The Elaine Jacob Foyer will be transformed into a winter wonderland this year. This year's festival will include decorated trees, Christmas gift baskets, greens and baked goods.

A Gala opening is being held on November 19 from 5-7 serving spiced cider/wine and goodies. The show will remain on display through Christmas. We will have several trees and wonderful gift baskets up for silent auction. These silent auction items will have "minimum bid" and "buy it now" options and will close Saturday, November 26th.

Thanks to the following merchants who have committed to the 2005 Festival of the Trees silent auction: Annapolis Winery, Two Fish Baking Company, Gualala Nursery and Trading Company, The Sea Ranch Village Store, Jay Baker True Value, Four Eyed Frog Books Inc., RamsHead Realty, Gualala Sea Spa and Wellness Center, and Adventure Rents Canoes and Kayaks. If you or your business would be interested in participating in this year's Gualala Arts Fund Raiser Festival or in 2006 Festival please contact Jan Harris, 884-1080, or Sue Pollard, 785-3972, or Gualala Arts Center at 884-1138.

Gualala Arts Center is located at 46501 Old State Highway in Gualala, and is open from 9 am to 4 pm weekdays, and weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Please call (707) 884-1138 for more information.