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Christmas Prelude at the Nonantum Resort - 28th Anniversary

Dec 4 - 6 & 11 - 13, 2009
Kennebunkport’s Christmas Prelude is celebrating its 27th Anniversary of providing a magical holiday celebration for all generations. This spectacular ten day event recreates the spirit and joy of the Christmas season. This authentic seaside celebration has gained national recognition having been featured on the Today Show and written up in countless national publications. And there is no more festive place to stay than on the Kennebunk River at the Nonantum Resort.
 
Christmas Prelude Weekend Packages Include:
  Deluxe Continental breakfast Saturday Morning
  Holiday Snacks throughout the weekend
  Manager's Reception on Saturday night
  Full Breakfast Buffet with Mrs Claus and the Elves (12/6) or Santa (12/13) on Sunday morning
 
Christmas Prelude Opening Weekend...
Let It Snow Let It Snow...  Dec 4 - 6
$249 - Waterview rooms
$299 - Waterview rooms with gas woodstove
$399 - Waterview Suites

Christmas Prelude Finale Weekend...
Let It Snow Let It Snow...Again....  Dec 11 - 13
$149 - Waterview rooms (with gas woodstove while available)
$299 - Waterview Suites

Christmas Prelude Midweek $99 Rates - Dec 6 - 10

Rate are per night, based on double occupancy. Rates do not include tax or gratuity.
2 night minimum stay required Dec 4 - 6 weekend.

2009 Prelude Events at the Nonantum Resort:
Fri, Dec 4th

Don Campbell Christmas Concert & Buffet Dinner  7:30pm - Concert Tickets with Dinner, Dessert and Coffee $40. Buffet Dinner will consist of Carving Station, pastas, soups and salads.

Sat, Dec 5th - Prelude Luncheon Buffet
11:30-2:30  - Get away from the hustle and bustle of Dock Square. Take a complimentary ride on Intown trolley (or drive – we have plenty of free parking)! We’ll be serving all your seasonal favorites – Chowders, Stew, Shepards Pie, and more. Finish with Holiday desserts!

Sun, Dec 6 - Breakfast with Mrs Claus and the Elves

8 - 11am - Bring your child for a special holiday brunch hosted by Mrs. Clause and the Elves.

Sat, Dec 12 - Holiday Arts and Craft Fair
Noon - 4pm - Holiday desserts provided. Donations accepted at the door. Proceeds to benefit Caring Unlimited.

Sun, Dec 13 - Breakfast with Santa
8am - Noon. Bring your child for a special holiday brunch hosted by the jolly old man himself. 

A few of the other highlighted traditions and favorite events include:
  Tree Lighting Ceremony in Dock Square
  Santa arrives by lobster boat escorted by two very special “lobster elves” in Dock Square
  Dec 4th - Country Christmas Concert featuring the Don Campbell Band
  Candlelight Caroling at the Franciscan Monastery
  Prelude Champagne Reception at The Nott House
  Holiday Shopping at boutiques, shops & galleries with festive holiday refreshments and seasonal sales
  Bonfire and singing of Christmas Carols by Choirs of Angels (and local talented youth groups)
  Prelude Craft Fairs featuring hand-made Maine products
  Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
  Downeast Lobster Bake
  Cape Porpoise Lobster Trap Tree Lighting
  Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat at the Cape Porpoise Pier
  Festive Holiday Fare, Special Menus & Entertainment throughout the event at Sponsoring Restaurants

Behind the scenes of Prelude is a cast of hundreds. Year after year, virtually every aspect of the Kennebunk community gets involved. Participating in Prelude activities are the churches, school choirs, civic and community groups, plus hundreds of volunteers. In all types of weather, you will find these hardworking volunteers devoting days of their time in dressing the village and historic homes in holiday finery with sparkling lights, splendid Christmas trees, seashell decorated wreaths, and garlands of greenery and ribbon.

Complete Christmas Prelude Schedule of Events

 

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The Nonantum Resort
95 Ocean Avenue, P.O. Box 2626
Kennebunkport, Maine 04046-2626

Toll Free: 1-800-552-5651
Phone: 207-967-4050
Fax: 207-967-8451
stay@nonantumresort.com

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