Explore Salisbury's decked halls and vote for the best decorated room in this holiday design contest. While you're here listen to live music played on the estate's one-of-a-kind Steinway D, enjoy a treat at the pop-up sweet shop, and pay a visit to old Saint Nick.

December 6 & 7, 2025
10 AM - 4 PM Each Day

Tickets Sold at Door:
General Admission: $25
Children (6-12): $5
Children (5 & Under): Free!

Cookie Decorating Workshop

10:30 AM Each Day | $75

Join Kristin from Biker Chic Cupcakes for a holly-jolly, cookie decorating ride! Learn top tricks of the trade for decorating with royal icing, practice your new-found skills, and take home a half dozen of your own creations. No experience necessary; supplies are provided! Each workshop ticket also includes one ticket to Holly & Ivy.

Get $5 off general admission during our presale! Ends November 5

Celebrate the Season of Giving

Holly & Ivy is Salisbury House Foundation's annual holiday fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the 501(c)3 nonprofit and its general operations as a house museum and unique community gathering place. Donations can be made with your ticket purchase at check out. Thank you for your support!

2025 Holly & Ivy Designers

Previous Winners

1st PLACE

Texturious Designs & Leu Interiors

Ediths's Suite

2nd PLACE

White Willow Events

The Common Room

3rd PLACE

Willow Flower Farm

The Library

1st PLACE

Interiors by Andrea

The Library

2nd PLACE

Staging 2 Sell It

Carl's Suite

3rd PLACE

Willow Flower Farm

Edith's Suite

1st PLACE

Staging 2 Sell It

Edith's Suite

2nd PLACE

Interiors by Andrea

The Library

3rd PLACE

J.W. Floral Design & Sandy Oujiri

William's Bedroom

2021

1st Place: Staging 2 Sell It - The Library

2nd Place: J.W. Floral Design & Sandy Oujiri - Carl's Suite

3rd Place: White Willow Events - The Common Room

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