Seal Christmas Experience (2026)

20/12/2025

As we head into the final night of rides, we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to some incredible local businesses that helped make this event such a success. ✨✨

First, thank you to the girls with Diamond Mares Cocktail Co. for setting up and serving delicious hot cocoa and other tasty drinks. They served every guest with a smile, even on the coldest of cold nights. We are so appreciative that you took time away from your families and loved ones, especially during the holiday season, to help us. 🐴 🍹 ☕️

A special thank you to Santa Rick Nelson for his dedication to providing the most magical experience for each child and guest. It’s been fun watching all of the children’s reactions to meeting you, finding their names on the nice list (Santa confirmed over 300 kids are on the nice list!) and the joy as they sing carols or read stories with you. We appreciate the time and effort you put into delivering memories that will last forever for these families. 🎅🏼

Thank you to Close's Lumber Roulette & Bradford, PA and Olean, NY for the donation of plywood that was used for many of our displays. We were able to use the wood for all of the signs and to create a big “MERRY CHRISTMAS” to welcome all guests. The lumber used for framing the cabin and to create seating/steps on the wagon were also purchased from Closes. It’s the best business in the area for quality lumber and other construction needs. ❄️☃️

A huge thank you to the Swanson family for allowing us to use their haywagon. A family that is always willing to help out when needed, we truly appreciate your kindness and generosity. Make sure to stop into their Sunoco Wade R. Swanson Sunoco on South Kendall for quality feeds, good food and friendly service. ✨

And lastly, thank you to the Woodward family( Audrey Kathryn Woodward) for their donation of various lights. Your kindness and unwavering support of our and other local businesses does not go unnoticed. ✨

We truly hope that everyone that has attended enjoyed their experience and we are already planning and making adjustments for next year. Thank you to each and every one of you, without your support this wouldn’t have been possible. ✨🤍

19/12/2025

Happy Friday! Our last two nights of rides are tonight and tomorrow! ✨

We had a last minute opening for 4 spots at 5:30 tonight and have a few spots left for 8:30 tomorrow. If you’re on the fence about booking, reach out soon! 🥰

14/12/2025

Happy Sunday! Our first week of rides brought so much laughter, joy and a few learning lessons but we are truly so thankful for everyone who has come to this experience so far! Seeing the kids excitement when driving through the lights and when meeting Santa has made all of the hard work more than worth it. 🎅🏼🎄☃️

We are resting up and preparing up for our final week of rides. If you’ve been wanting to book, we only have some spots at 7pm and 7:30 pm on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. Please reach out soon to book. ❄️🎅🏼

Also, anyone that is scheduled for this week and hasn’t already, please send us the first and last names of the kiddos on your ride so we make sure they are on the nice list! 🎅🏼✅

Thank you all, again, for your support and encouragement! ✨

13/12/2025

We are loving seeing all of the photos that guests have shared so far! 🎅🏼✨❄️ Please continue to share!

Our busiest night yet was filled with laughter, jingle bells chorus on repeat 🥰 and so much Christmas magic. Nothing beats getting to see all of the kiddos faces when they meet Santa and riding through the lights. ✨

One little note on parking: If you’re coming with a group, it would be appreciated if you could park together (one vehicle behind the other) to save on some parking space! Thank you to everyone for their patience as we organized and rearranged last night to fit everyone! We are learning something each night and adjusting to make it the best experience for all! 🥰

We still have some spots open next week if anyone is hoping to book! 🎅🏼

12/12/2025

I went to a Christmas market last weekend and bought the most beautiful wreath made by the talented PoppySea Floristry in Hammondsport! The perfect addition to the cabin ✨ Poppysea floristry

12/12/2025

We’re ready for another night of Christmas fun! ❄️🎅🏼

12/12/2025

The Christmas spirit is at an all time high getting to watch all of the little ones visit with Santa, sing carols and finding their names on Santa’s nice list! 🎅🏼 ✅

The heavy snow today made the rides tonight a close call but we were able to keep things running and the snow made the views extra magical! ❄️✨

11/12/2025

These girls kept the drinks flowing and families warmed up with hot cocoa! The little ones loved the fun colored drinks! 🍹❄️🎅🏼

11/12/2025

The first night was magical! ✨ Thank you to every family that came tonight!

10/12/2025

Today is the day! Our Christmas rides start this evening and we are so excited to share this experience with you! 🎅🏼 ❄️ 🎄

A few important details about the rides:
🎁 The address for the event is:
5535 Route 446
Eldred, PA 16731
We will have both sides of the driveway marked with big arrows that say “Seal Christmas.” The address will bring you to a trailer near the road that has a blue shed set back in. You will drive between the blue shed and trailer and go over both sets of railroad tracks. Please use caution when crossing the tracks. Stop, look and listen. 🚂
If you happen to miss the driveway, please use Seals Service (gas station) to turn around. The correct driveway to use will be the second drive on the left after Seals Service. Using markers you may recognize: you’ll go by Andrews, then Closes Racing Supply, then Seals Service, then watch for the arrows at the second drive. There is a connecting driveway to the correct one that is a private residence, please only pull in and out of the driveway marked with the arrows.

🎁 This is a mostly outdoor event, please dress accordingly and arrive in time to dress if needed. Snow gear and boots are strongly recommended. Also, feel free to bring blankets if wanted. We will have some available to use to sit on or cover up with.

🎁 There will be someone in the field directing you where to park. The road down is a dirt/gravel road that we have tried to keep maintained through the snow. If you’re able to drive something with 4WD, please do. However, we will have someone available to help should someone get stuck.

🎁 Please arrive 10 minutes before your ride to make sure everyone is dressed and ready to go. The drive down in is single lane so we are hoping by being 10 minutes early we will miss any conflicts of traffic going both ways. If need be and you’re able, please pull off the side of the road where it’s safe to let someone pass.

🎁 Diamond Mares Cocktail Co. will be set up serving complimentary hot cocoa but will also have some other tasty drinks for sale. I will attach their flyer. (Please note that drink selections may change!)

🎁 We expect the whole experience to be about an hour in length. We appreciate your patience during the event, being our first year we are still figuring some things out and will as the event goes on! 😊 Everyone will have the chance to visit and take pictures with Santa Rick Nelson Children will all receive a goodie bag from Santa and we will have cookies out for you to enjoy.

🎁 We will have a couple fires going down by the cabin and invite you to explore the different lights around the cabin.

🎁 There is a restroom to use down near the cabin should you need one.

✨We have put a lot of time and energy into this event, we hope you love it as much as we have! We kindly ask that you respect the property and displays. There are some displays meant for you to go through/in but we ask that you mostly look and don’t touch. 😊

✨There is an antique sleigh that we have set up for a photo opportunity! Due to the age, please be respectful when getting in and out of the sleigh. We would love to see the photos you take in the sleigh and during the experience. Please tag us in your photos or use hashtag

✨The cabin received a very special guest today! Sugar Cookie is our new scout elf that Santa sent to report on all of the children that will be visiting him! See if your kiddos can spot her in the cabin! 🎅🏼

✨ A note on safety. The cabin is near the river. Please keep kiddos and members of your group on the cabin side of the road. The cabin is heated by a wood stove. We will have a barrier around it but we could use your help keeping everyone (quick kiddos) safe! We’d love for you to enjoy the fires around the cabin, but again, please use caution when walking around them. A reminder, tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable. However, we know things come up and we want everyone to be safe. If you cannot make it, please reach out and we can try to reschedule you but we cannot guarantee it due to limited days and times available.

We are so excited to kick off this wonderful experience and can’t wait to see the magic through all of the kiddos eyes! Thank you to everyone that has booked with us, shared, liked or commented on post. We are blown away by the response and are excited to continue to grow this! ✨🎅🏼❄️

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