The Paine Art Center and Gardens

Guided Tour Reservations

LEAD SPONSOR

IN-KIND MEDIA SUPPORT

BALLET PERFORMANCES BY

Valley Academy for the Arts

ILLUSTRATIONS BY

Mario Noche

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES BY

Elmwood String Quartet

DECORATIONS BY

House of Flowers
Hrnak’s Flowers & Gifts
Paine Volunteers
Brian Pribbernow & Sterling Gardens Florist & Boutique
Tamara The Cake Guru
The Chocolate Rose

 

The Nutcracker story unfolds in the Paine “castle” with the historic rooms elaborately decorated as the fantastic scenes of the beloved ballet. Special actor-guided tours with live music and youth ballet performances further bring the fantasy to life.

Revered as an “American Castle,” the Paine Art Center and Gardens presents the traditional Nutcracker story within the historic estate’s ornate interiors. The Paine’s original presentation of the holiday fairy tale immerses audiences in the fantastic scenes of the beloved ballet. From the opening Party Scene with a giant Christmas tree to the magical Land of Sweets and the enchanting Sugar Plum Fairy, the tale unfolds throughout elaborately decorated rooms with a mesmerizing array of sights and sounds. Available by reservation, Guided Tours are led by a character actor and feature live music and youth ballet performances during the magical journey.

New this year, Candlelight Tours are an especially spellbinding way for people young and old to view the Nutcracker display.  On special evenings, visitors carry flickering electric candles as they wander through darkened rooms of the mansion illuminated by the glow of the Christmas trees.

SELF-GUIDED TOURS

Journey through a fantasyland of 20 elaborately
decorated settings with 70 Christmas trees
Nov 18, 2011–Jan 7, 2012: Mon–Sat, 11 am–4 pm
(No self-guided tours on Sundays and Nov 24; except open for self-guided tours Jan 1)

NEW! Candlelight Tours

A self-guided evening tour by electric candlelight
Nov 25–Dec 30, 2011: Wed & Fri, 4–7 pm
(No candlelight tours on Dec 23)

$9 Adult
$5 Youth (5–17)
Members FREE
No reservation necessary

GUIDED TOURS

Led by an actor and featuring live music and ballet
Nov 19–Jan 8: Sat, 5–8 pm & Sun, 12–3:30 pm
(No guided tours on Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1)
Additional times: Dec 22, 23, 26 & 27; 5–8 pm
Tours begin every 30 min and last 1 hour

$19 Adult ($15 Member)
$15 Youth (17 and under; $12 Member)
For reservations, go to www.thepaine.org
or call (920) 235-6903.

Members receive discounted reservations of $15 Adult and $12 Youth (17 and under). An Individual Membership grants a discounted reservation for one adult or youth for a Guided Tour. A Family Membership or level above grants discounted reservations for up to two adults and four youth for a Guided Tour. Join as a member now and receive special benefits for Nutcracker in the Castle.

If you have questions about visiting for a Self-Guided Tour, or about a Guided Tour reservation, please call (920) 235-6903.

Group and Motorcoach Tours
tours@thepaine.org
920.235.6903 ext. 27

Press Information
marketing@thepaine.org
920.235.6903 ext. 40

General Information
info@thepaine.org
920.235.6903