Welcome to The Rest Spot Holiday Lights Experience
This holiday season, The Rest Spot is transforming our one-acre Smyrna property into an intimate holiday journey filled with glowing lights, festive photo moments, hands-on activities, cozy fireside memories, and Christmas magic for the entire family.
✦ The Experience ✦
Step into the holiday magic at The Rest Spot in Smyrna, where glowing lights, festive photo moments, and hands-on activities invite you to slow down and make memories together.
Gather your favorite people for a cozy stroll, hot cocoa, fireside s'mores, and a holiday adventure designed to bring everyone a little closer.
One acre of holiday magic
Intimate family experiences
Interactive Christmas activities
Festive photo moments
Fireside s'mores
ONLY 50 GUESTS PER TIME SLOT
✦ Explore the Magic ✦
01
The North Pole Post Office
Step inside our magical North Pole Post Office, where Christmas wishes come to life. Families can sit together and write their very own letters to Santa before dropping them into our festive North Pole mailboxes.
02
The Gingerbread Workshop
Enter a life-size gingerbread-inspired cottage filled with candy-colored decorations, warm Christmas lights, and sweet holiday creativity. Gather around our festive workshop tables for hands-on holiday fun and magical family moments.
03
Enchanted Tree Forest
Wander through our enchanted Christmas tree forest, surrounded by glowing lights, sparkling ornaments, and festive surprises. Keep your eyes open! Santa's mischievous elves are hiding throughout the forest. Can your family find them all?
04
The Ornament Walk
Stroll beneath beautiful hanging ornaments and glowing holiday lights as you discover festive photo moments along the way.
05
S'mores Fireside
Gather around the fire, enjoy the holiday atmosphere, and create warm memories with your favorite people.
06
Main Event Tent
Step into a welcoming gathering space filled with holiday cheer, festive details, and seasonal surprises.
07
The Farewell Photo Moment
Before you leave, capture one final holiday photograph to remember the magic of your visit.
✦ An illustrated map of the magic ✦
Welcome Moment
North Pole Post Office
Gingerbread Workshop
Enchanted Tree Forest
Ornament Walk
Main Event Tent
S'mores Fireside
Farewell Photo Moment
Illustrative journey — not a literal site plan.
✦ Small crowds. Big memories. A holiday experience worth slowing down for. ✦
$25per person
For guests over 12 months of age.
$55per person
A more intimate way to experience the magic.
Limited to 50 guests per time slot
We believe the most beautiful part of the holidays is being together.
That's why we've created an intimate holiday experience where families can explore, laugh, create, and make memories without the overwhelming crowds of a massive attraction.
Less rushing. More wonder.
Only 50 guests per time slot.
Two hours to make memories.
✦ Private Events ✦
Looking for a special way to celebrate the season with your company, organization, family, or group? The Rest Spot offers private holiday experiences on select dates.
✦ Good to know ✦
A one-acre outdoor holiday journey in Smyrna created for families and friends to slow down, connect and enjoy the season together. Expect beautiful lights, interactive holiday moments, family activities, photo opportunities, s'mores, and plenty of holiday magic.
The Holiday Lights Experience opens on Black Friday and runs through January 6, with select dates and time slots throughout the season.
General Admission is $25 per person over 12 months old. VIP is $55 per person and includes an additional lounge reservation, snacks, hot chocolate, a s'mores package, dedicated seating, and two additional magical moments.
Tickets are reserved in two-hour time slots.
Yes. Each time slot is intentionally limited to 50 guests to provide an intimate experience.
The Gingerbread Workshop, North Pole Post Office, Tree Maze, Ornament Walk, Main Event Tent, S'mores Fireside, Farewell photo moment, and festive surprises.
No. The experience is designed for families, couples, friends, and groups of all ages.
Much of the journey takes place outdoors across approximately one acre. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
Guest safety comes first. Weather may require adjustments or cancellations. Affected ticket holders will receive information about next steps.
Yes. Guests should arrive during their reserved ticket window.
Select seasonal treats and beverages will be available. Offerings may vary by date.
Absolutely. Multiple holiday photo opportunities are available.
Yes. Email events@therestspot.org for private booking information.
Yes. Parking and arrival instructions will be provided to ticket holders.
The experience takes place across approximately one acre of outdoor grounds, including uneven surfaces and natural pathways. Some areas may be difficult to navigate with wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids. We encourage guests to contact the event team at events@therestspot.org before booking to discuss specific accessibility needs.
This Christmas, slow down, soak up the magic, and make memories you'll carry long after the lights come down.
Reserve Your Holiday Magic