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Leave the cooking and cleaning behind and relax with family and friends this Thanksgiving at The Gardens of Avila Restaurant at Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort. Enjoy a specially prepared 3-course prix fixe dinner of seasonal flavors and holiday favorites, served from 4–9 PM.

Reservations are required and are taken by phone only at (805) 595-7365. For groups of 10 to 80, Sycamore's events team can plan a private celebration: email events@smsr.com.

See the 3-course menu

Join us from September through May for another season of Big Fish Little Fish!

• Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:00AM
  • $60/month (nonmember fee),
  • $50/month (member fee) (member fee – contact us to receive a custom member rate),
  • $30/child (drop-in fee, while spots last)

• Fees include interactive instructor led programs, craft and activity materials, and aquarium admission for the day of your program.
• Each session is limited to 24 students.

Every Friday and Saturday in December, The Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs lights up for a festive weekend ritual. At 5:30 PM, watch the 25-foot Christmas tree of lights illuminate the garden, then stay for the festivities until 6:30 PM.

• Sip a holiday drink or a festive hot toddy
• Treat yourself to freshly baked cookies
• Order Secret Garden bites, drinks and treats to enjoy during the show

Dates: December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26. See all of Sycamore's holiday festivities.

Join Sycamore Mineral Springs at The Secret Garden for a festive evening of twinkling lights, holiday music, cozy treats and a classic Christmas movie under the stars. This free event is open to hotel guests and the local community.

• 5:00 PM: the 25-foot Christmas tree of lights comes to life, with roaming carolers, holiday drinks, hot toddies and freshly baked cookies
• 5:30 PM: The Muppet Christmas Carol on the big screen

Bring lawn chairs or blankets and dress in warm layers. Food and drinks are available for purchase; no outside food or drinks are permitted. Get your free tickets.

Join us from September through May for another season of Big Fish Little Fish!

• Every other Tuesday, 10:00-11:00AM
  • $60/month (nonmember fee),
  • $50/month (member fee) (member fee – contact us to receive a custom member rate),
  • $30/child (drop-in fee, while spots last)

• Fees include interactive instructor led programs, craft and activity materials, and aquarium admission for the day of your program.
• Each session is limited to 24 students.