HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA CELEBRATES HOLIDAY SEASON WITH FESTIVE EVENTS AND NEW SHOPS
BEE CAVE, Texas (November 16, 2020) -- The holiday season is always the brightest time of year at Hill Country Galleria, and the premier lifestyle center is announcing several safe, festive activities for the entire family to enjoy this year, including the Lone Star Holiday Market, Santa’s Wonderland, BuzzFest (hosted by the Bee Cave Arts Foundation), and more. In addition, the Galleria is pleased to welcome two new shops opening just in time for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and the holiday season—Magik Supply and Dripping Springs Chocolate Company.
Details about this year’s Galleria holiday events are as follows:
Lone Star Holiday Market | Suite D1-115
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays 2 - 8 p.m. November 27 through December 20
Guests are invited to step into the holiday spirit at the Lone Star Holiday Market, located at the west end of the property near Dillard’s, next to milk + honey spa. Open for holiday shoppers on weekends through the season, the Holiday Market will feature local artisans and vendors like Seek Adventure Co Leather Goods and Julia Mann Art. Admission is free to this one-stop-shop where guests can also enjoy holiday libations from local wineries and breweries like Hamilton Pool Vineyards, sounds of the season from solo artists, and a gift-wrapping station where different local non-profits, such as Cheyanna's Champions 4 Children (CC4C.org), will wrap gifts for guests in exchange for donations.
Experience Santa’s Wonderland and Get a Photo with Santa
Select days November 27 through December 24; calendar of dates/times can be found at hillcountrygalleria.com
This holiday season, Hill Country Galleria is introducing Santa’s Wonderland, a magical experience that allows families to safely visit with Santa while exploring a colorful candyland. Santa’s Wonderland will be located next to James Avery, across from Athleta, and adjacent to the Central Plaza Lawn. Appointments for this experience are highly recommended.
While visits with Santa are always free, there will be a professional photo team on-site to capture the visit with photo package options for purchase that range from $40-$50 so guests can leave with a timeless keepsake in hand. No personal photos with Santa will be allowed.
Guests are welcome to visit and enjoy Santa's Wonderland as many times as they wish this season, however, appointments are recommended.
The team at Santa's Wonderland will be adhering to the following policies this year:
- Appointments recommended; available at https://www.whereissanta.com/texas/hillcountrygalleria
- One family at a time inside. While there is a small waiting area inside, it is limited to one family at a time. Be prepared to wait outdoors until it’s your turn.
- Santa is touchless this year, that means no sitting on his lap, hugging him, or touching in any way. Please be prepared to stand near Santa to take your photo.
- Letters to Santa can be placed inside his mailbox for his review at a later time.
- Touchless Santa is inclusive of everybody, including pets. Santa will not be touching or holding any animals.
- Facial coverings are required for entry and in photos. Santa will also be wearing a face shield at all times, including in photos.
- Hand sanitizing stations will be available.
- Daily sanitation will take place upon set closure and during set times.
- Please follow social distancing protocols and allow for at least 6’ distance between your family and others.
Thursday, December 17 through Saturday, December 19
The Bee Cave Arts Foundation will host the inaugural BuzzFest, a winter light festival, at the Hill Country Galleria. This outdoor display of light art installations will take guests on a deep dive into the ocean of bioluminescence and immersive sound, created by nationally acclaimed artists. Guests can stroll the streets of the Galleria and experience art in a whole new light. In addition, The League, opening soon at Hill Country Galleria, will host a pop-up bar during BuzzFest, offering a menu of signature cocktails along with gift cards and merchandise for purchase.
In addition to the above holiday events, shoppers can delight in the Holiday Tree light show, running every half hour from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. each evening after November 21. The holiday tree is located in the Central Plaza. To accommodate busy holiday schedules, Hill Country Galleria is extending hours of operation on select days. Details can be found HERE. Guests are also welcome to take advantage of retail to-go businesses and the more than 20 designated curbside pick-up parking spots throughout the property for a seamless shopping experience.
From beloved national brands like Athleta and H&M to local boutiques like Anvil + Aura, Urban Chic, and Flip’N Art, Hill Country Galleria is a one-stop source for all things holiday. The Galleria is pleased to welcome two new shops to its eclectic mix in time for the season—Magik Supply and the Dripping Springs Chocolate Company holiday pop-up.
Magik Supply (F-145), which opened on November 11, is a creative fashion house that pushes the boundaries of all frontiers. The brand's offerings of clothing, shoes, and accessories focus on the guiding concept “Past. Present. Future.” Past, meaning vintage items; Present, meaning current trends, and Future, representing the in-house Magik brand, otherwise known as “Future Luxury Goods.” In addition to in-house creations like the Magik line, the store sells goods from popular brands like Supreme, Fear of God, BAPE, Nike, Adidas, Adidas Yeezy, and more. In addition to fashion and accessories, Magik Supply offers personal styling services, as well as creative business services like website and social media start-up, graphic design, photography, and videography.
Magik Supply’s mission is as follows: “Break the world with creativity in every medium. Never let the world change or break you.” The brand pushes boundaries with fashion, art, and business services. The Black-owned, women-led business is helmed by King Magik and his partner, Shae Magik, longtime Austinites with extensive, creative backgrounds and a keen eye for art, fashion, and entrepreneurial business sense.
Dripping Springs Chocolate Company will open a holiday pop-up kiosk from November 21 through December 24 between Athleta and Cafe Blue. The kiosk will be open to shoppers on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as special holiday hours (check social media for updates). Dripping Springs Chocolate Co specializes in bean-to-bar craft chocolate bars made with ethically sourced cocoa beans. They will also have their hot cocoa mix, cocoa spice rub, and several varieties of chocolate bark for sale. The family-owned business is helmed by Tracey & Bob Wilson who launched the business in 2016, starting with learning to make chocolate and selling at local farmers’ markets to eventually opening a factory store, online store, and selling in 25 retailers in Central Texas. While on a mission trip to Nicaragua years ago, the family was compelled to seek out ways to support the local community. After much research, the Wilsons decided to work with cacao farmers to source and purchase their product at a fair price, and thus Dripping Springs Chocolate Co was born.
For more information about holidays at Hill Country Galleria, visit www.hillcountrygalleria.com.
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ABOUT HILL COUNTRY GALLERIA
Hill Country Galleria, a 1.3-million-square-foot lifestyle center, is located at the major intersection of Bee Cave Road, Hwy 620, and Hwy 71, west of downtown Austin in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The multi-use complex, which underwent a multi-million dollar transformation in 2017, features 713,000 square feet of retail, 285,000 square feet of Class A office space, 300,000 square feet of apartments, 100,000 square feet of residential condominiums, and 50 acres of green space, and is anchored by Dillard’s, Barnes & Noble, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Cinemark, and Whole Foods Market. Hill Country Galleria offers a vibrant, comfortable, and convenient destination where life and style connect. Hill Country Galleria is located at 12700 Hill Country Blvd, Bee Cave, TX 78738, and is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please visit www.HillCountryGalleria.com or follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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