It’s starting to get festive at the Inn! We’re decking the halls in anticipation of another amazing Christmas and New Year's celebration. This year marks our 23rd Christmas and it’s truly become a family tradition to welcome everyone back for some cozy holiday cheer.

The long, dark nights of December set the perfect scene for local events like Winterlights At The Botanical Gardens, Tofino’s Jingle Into Christmas and the wonderful glow we have when we come together—the only challenge is choosing between the array of cookies, desserts and other sweet goodies! Underneath all this festive décor, however, there’s an organic undercurrent of sharing and desire to be generous to one another during the holidays. Whether you celebrate on December 25 or observe another holiday, this feeling of connection is something we can all indulge in, appreciate and enjoy. Indeed, it often provokes a sense of kinship that allows us to learn more about one another’s families or traditions.

So, as the decorations sparkle and glimmer, and we are inspired to bring old friends together for new festivities, I hope the warmth of hospitality burns brightly for you this season, wherever it may find you.

I treasure the opportunity to see some of you here very soon, and look forward to the next visit from all in whichever season we find it.

Wishing you a bright and merry holiday season and a very Happy New Year!