Holiday Gifts

35 Years Of Holiday Gifts

Thank you all who ordered from us this last year. Our wreaths and fruit trays are sold out until the next holiday season.

Your orders are needed and greatly appreciated, as this is our primary means of self-support. Since 1986, we have adopted, fostered, and been advocates for children, many of whom were born HIV positive. We have supported young people in other countries with our Houses of Hope for children impacted by the AIDS pandemic in Romania and Africa, and recently added a program to help reduce mother to child transmission of the HIV/AIDS virus in an impoverished, rural area.

To us, Christmas means kids, and not only do the many children overseas in our care benefit from your orders, our own children, now grown, are still actively involved - helping decorate the wreaths, tucking in the enclosures, and boxing and loading them onto the trucks. They are often the first to recognize the names of our customers and say "I remember her from last year!" and off goes your package with a shower of goodwill.

2011 marks the 35th anniversary of the founding of Starcross, located in the peaceful hills of northwest Sonoma County, seven miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. We are a very small, independent and autonomous community of lay people who have chosen to live in the monastic tradition and offer encouragement and affirmation to gentle people on all spiritual paths. It is deeply moving to have friends from all over touch our lives with orders every year. Each box leaves Starcross with a hope and prayer for peace at its destination. We like to think of our wreaths as decorating parts of the world with love at this time of year.

Thank you for being a part of our Christmas at Starcross.

The Starcross Wreath

Our extra large 22" holiday wreath is handcrafted from fresh, long-lasting Noble Fir generously mixed with Cedar boughs for fragrance. Blue Juniper berries, three Ponderosa Pine cones, and a red velveteen ribbon decorate the greenery. The gold trimmed bow can be placed wherever you like on the wreath. The Starcross Wreath is a holiday tradition in homes and offices across the country for 35 years now - a country classic you will be proud to display or to give as a beautiful and thoughtful gift for the holidays. What could be better than to enjoy the fragrant beauty of this wreath and to know that your purchase brings love and hope to the children in our care, making the world a little better.

Our wreaths are shipped in a sturdy cardboard box, along with your personal greeting. (Also tucked into each box is a humorous commentary written by our resident Chief Wreath Elf.)

Sun-Dried Fruit Tray

Two pounds of a gourmet selection of fruit: Angelino plums, apples, peaches, white peaches, dates, pears, and prunes, artfully arranged on a re-usable tray, our delicious sun-dried fruit is just right for a festive afternoon around the hearth or a quiet moment with a cup of tea during a busy day.

This fruit is a beautiful and healthy snack for special holiday occasions and a gift that is enjoyed by everyone. Once you have tried this fruit you will likely agree with many of our friends and customers - there is none better! Shipped with your personal greeting.

Combination Gifts

Combine our premium Wreath with a Fruit Tray - or a book with a wreath, fruit tray or bottle of olive oil, as an elegant gift for those very special people on your list; and at a reduced price.

Ordering

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Many thanks to all who purchase, donate, and support us in these trying times. Your caring, gifts, and purchases make a difference in the lives of many children, and bring love and hope to the world.

Olive Oil

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Books

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