FREE Craftsmas Open House in Gustav Stickley’s Log House
Decorated based on Gustav Stickley’s own ideas about the holidays as told through articles published in his magazine, The Craftsman, the Log House will be decked out for the holiday season in period Arts & Crafts style! In The Craftsman, Stickley advocated for the use of natural decorations, promoted products and projects as appropriate and thoughtful gifts–from pottery to furniture to hand-made toys–and made recommendations for keeping the spirit of Christmas, both commercially and philosophically.

Holiday Shopping in The Craftsman Shop
While you’re visiting, The Craftsman Shop promises a wonderful selection of contemporary Arts & Crafts and seasonal gifts, and decorations to tickle your nose and delight your homes. Featuring many custom items, including a Motawi Tileworks Christmas Tree Tile in an exclusive colorway.

Candlelight Tours of the Log House
Before and after each Craftsmas Open House at 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Candlelight Tours will be offered. On this guided tour of the decorated Log House, explore early 20th century holiday traditions and Stickley’s own ideas about the season. Candlelight Tours will be available for a $20 fee; Following the tour, savor a seasonal confection and hot cocoa, and receive a commemorative keepsake ornament as our gift to you. Purchase tickets by clicking HERE.

Winter Grounds Tours
During our Craftsmas Open Houses, we welcome you to tour the wintry grounds of Craftsman Farms. Experience Gustav Stickley’s country estate and landscape nestled “deep in the sunny New Jersey hills” with your guide. Winter Grounds Tours will be available for a $10 fee; advance purchase is recommended. Tours held rain or shine.

Crafts-Mas Photo Station & Photo Scavenger Hunt
Keep a memory of your visit to the museum with a few Craftsmas photos at the Craftsmas Photo Station. Families are also welcome to participate in the Photo Scavenger Hunt, which highlights objects from the museum’s collection that would have been enjoyed during Christmas celebrations of the time.

Make a Clay Tile
We warmly welcome visitors of all ages to join us in the Education Center in creating their own clay tile based on the colors, textures, and symbols of the winter season. Get your hands dirty at our craft table and let your creativity shine!

PLEASE NOTE:
Free entry. Advance reservations recommended.

Join us on a festive and fun journey to Christmas Past where in Gustav Stickley’s iconic Log House, it’s Christmas, 1915!

On this guided tour of the decorated Log House, we’ll explore early 20th century holiday traditions and Stickley’s own ideas about the season. The era saw the rise of modern novelties like penny postcards and glass ornaments, alongside more established holiday customs like feasting, decorating with evergreens, and gift-giving. In his magazine, The Craftsman, Stickley advocated for the use of natural decorations “plucked from winter’s garden.” He promoted products and projects as appropriate and thoughtful gifts–from pottery to furniture to hand-made toys–and made recommendations for keeping the spirit of Christmas, both commercially and philosophically.

Make sure to visit The Craftsman Shop before or after your tour!

Docent-led, small group tours. Regular admissions fees apply. Advance ticket purchase recommended.

PLEASE NOTE: Log House Holiday Tours are about 60 minutes long and are suitable for adults and older children. Recommended for ages 8+. Tours begin and end in The Craftsman Shop.