Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park
3369 St. Helena Hwy, Saint Helena, CA, 94574
707-963-2236

Join us for a morning of holiday crafts at the Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park

As folk music and carols play in the background and hot apple cider warms on the wood-burning stove. Excited children scribe letters to Santa with a quill pen and seal it with wax. Families string together rosemary, fir and toyon berries into small wreaths and garlands to decorate their homes. The sweet aroma of clove-studded citrus drifts from the pomander station. Icing and sprinkles bring gingerbread men to life at the cookie decorating station. Strung cranberry and popcorn, woven wheat ornaments and cut paper snowflakes are made to decorate the tree. This event is a family favorite during the holidays. Invite your friends, family and neighbors to join in the festivities!

Activities: Cookie decorating, paper snowflake ornaments, calligraphy, rosemary wreaths, strung popcorn and cranberries, lemon and clove pomanders, and woven wheat ornaments.

Demonstrations and tours: Milling demos and tours of the historic mill, spinning, lacemaking, loom weaving, and knitting.

Admission is $5 (2 & under free)

We’re looking for volunteers to help with Old Mill Days & Old Mill Holidays! If you’d like to meet some great fellow volunteers and help us host these family-friendly events, we’d love to have your help! Fill out our volunteer form here or email us at info@ncrposd.org for more details.