The Catskill Chronicle

Story & photos by Carol Montana

MONTICELLO, NY (December 15, 2013) – The sixth anniversary celebration of Santa’s Village saw not only an expansion to two weekends – the first being at Upper Room Farms in Bethel – but also more delights at the Hilltop Homes site in Monticello.

The brainchild of David and Corrinne Dunlap, owners of HIlltop Homes, Santa’s Village included an incredible light show, live entertainment by Barry and Ken Somerville, a live broadcast by Thunder 102 radio, a whole bunch of helper elves, a train ride on the Hilltop Express, free hot chocolate and cookies, lots of Christmas inflatables and, of course, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

A photo with Santa was free, with additional copies available for a donation to Sullivan County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).

Admission was free and each attendee was asked to bring a new unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots campaign run by the local detachment of the Marine Corps League and sponsored by the M&M Auto Group / Thunder 102 / Hilltop Homes “No Child Should in Thunder Country Should Be Without a Toy for the Holidays” Toys for Tots mission.

Free transportation from the parking lot of Monticello Casino and Raceway was provided by Rolling V Bus Company.

You can still donate a new unwrapped toy at any one of these locations.

Here are some photos from the 6th anniversary celebration of Santa’s Village at Hilltop Homes.

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