The mainstay of the Foundation's fundraising activities, in addition to
grant writing, is the annual Holiday House. Both a shopping
extravaganza and opportunity to tour this historic home, the Holiday
Emporium takes place the first two weekends in November each year from
The Holiday Emporium will be filled with decorated Christmas trees in every room, unique holiday wreaths, gourmet treats, hand-crafted jewelry and arts and crafts by many local and regional artists, and merchandise from Half Moon Bay stores and boutiques. A queen-sized empty shopping bag
allows visitors to shop throughout the house with one convenient
checkout when finished.
Visitors can also take a self-guided tour of the house as they shop. Signs are posted in each room near the doorway. It's
a wonderful way to learn about this extraordinary house while shopping for holiday gifts.
Not only does the Holiday Emporium raise funds to restore and furnish the house, it brings the house and the pioneer Johnston
family to the attention of coastsiders and residents of the entire Bay Area.
Parking is free in the lot below the house or on Higgins Purisima Road. A shuttle bus takes attendees from the parking lot
to the house and back again, usually with their arms full of presents for the holidays.
Many thanks to Coldwell Banker Realty for their support.
