Woodstock Spreads the Holiday Cheer

Clayworkers’ Guild Pottery Sale provides attendants with plenty of gift giving and decorating opportunities.  Photo via Clayworker's Guild of Illinois facebook page.  
We may have just finished celebrating Halloween, but it’s already time for the next two biggest holidays of the year! Fortunately, the town of Woodstock is more than prepared to get its residents in the holiday spirit. Make this year special by checking out Woodstock’s abundant list of festivals and events!


First up is November’s 6th annual Clayworkers’ Guild Pottery Sale! This fantastic event runs through the beginning of January, providing attendants with plenty of gift giving and decorating opportunities. Items featured include an eclectic assortment of mugs, teapots, platters, vases, and specialty goods, all of which are handmade by local crafters. Pick out some favorite pieces to spruce up your home in time for the next holiday party, or choose a thoughtful gift for a loved one! The Pottery Sale is not only more affordable, but also much more interesting and unique than a typical home décor store. Bring along your spouse to help you embellish your plate ware collection, or come solo to get some early Christmas shopping done! Either way, the Clayworkers’ Guild Pottery Sale is definitely a must for those in the Woodstock area.

Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Pops Concert offers an evening of the fine arts and holiday cheer.  Photo via Rauecenter.org.

Woodstock’s December calendar offers a musical performance unlike any other. The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Pops Concert takes place in nearby Crystal Lake, allowing attendants to actually feel the beloved holiday music that they so often hear on the radio. The show will include both traditional and contemporary orchestral music, as well as a chorus and the stunning ambiance of Crystal Lake’s Raue Center for the Arts. Hum along to classic Christmas melodies, or discover a new favorite! The Concert is a perfect early gift idea for any loved one and will undoubtedly become a yearly tradition. For an impeccable evening of the fine arts and holiday cheer, check out the Holiday Pops Concert!

Anyone can be a part of events like these by becoming a resident of Maples at the Sonatas, one of Woodstock’s premiere communities. These single-level Ranch Villas and Single Family Homes range from 1,516 to 2,873 square feet and include 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garages and maintenance-free living.

The Clubhouse provides folks with a comfortable setting for socializing, relaxing, and fostering a healthy lifestyle.

Don’t let the hustle and bustle of this holiday season keep you from doing what you love! Thanks to the all-encompassing Clubhouse, residents have no trouble squeezing in that necessary personal time. The Clubhouse serves as the heart of the community by providing folks with a comfortable setting for socializing, relaxing, and fostering a healthy and rewarding lifestyle. With a massive kitchen, recreation room, heated outdoor pool and sleek fitness center, the Clubhouse proves that Maples at the Sonatas goes above and beyond to ensure residents have everything they need, plus more. Best of all, Sonata’s maintenance-free promise guarantees that residents will have time to enjoy their dream house and all that comes with it! To learn more about Maples at the Sonatas, please call (815) 334-0340 or visit wilcoxcommunities.com.