Santa's Annual Visit to Woodhouse Spa Gainesville: A Magical Morning of Holiday Joy 🎅✨

Written by: Walt Kuhn

The holiday season at Woodhouse Spa – Gainesville is always something special, but this year’s Sixth Annual Photos With Santa event brought even more joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories to our community. Each December, families join us for a peaceful, heartwarming morning with Santa inside our beautifully decorated relaxation spaces—and 2025 was truly our most magical year yet.

From sparkling holiday décor and glowing candles to Santa’s warm welcome and jolly spirit, every detail was designed to create an elegant, cozy, and picture-perfect experience. Whether it was a family’s first time visiting Santa at Woodhouse or a cherished yearly tradition, guests enjoyed the kind of enchanting, intimate holiday moment that only Woodhouse Spa can offer.

🎄 An Exclusive, Heartfelt Holiday Experience with Santa's Annual Visit

Our Sixth Annual Photos with Santa event featured:

• A private 10-minute meeting with Santa per family

• A beautifully decorated backdrop inside our relaxation lounge

• Professional-style photo opportunities using your own device

• A calm, crowd-free environment—perfect for children and adults alike

• A $20 donation per family, benefitting our local friends at Equine Connection Center, a nonprofit dedicated to healing through horsemanship

Families arrived throughout the morning to find Santa seated in front of a warm, luxuriously styled mantle adorned with seasonal greenery, soft candlelight, and our signature golden mirror. Children and adults alike sat with Santa to share wish lists, smile for photos, and enjoy a moment of serenity during the holiday rush.

Even our team couldn’t resist joining in on the festive fun—capturing joyful pictures with Santa that radiate the same warmth our guests feel when they visit Woodhouse Spa.

📅 Event Details From This Year’s Celebration

Sixth Annual Photos with SantaDate: December 7, 2025Time: 9 AM – 12 PMLocation: Woodhouse Spa – GainesvilleDonation: $20 per family (100% donated to Equine Connection Center)

This year’s proceeds proudly supported the Equine Connection Center, a local nonprofit using therapeutic partnerships between horses and humans to foster emotional wellness, rehabilitation, and connection.

Our spa is grateful for the overwhelming support from families across Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow, and Prince William County who return year after year to make this event part of their holiday tradition.

📸 Capturing the Magic: A Look Inside the Event

Each family enjoyed a peaceful, intimate photo session with Santa—far from the hustle of crowded holiday venues. Guests stepped into our warmly decorated lounge and were greeted by:

• Soft neutral décor accented by holiday greenery

• A glowing mantle display with candles and golden accents

• A beautifully trimmed Santa chair for perfect holiday portraits

• Friendly Woodhouse team members ready to assist with taking your photos

The images from the day tell the story best—smiling families, heartfelt moments, and the joy of Santa’s visit shining through every frame.

❤️ A Tradition Rooted in Community & Giving Back

Santa's Annual Visit at Woodhouse Spa – Gainesville, our mission of helping guests relax, refresh, and renew extends beyond our spa walls. Our annual Santa event is just one way we bring families together during the holidays while supporting meaningful organizations in our community.

This year’s partnership with the Equine Connection Center allowed us to turn family memories into local impact—something we are incredibly proud of.

⭐ Plan to Join Us Next Year

If you missed this year’s event, we hope you’ll join us for the Seventh Annual Photos with Santa in 2026. Reservations fill quickly due to the intimate nature of the experience, so follow us on social media for early announcements.

✨ Woodhouse Spa Gainesville—where holiday magic meets peaceful relaxation.We look forward to creating more joyful memories with you and your family next season.

Purchase a Woodhouse Spa - Gainesville Gift card at woodhousegainesville.com Gift Cards are available 24x7 online at or by stopping in during our normal business hours of Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9AM - 7PM, Tuesday 10AM - 6PM, and Sunday 11AM - 5PM. Ask for a tour while visiting. We hope to see you soon!!

Woodhouse Spa - Gainesville is located in the Wegmans Shopping Center on Route 29 in Gainesville, VA. ✨ Relaxed. Refreshed. Renewed. ✨