OCTOBER 25, 2025 • WESTMAN BUSINESS • THE BRANDON SUN
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The Green Spot: Where Santa, Sommeliers & Snow Shovels Meet
Bernie Whetter, owner of The Green Spot, and his dog Soffie, relax in a Christmas themed area of the home and garden store in Brandon. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun)
And what would the season be with- out a little green for your holiday decor? The Green Spot is offering workshops where participants can learn to make a wreath, a centrepiece for the table, de- cor for the mantel, or a swag. Families and others such as workplace groups can also book private workshops. “It’s a fun alternative to a Christmas party and you can go home with some- thing you can enjoy for the rest of the season,” says Whetter. But if a Christmas party is definite- ly on your wish list, you can book the greenhouse as a venue space with ta- bles and chairs provided. “The greenhouse location is really something different,” says Whetter. “Depending on the weather outside it can be a little chilly in the greenhouse so we suggest you dress in layers ... but if you work up a sweat on the dance floor, you can feel free to peel some clothes off!” Make some joyful memories with a classic photo with Santa by Cynthia Kor- man. The elf himself will be visiting Nov. 1 and 2, and Dec. 6 and 14.
Something new is brewing for your sweet tooth at The Green Spot. “We’re excited to announce that we are going to work in our professional kitchen at Fox Hill Café at Clear Lake and we’ll be making and introducing our own signa- ture fudge!” he says.
“The kids are so excited about seeing Santa and he’s excellent with them ... and the pets, and grandma, and grandpa, and whoever wants to join in.” The Nov. 15 Wine Sale will lend a little fes- tive “spirit” to your Christmas table. “This will be the third one with De Nardi’s out of Winnipeg. They come out with wines from around the world and we’ll bring in
“We change the store over to a new and festive look on the first of November and we bring in all new Christmas merchan- dise, setting the stage for all the other ac- tivities and cheer that we’re bringing in for the season,” says Bernie Whetter, owner of The Green Spot Home and Garden. and his staff of elves will soon be ‘clearing the stalls and decking the halls’ with all kinds of Christmas and seasonal offerings. BY WENDY KING T heir moniker might be “leafy green” but The Green Spot is taking on a cheery shot of Christmas red as 2025 enters its last few months. Bernie Whetter
some food vendors as well,” he says. “Two som- meliers will be on hand to oversee the proceedings with bottles ranging from entry level pricing at $20 up to $120 a bottle.” The wine sale is also offering a free wine tast- ing, and will be bringing back its “choose your own adventure” wine six-pack and gift bag for $80. “People really enjoy be- ing able to sample before they purchase and it’s just a really nice occasion with great people,” Whet- ter said.
We change the store over to a new and festive look on the first of November and we bring in all new Christmas merchandise, setting the stage for all the other activities and cheer that we’re bringing in for the season.” – BERNIE WHETTER
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