South Coast Winery Resort and Spa holds its annual Tree Lighting Festival Sunday, Dec. 1, in the courtyard of the winery. Valley News/Jeff Pack photo
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
