SANTA IN THE GARDEN 2026

Santa Photos on the Central Coast

A relaxed Christmas photo experience among the flowers at
Weeping Willow Farm, Palmdale.

Pet friendly • Sensory friendly • Photos delivered within 48 hours

Santa photos without the shopping centre chaos

Skip the queues, crowds and fluorescent lights. Santa in the Garden is a relaxed outdoor Santa photo experience set among the flowers at Weeping Willow Farm on the Central Coast.

Your session is booked just for your family, giving the kids time to settle in, meet Santa and capture a natural Christmas photo without feeling rushed. Our relaxed setting is designed to be sensory friendly, with no long queues, loud shopping centre noise or crowds.

Family and pet meeting Santa at Santa in the Garden on the Central Coast

Choose your Santa photo package

Santa Photo Session · $75

Includes 1 professionally edited digital photo

5 minute private Santa session
Photos delivered within 48 hours

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Santa Photo Collection · $95

BEST VALUE

Includes 3 professionally edited digital photos

5 minute private Santa session
Photos delivered within 48 hours

More photos to keep, print and share.

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Pet Friendly Santa Photos on the Central Coast

Pets are part of the family too.

Santa in the Garden is pet friendly, so your four legged family members can join your Christmas photo too. It’s not a family photo unless the whole family is there.

For everyone’s safety, dogs must remain on a leash and other pets must be safely contained. If you’re bringing a pet other than a dog, cat, rabbit or fish, please let us know when you book.

Christmas Family Photos on the Central Coast

Prefer Christmas photos without Santa?

You can still make the most of our beautiful garden Christmas setting. Book a family photo session at Weeping Willow Farm and capture relaxed Christmas portraits among the flowers, without Santa in the photo.

This is a lovely option for families with older children, little ones who aren’t ready for Santa, or anyone who simply wants an updated family Christmas photo.

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What Families Say About Santa in the Garden

“I highly recommend Santa in the Garden! If you’re after a calm, friendly and stress free environment, this is it.”

“We are very pleased with the photos and loved that our dog could be there too.”

“Such a beautiful location and set up, and friendly team! Our photos came out so nicely.”

Santa Photos from the Garden

Take a look at some of the families, pets and Christmas moments we captured at Santa in the Garden.

Please note: Santa in the Garden is photographed on a working flower farm, so the flowers, colours and background naturally change throughout the season. This year we’ll also be photographing in a different part of Weeping Willow Farm, so your setting may vary from the images shown here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Santa in the Garden?

Santa in the Garden is held at Weeping Willow Farm in Palmdale on the NSW Central Coast. The full address, arrival instructions and parking information will be included in your booking confirmation.

How long is each Santa photo session?

Each Santa photo session is approximately 5 minutes and is booked just for your family or group.

What happens if it rains?

Our Santa photography area is undercover, so sessions can usually continue if it rains. If we experience torrential rain, flooding or extreme weather that makes the farm unsafe, we will contact you to arrange another time.

Is Santa in the Garden sensory friendly?

Yes. Our relaxed garden setting is designed to provide a calmer Santa experience without long queues, loud shopping centre noise or large crowds. Your session is booked just for your family, giving children time to settle in and meet Santa without feeling rushed.

Can we bring our pet?

Yes. Santa in the Garden is pet friendly and we love including pets in family Christmas photos. Dogs must remain on a leash and under control, and other pets should be safely contained.

Dogs, cats, rabbits and fish are welcome. If you are planning to bring another type of pet, please let us know in your booking form so we can make sure we are prepared.

Is parking available?

Yes, however parking at the farm is limited. Parking and arrival instructions will be included in your booking confirmation.

Are there toilets at the farm?

There are no public toilet facilities available on site, so we recommend planning ahead before arriving for your session.

How many people can be included in one session?

Each booking is designed for one family or friend group (ideally a maximum of 5-6). If you would like photos with a larger extended family or multiple family groups, we recommend booking back to back sessions. Please reach out if you have questions.

Can grandparents come to our Santa photo session?

Of course! Grandparents are very welcome to be part of your family photo. For larger extended family groups, we recommend booking back to back sessions so there is enough time for everyone.

Can we bring our own Christmas props?

You bet. You are welcome to bring a small prop or something meaningful to include in your photo. Please keep props easy to carry and quick to set up so we can make the most of your session.

What should we wear for our Santa photos?

Wear whatever feels comfortable and feels like Christmas to your family. Christmas colours, neutrals and casual summer outfits all work beautifully in the garden.

How will we receive our photos?

Your professionally edited, high resolution digital photos will be delivered via an online download link within 48 hours of your session.

Do we pay when we book?

Yes. Payment is made online at the time of booking to secure your Santa in the Garden session.

Can we have Christmas family photos without Santa?

Yes. We also offer Christmas family photos in the garden without Santa for families who simply want a beautiful Christmas portrait in our garden setting.

Ready to Meet Santa?

Create your Christmas memories among the flowers at Santa in the Garden 2026.

Weeping Willow Farm, Palmdale | Central Coast NSW

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Pet friendly • Sensory friendly • Photos delivered within 48 hours

Weeping Willow Farm

Tucked away in Palmdale on the Central Coast, our family-run farm is a haven of natural beauty.
We never use pesticides, so the gardens are safe for families, pets, and full of life.
It’s a relaxed, welcoming space – perfect for festive photos.

Your Story

We’re a local storytelling team who love capturing genuine moments.
From families to community events, we specialise in making people feel comfortable in front of the
camera so your Santa photos are simple, natural, and full of joy.