South Coast Winery Resort hosted about 300 of its closest friends and wine club members Sunday, Dec. 1, at its annual Tree Lighting Festival in the winery’s courtyard.The event featured a photo booth, Mad Hatter craft station, rides on tractor and horse-drawn carriages, cookie decorating, choir and caroler performances and of course, photos with Santa Claus.Three young members of the Carter family helped throw the switch to light the tree.“We’re a big family. I am the youngest of seven kids and so we’ve always celebrated in a big way with a lot of people,” Jeff Carter, chief financial officer of South Coast Winery Resort, said. “So, this is kind of like bringing everyb
