The “Toast to the Trees” Gala took place December 5, 2025 and the 42nd Annual Festival of Lights Was Held December 6-9, 2025
Sponosor a Child Donors
The Compass Inn Museum extends a resounding thank you for those who genrously dontated to our Sponsor a Child initative.
Ligonier Valley Historical Society and the Festival of Lights Committee wish to thank all the wonderful Donors of this year’s beautfilly crafted “Trees, Wreaths, & Other Treasures”:
Tis the SEASON to SPARKLE by Wendy Hager
Skate into the Season by Barb Wees
A “Bluey” Christmas by Nancy O Donnell
Pine Berry & Bright by BPW of Ligonier
Winter Berries & Birds by Frankie Graham
Berries & Birds by Frankie Graham
Too Much “Elfin” Fun by Kathy K.
Christmas JOY by Kathy Brown
Groovin back to the 70s by Becky Kwak
A Victorian Christmas Tea by Linda Brown
Frosty Flurries by Diana Ward
Timber Tidings by Concordia at Bethlen Skilled Nursing Facility
Homemade Heavenly Host by Concordia at Bethlen Skilled Nursing Facility
Frosty by Mary Ann Hegan
The Twisted Gnome by Bev Palmer
Vintage Toy Christmas by Concordia at Bethlen Skilled Nursing Facility
Pheasants & Pines by Carol Wolford
Munch, Nibble, Nosh by Carol Wolford
Festive Filigree by Carol Wolford
All That Glitters by Mr. & Mrs. John Farrell
Holiday Traditions by Mr. & Mrs. John Farrell
The Sparkling Sapling by Alyssa & Brandon Lape
Believe by Singer Accounting
Baking Spirits Bright by Singer Accounting
Sting, Stank, Stunk by Singer Accounting
The Singing Songbird by Racquel Virgil & Michelle Miller-Kotula, In memory of our mother Joyce Miller
Hold on to Your Hat by Shelley Poli
Evergreen Christmas by Glenda Dickson
Frosty’s Winter Welcome by Beth Luther
Colonial Christmas by Bobbi Fink & Maggie Hildebrand LVBPW
HO HO HOLIDAY by Art by Bossart
Birds of a Feather Flock Together by Tom & Pat Baker Holiday Home Store
Hitting the Highway for the Holidays by Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor/Lincoln Highway Experience
Blue Christmas by Rachel’s Ligonier Floral
The Merry Christmas Mice by Donovan Veterinary
Vintage Woodland by Swansdown Antiques & Gifts
Tree of Twisted Treats by Ligonier Valley
The Sweet Scents of Christmas by Joy Monticue
Joy to the World by Silvis Group
Heaven & Nature Sing by Silvis Group
The Holiday Gallery by Angela Moffat
All about Scouts by Cub Scout Pack 370
Sir Sweets by Ligonier Paws on Main and A.O.K. Accents
Festival of Lights Sponsors
The Ligonier Valley Historical Society and the Festival of Lights Committee sincerely thank these individuals and businesses who, through their very generous support, make this great community event possible.
“Concord Coach” Sponsor
Phyllis Bertok &Richard Lopretto
Linda McKenna Box & Donald Briggs
Glenda Dickson
“Maintain Coach” Sponsor
Todd & Julie Griffith
Heather Lincoln
“Mail Coach” Sponsor
Olive & George Conte
Phillip J. & Mary Lou Fleming
Somerset Trust Company
Susan Woolridge
Anonymous
“Celerity Coach” Sponsor
Betsy’s of Ligonier
Barbara & Lester Botkin
Commercial Bank & Trust of PA
Nancy & Tom Donchez
Go Laurel Highlands- Ann Nemanic
Terence Graft & Linda Brown
Peggy & Steve Hasley
Debra Honkus & Mike Turnberger
Barbara & Roger Johnson
Jay & Heather Juliussen
Kathy Koontz
Kim & Don Kramer
Loyalhanna Wealth Advisors
Loyalhanna Reality
Connie & Bernie Lynch
Art & Cheryl McMullen
Ed & Sandy Morgan
Ted & Joan Mudge
Post & Rail Men’s Shop- Cindy Purnell
Rennie & Associated CPAs
Jennifer Sausman
Alice Troy & Stephen Yslas
Valley School of Ligonier
Wampler Development Company
Welty & Welty Attorneys at Law
“Dinner & Dessert” Sponsors
Westmoreland County Commissioner Mr. Douglas W. Chew
Olive & George Conte
Mary Alice Schalinat
Kathy Wood
Silent Auction Sponsors
The Festival of Lights Committee thanks all of the business and individuals who gracously donated Silent Auction Experiences and Items:
Forged For You: Hand-Forged Charcuterie Board, donated by Blacksmith Ed Appleby
Pasta Making Class and Dinner at a Private Residence for 8, donated by Chef Mark Crisci and Scott Ludwick
A Treetop Dining Experience & Private Tour at Polymath Park, donated by Wright at Polymath Park/TreeTops Restaurant
Escape to Nature: One-Night Weekday Getaway at Oak Lodge
“Udderly” Delicious Delights from Pleasant Lane Farms
Pamper Yourself for Christmas, donated by Pamela’s Golden Touch Salon
Bourbon, Chocolate, & Cigars!, dontate by Phyllis Bertok & Rich Lopretto and Allana & Joe Kondisko
It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere Basket, donate by George and Olive Conte
Tavern Night: An Evening of Historic Proportions, donated by Ligonier Valley Historical Socitey & Compass Inn Museum
Revolutionary Experience, donated by Fort Ligonier
Special “Toast to the Trees” Raffle
Thanks to the generous donation from 1st Summit Bank, the winner of our special “Toast to the Trees” raffle went home with two tickets to the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Lightening Game on January 13th, 2025 and a complimentary parking pass.
Merchant Raffle Donors
Main Exhibit Gallery & Art Center
My Honeybee
On the Diamond Antiques
O’Shea’s Candies
Post and Rail Men’s Shop
Song of Sixpence
Glenda Dickson
George & Olive Conte
Beauty Boutique at Salon One
Betsy’s of Ligonier
Celtic Culture
The Country Cupboard
G Squared Gallery
Holiday Home Store
Laural Highlands Olive Oil
Ligonier Agway
Ligonier Country Club
Ligonier Outfitters
Go Laurel Highlands
Ligonier Mercantile
Loyalhanna Veterinary Clinic
Scentsational Ideas
The Willow & River Spice Company
The Festival of Lights Committee wishes to extend a very sincere and heartfelt thank you to:
Lauren and Dave Cassler of Carol & Dave’s Roadhouse and their staff for preparing all the delicious food for the party.
Simply Good for the fabulous desserts.
Doug Craig and Michelle Gay, our guest bartenders, for the refreshing “Signature” drink that they prepared and served during the Toast to the Trees party.
We aso thank all the delightful volunteers who helped serve during the party.
Becky Bell, Nancy Baith, Frankie Graham, Betsy Shepler, and Kathy Wood who gave their time to help with the various tasks at the Toast to the Trees Party.
Glenda Dickson for donating the Lottery Tree and festival decorations at the Holiday Raffle.
Blue Sky Sign Company for the terrific wall signs that highlighted the Festival of Lights theme.
Post & Rail Men’s Shop for receiving all the Holiday Raffle items.
All the wonderful dedicated volunteers who worked throughout the 4 days of the festival assisting with a variety of duties.
Our Board of Directors and Festival of Lights Committee Memebers who donated wine for the Special Toast to the Trees Raffle.
All the generous donors of the refreshments for the Festival of Lights visitors… Linda Brown, Susan Woolridge, Ligonier Giant Eagle, and The Original Pie Shoppe.
Tom and Deb, Ligonier Town Hall custodial staff for their wonderful support and cheerful smiles.
Our hardworking Move-In and Move-Out crew… McNaughton Brothers Moving, Nancy Baith, Becky Bell, Frankie Graham, Heather Kaufman, Jerry Martina, Ron Rohall, Mary Alice Schaltinat, Kacey Wees, and Susan Woolridge.
Festival of Lights Committee
Theresa Gay Rohall
Mary Alice Schaltinat
Eric Wallis
Kathy Wood
Susan Woolridge
Phyllis Bertok
Linda Brown
George Conte
Glenda Dickson
Michael Doucette
Allana Kondisko
Angela Moffat
Frankie Graham
Todd Griffith
Ligonier Valley Historical Society Board of Directors
Todd Griffith
Heather Lincoln
Jennifer Sausman
Eric Wallis
Kathy Wood
Susan Woolridge- President
George Conte
Michael Doucette- Secretary
Allana Kondisko
Shawn Martina
Angela Moffat- Vice President
Theresa Gay Rohall- Executive Director
