Happy
Holidays from the Rombeiro's
Ed, Mary Jo and Kathy!
We
welcome you to our 20th year of Open House and we hope that you enjoy!
We
would like to thank the thousands of visitors from our Community
in Novato and to those that have traveled far, to come see our home
and to capture a little piece of "The Christmas Spirit".
Fun Facts:
For 20 years we have opened our home to the public. We have been on
all local news stations and newpapers. The house is decorated with
130,000 light bulbs inside and outside. Every room is decorated in
the house except for the Master Bedroom.
We start decorating in August through December (5 months).
PG&E
bill in December is about $4000. Over 37,000 visitors and Candy Canes
passed out ever year.
Only house where you can tour the inside as
well.
“This is the best Christmas House
in Marin!”
Bobby
Grabrian — Native Marinite
A long time ago:
There
was a family who lived on a Portuguese Island called “The Azores.” This
family is known as “The Rombeiro’s” consists of 10.
Christmas was a very special time for one of the boys. Every year
Edmundo would help his mom, Maria, setup the Christmas tree and build
a manager
with lava rock, since the island was a volcanic island.
Christmas wasn’t about gifts, for them it was about family, it was
about giving.
Forty-two years ago Edmundo and Mary Jo began their life here in the
US and Kathy was born, their only child.
Edmundo wanted to pass on to their daughter the “Christmas Traditions”
he knew from back home. Together Edmundo and Kathy (the main decorators
of the Christmas House) transformed their home into a “Christmas Winter
Wonderland,” a true magical experience which today is known as “The
Christmas House.”
Enjoy The Tour!
Begin with “The Three Wise Men” and the Beauty and Poise of the Peacocks. HO
HO HO it’s Santa Clause’s “Never Stop Believing.” Walk through “The
Candy Can Arch” to the breathtaking “Deer Glistening
through the Snow.” Mr. & Mrs.
Clause and Carolers in the Traditional Victorian Family Room.
Are you ready to catch the “Holiday Train?” “Welcome Aboard!” next
stop, “The Christmas Carnival.”
Enjoy a moment in Mary Jo’s kitchen, chat with the Rombeiro’s, take
a picture and please sign the Guest Book. Enjoy
the hallway walls of “Our Family.” Now you enter the room dedicated
to the family Heritage, “Sao Miguel,
Azores” – Grandma, this one is for you. And, lastly, “Christmas Blessings”
reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, “The Christ is Born.” |
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Dates and Times:
Dec.
3th, 2011 through Jan. 6th, 2012 from 6pm - 10pm
Everyday - including 12/24, 12/25/ 12/31 and 1/1.
Directions:
Off
101 take San
Marin Exit West, Left on Center Rd, Left on Devonshire Dr.
34 Devonshire Dr. Novato, CA 94947
Google
Maps
Donations are Welcome
Please drop in our donations box after visiting or mail to:
34
Devonshire Dr
Novato, CA 94947
Thank You.
Useful Links:
Horse
drawn carriage/wagon rides to House by
INDIAN
VALLEY CARRIAGE RIDES
Website
generously Hosted by
MARIN
TECH SUPPORT
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