Photos by Mary Alice Murphy; Article by Charlie McKee
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Santas gather on A Street in Silver City to start the Enchantment.
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Pia Merino and Ester Mendoza's fashions reflect the theme of the Black and White room and its unusually decorated tree.
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Just a small sampling of the 25 Enchanting Christmas Trees decorated by the Evergreen Garden Club...
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
And more of a small sampling of the 25 Enchanting Christmas Trees decorated by the Evergreen Garden Club...
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Vic and Dona Topmiller (left) and Darin Campbell (right) flank yet another Enchanted Tree with the Nativity scene on the mantle behind them.
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Just a small sampling of the 25 Enchanting Christmas Trees decorated by the Evergreen Garden Club...
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
And more of a small sampling of the 25 Enchanting Christmas Trees decorated by the Evergreen Garden Club...
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Olga Chavez shows off the "Grandma Tree" whose ornaments were handmade by the elders of the Fidel and Susan Hinojosa family, who are hosting the event in their historic home.
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
A birder's delight appears to have chosen an enchanted perch.
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Should this one be in the Christmas bird count?
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
One can never have enough Santas!
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
A bird's eye view of a portion of the miniature village affords a tiny glimpse of the whole.
Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour 2013
Miniature Santa and his tiny reindeer prepare for a perfect landing on a rooftop in the miniature village.
The Evergreen Garden Club once again assembled a holiday tour this past weekend, Dec. 7 and 8, to entertain the entire family. The Enchanted Christmas Tree Tour features 25 decorated Christmas trees and an elaborate miniature village, and its purpose is to raise funds for local children's charities. Fidel and Susan Hinojosa host the event in their historic home at 615 A Street in Silver City.
The tour will continue next weekend on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and Sunday, Dec. 15, from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Tickets are $5 for an adult, and $1 for children younger than 12. Tickets may be purchased at Alotta Gelato, AmBank, Aunt Judy's Attic and at the door on the days of the event.