{"id":38679,"date":"2025-12-15T14:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T19:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=38679"},"modified":"2025-12-15T14:17:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T19:17:11","slug":"sensory-friendly-santa-experience-opens-at-new-kringle-kottage-in-lake-george","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2025\/12\/sensory-friendly-santa-experience-opens-at-new-kringle-kottage-in-lake-george\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensory-Friendly Santa Experience Opens At New Kringle Kottage in Lake George"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_38680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-38680\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-38680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/12\/kringlekottage_h-1024x768.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/12\/kringlekottage_h-1024x768.gif 1024w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/12\/kringlekottage_h-300x225.gif 300w, https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/12\/kringlekottage_h-768x576.gif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-38680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Roger Allan stands beside the festive tree at Kringle Kottage where sensory-friendly visits happen.<br \/>Glens Falls Business Journal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>By Paul Post<\/p>\n<p>Santa has something extra special for a select group of people this year.<\/p>\n<p>At Kringle Kottage, kids and adults alike can enjoy personal one-on-one meetings with St. Nick, telling him exactly what they want for Christmas.<\/p>\n<p>The attraction is designed specifically for people with sensory sensitivities or neurological disorders such as autism and attention deficit-hyperactivity.<\/p>\n<p>Sound, light and d\u00e9cor may be adjusted to suit each visitor\u2019s comfort level to create the most calm, safe environment possible.<\/p>\n<p>Kringle Kottage was developed by Roger Allan, of Hadley, who plays Santa Claus professionally. It\u2019s located on the grounds of Fort William Henry Hotel in Lake George.<\/p>\n<p>Allan understands special needs persons because his adult son is autistic, and he wants everyone to experience the joy and excitement of a meeting with St. Nick.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe magic of Christmas should be comfortable, accessible and meaningful for every child, every adult and every family,\u201d he said. \u201cKringle Kottage was created to fill a gap, a place where the lights aren\u2019t too bright, the crowds aren\u2019t too large and the experience meets each guest where they are.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery detail was designed with comfort and care so that every visitor feels seen, supported and included,\u201d Allan said. \u201cThis Kottage is more than a building; it is an affirmation that everyone deserves a holiday experience that feels right for them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><span class=\"s2\"><!--more--><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/b>Kringle Kottage was fashioned from a small hunting cabin with overwhelming support from local businesses and financial donors.<\/p>\n<p>Northern Hardwoods of Lake George provided material to build the cozy structure. Creative Construction Company of Queensbury volunteered labor. Inside, the beautiful setting was done by interior decorator Peri Olson of Diesel &amp; Lulu\u2019s, of Sandwich, Mass.<\/p>\n<p>A toy train runs around overhead, a fireplace warms spirits and guests even get to sit next to Santa on a special throne, from New York City.<\/p>\n<p>After meeting the Jolly Old Elf, every child is given a sensory toy courtesy of the Queensbury-based Under the Woods Foundation that was formed to improve the lives of children that are differently enabled including, but not limited to autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Although primarily designed for children, special needs adults are encouraged to schedule a visit with Santa, also.<\/p>\n<p>Sensory-friendly appointments for special needs persons are held from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, and noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. To book an appointment go to: https:\/\/www.kringlekottage.org\/book-online.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Kringle Kottage is open to everyone in the general public from 5-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; and 5-8 p.m. every day from Sunday, Dec. 21 to Tuesday, Dec. 23.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an attraction that shouldn\u2019t be missed by local residents and Lake George visitors alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Paul Post Santa has something extra special for a select group of people this year. At Kringle Kottage, kids and adults alike can enjoy personal one-on-one meetings with St. Nick, telling him exactly what they want for Christmas. 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