Attention Bachelor Nation: Add This Holiday Destination to Your List
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Anyone eager to experience a holiday village brimming with colorful, vibrant decor needs to look no further than Nemacolin. The Farmington, Pennsylvania, resort—which you may recognize as the setting where Matt James’s season of The Bachelor was filmed—is currently outfitted with whimsical displays and over-the-top experiences. It even features big, food-themed furnishings and art that would make Willy Wonka jealous.
This year, the luxury destination, which encompasses multiple buildings on 2,200 acres of scenic grounds, is infused with Christmas magic thanks to Hardy's Holiday Village. Dreamt up by creatives—including The Bachelor franchise production designer Angelic Rutherford and fashion designer Jackson Wiederhoeft—the village is more than an Instagrammable playground. It's a blend of dining, shopping, and entertainment experiences inspired by European holiday markets and Santa's workshop. Inside, the eccentric village boasts macaron-shaped tables and lamp posts were designed to look like they're made of gumdrops and candy canes. Cake slices and cookie decor play up the village's jolly energy. Not to mention, the pastel color palette throughout provides a funky alternative to classic holiday colors.
As far as the activities go, this place gives the North Pole some serious competition. There are multiple boutiques where overnight guests and Nemacolin members can shop for Christmas decor, winter apparel, and custom gifts. On top of that, there's also an outdoor ice skating rink, nightly cabaret for adults, and spontaneous choreographed performances courtesy of the elves. And when the revelers get hungry, they can choose between dining options including dessert shops specializing in baked gingerbread cookies and houses and the Egg Nog Pub, which serves a full menu inspired by the 12 days of Christmas. (But if you want to recreate The Bachelor, you'll need to bring your own stock of long-stemmed roses.)
If this sounds like a Hallmark-movie-ready holiday dream, know that all of the daily happenings run through December 23. You can learn more about the village—and book your stay at Nemacolin—here.
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