Article and Photos by Larry H. Oskin
The City of Clermont has created an exciting new magical Enchanted Forest at Victory Pointe near Downtown Clermont, behind the Clermont Historic Village. Over 40 Christmas trees were all first installed by the City of Clermont event staff and the city’s Public Services staff. Each of the participating sponsors creatively decorated their trees to showcase their own organization. Clermont Parks and Recreation Director Scott Davidoff said, “This first annual event has become a one-of-a-kind holiday experience for our community! The Holiday Enchanted Forest is a unique opportunity for special tree displays to be enjoyed all season long by visitors to Clermont Victory Pointe.”
There is even a special red mailbox for children to write, sign, seal and drop off their letters to Santa Claus at the North Pole.
City of Clermont Enchanted Forest Tree Sponsors included, the City of Clermont Building & Planning, City of Clermont Finance Department, Clermont Police Department, City of Clermont Human Resources, City of Clermont Rise Clermont, South Lake Little League, Clermont Roofing, Colourz Hair Salon Clermont, A Plus Pediatrics, South Lake Pediatrics, Crawford Modica & Holt Attorneys, Clermont Fire Department, Lake County Rowing, South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Dream Catcher Horse Ranch, Clermont Pediatric Dentistry, Clermont Garden Club, RDC Inc., Citrus Hearing Clinic, Clermont Triathlon Club, Plaster Cottage, Girl Scouts South Lake Community, Not Just Dance, Clermont City Clerk’s Office, Lake Sumter State College, Orlando Health, Clermont Vet Center, South Lake TV, Minneola Hills Apartments, Mr. Softee Strong, City of Clermont Parks & Recreation, Caribbean American Association, Find Feed & Restore, Green Mountain Pizza, Green Mountain Pizza, Clermont Purchasing Department, Florida Rush Soccer, Sommer Sports.
Awards For Holiday Enchanted Forest Themed Categories will be presented to the Most Creative and Best Overall tree decorations. Below are some of the trees in the Enchanted Forest.
These beautifully decorated seven-foot-tall trees are available to see during the day and as lit up each night until 10 pm at Victory Pointe Park, 938 Victory Way. These trees will remain up through January 3, 2021. The Holiday Enchanted Forest is free and open to the public. Bring your cameras!
