Crosswinds Tagaytay transforms into a winter wonderland

The Christmas season officially began in the hills of Tagaytay as Crosswinds unveiled its holiday display during “Trail of Lights: A Timeless Tradition,” held on 13 November at the Lausanne Open Grounds.

The evening opened with a festive performance by the Citizens' Brigade Band of Dasmariñas, whose marching band rendition of familiar Christmas songs set the tone for the celebration. Guests, children and their families gathered as the music filled the estate which brought a distinctly seasonal soundtrack to the Swiss-inspired surroundings.

The festivities then took a whimsical turn with a lively performance by “Santa’s helpers.” Their appearance built anticipation for the evening’s most awaited guest, Santa Claus, whose introduction drew the attention of the young visitors and the kids at heart. Children were subsequently given time to meet Santa, exchange greetings and have their photographs taken with him, turning the occasion into a personal holiday memory for families in attendance.

As the evening progressed, attention shifted to the main event — the countdown to the lighting of Crosswinds. Guests gathered in anticipation as the estate prepared to illuminate its Christmas installations, from its pine-lined grounds to its towering holiday tree and the recognizable Lausanne windmill.

The countdown marked the transition into the evening’s grand spectacle. Lights came alive across the estate, transforming the grounds into a glowing Christmas landscape. The unveiling was accompanied by a White Christmas snowfall effect that saw artificial snow across the gathering and adding a winter wonderland touch to Tagaytay’s cool evening air.

A fireworks display followed, bringing the celebration to a spectacular close and giving the lighting ceremony an appropriately grand finale.

Set within Crosswinds Tagaytay, the Swiss-inspired luxury estate developed by Brittany, the leisure residential arm of Vista Land, the celebration offered families an opportunity to welcome the season amid illuminated pathways, festive performances and holiday attractions.