Holiday Activities
Holiday Activities
POLAR PLUNGE & LIFEGUARD ELVES ($)
(Saturdays: November 17 - December 22)
Freezing water + freezing weather = the perfect scenario for a Polar Bear! Or…for those who are brave enough to jump into the one pool we decided to not heat this winter. And, some of Santa’s helpers will be hanging out poolside just in case!
- Cost: Complimentary to participate. Additional cost for photos and T-shirt
- When: Saturdays (Check Experience Schedule for times)
- Location: River Bluff Water Experience – Adult Pool
GINGERBREAD CRAFT WORKSHOP ($)
(Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays: November 16 - December 23)
Join us for guided popular holiday crafts and cookie decorating in our scrumptious Gingerbread Craft Workshop!
- Cost: $3 – 30 for crafts
- Crafts Include: Stuff n’ Fluff animals, Holiday Ornaments, Stocking Craft, Gingerbread Cookie or House Decorating
- When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in December (Check Experience Schedule for times)
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS ($)
(Saturdays: November 24 – December 22)
Enjoy breakfast at 18 Oaks with none other than Santa and Mrs. Claus. JW Elves will be there, as well as balloon artists. Each child will receive a special gift. Don't forget to bring your camera!
- Cost: $34 Adults / $20 Children ages 4 – 12 (Tax & Gratuity included)
- When: Saturday mornings November 24 – December 22
- Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
- Location: 18 Oaks Restaurant
- * Reservations Required at 210-483-6622
STORYTIME WITH THE ELVES
(Fridays: November 23 - December 21)
The North Pole has sent some expert story readers to share memorable holiday books with little listeners.
- Cost: Complimentary
- When: Friday Nights
- Location: Texas Library (see Experience Schedule for times)
SANTA PICTURES @ TEXAS LIBRARY ($)
(Saturdays: November 24 - December 22)
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and take pictures. Photos with Santa will be available to purchase, so bring the whole family!
- Cost: $7.50 per image or 5/$25 (includes USB flash drive). Complimentary when you use your own camera.
- When: Saturday Nights
- Location: Texas Library. No reservations required. (see Experience Schedule for times)
ELF TUCK-IN ($)
(Saturdays: November 17 - December 22)
Our playful elves are ready to make a special visit with your child and tuck them into bed.
- Cost: $10 per child
- When: Saturday nights (see Experience Schedule for times)
- Location: Guest room
- Resort guests only. *Reservations required 210-483-6622
NORTH POLE MAILBOX
Write a special letter to Santa and he may just respond with a special note during your stay! Create a masterpiece depicting your favorite JW Hill Country Holiday memory and enter the Holiday Card Contest. Select artwork will be chosen to grace a JW Christmas Card Collection next year and families will be invited back to join us in 2013 for the JW Hill Country Holidays!
- Cost: Complimentary
- When: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays (see Experience Schedule for times)
HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
- Visit our JW Hill Country Holidays Headquarters in the Texas Library located just off the lobby for special activities and holiday offerings.
- Mail your special letter to Santa at the JW Hill Country Holidays Mailbox in the lobby. He may just respond with a special note during your stay!
- Christmas Tree Decorating Contest (see Experience Schedule for times)
- Christmas Present Wrapping Contest (see Experience Schedule for times)
Event times are subject to change without notice.
* Reservations are required.
$ Fee Applies.