Thank you to everyone for lighting up CCH for the Holidays. This year, once again, it is definitely a delightful display of holiday spirit. The CCH Garden Club judging committee traveled the streets Tuesday evening, December 20th, viewing the dozens of strong contestants. There were many amazing designs to pick from in our four categories. Decisions were tough and we did our best to highlight those that had not won in recent years. We greatly appreciate all the effort our homeowners put into decorating the neighborhood to illuminate our community.
Traditional
The Jones’ family at 3506 Spring Lake Terrace takes the nod this year for the traditional category. Each window contains the warm glow of flickering candles and is adorned with greenery with pops of red bows. An illuminated large wreath on the front of the house enhances the ambience and draws you in. A nice addition is the lighted contrast of bright white containers containing a mix of greens, reds and whites against a sea of green pachysandra.
Inflatables
Enhancing their previous year’s display, our victor for inflatables is at 3401 Park Hill Place. The Rodriguez family added several new characters and a colorful greeting that is visible as you pass the Commons. With so much square footage, it is difficult to light up this entire corner. Now with their well-spaced additions, they really “blew” it up this year. A final nice touch is a beautiful lighted tree in the window that really brings this winner to new heights.
Best Lighting
The home of Kevin and Leslie at 3403 Park Hill Place is the eye popper for 2022. Tucked in and shielded on the sides it can be hard to see what a spectacle of brilliantly matching lights this home provides. We really appreciated the effort they took in making sure that all illuminated areas contains matching tones of colored lights. They have always had a nice display, but this year with all of the bushes lit, the driveway lined lights, Christmas tree, and wreath they have seriously upgraded their game. Congratulations to the best lit home this year!
Judges Choice
Hands down, well more like star up! The judges really appreciated the effort and illumination from the home of Matt and Pam at 10001 Blackthorn court. Looking up from the bottom of the hill at the corner of Pinehurst and Brookwood, this attraction is quite a sight to behold. As recent new comers to the CCH, they have really stepped up their display this year.
Of course, the Abominable snow man from the classic Rudolph movie is the big draw holding up the STAR to top the tree of our winter wonderland.
As a side note, we did notice quite a few homes put up lights after we did our tour, thank you! Your effort is not unnoticed. Please keep making our neighborhood the kind of place people want to visit.
Happy Holidays!
Joyce Skoglund, Susan Pepin, and Kirsten Youngren
Country Hills Garden Club