas in the Village has become a much anticipated tradition for many of our visitors. Come enjoy strolling and live music in the Village Church, activities in the Village buildings, hot chocolate and cider for visitors, and luminaries throughout the Village and over the Casselman River Bridge. In addition to the activities in the Village, there are guest artists in the Great Room above Penn Alps. There is a free shuttle bus available for open hours that leaves from the school in Grantsville to the Artisan Village. See the complete schedule by clicking on the EVENTS tab.