Frohe Weihnachten!
This December, the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein will transform the Retreat Center into a German Christmas Market – a traditional Christkindlmarkt. The committee aspires to make this a magical outdoor festival featuring twinkling lights and serving as a destination for artisan vendors and Christmas shoppers alike. The two-day event on Friday, December 11, 4 pm–9 pm, and Saturday, December 12, noon–9 pm, will feature shopping, traditional German food and drinks, a visit from St. Nick, and a silent auction filled with many great items! Saturday will conclude with Mass followed by a Christmas concert by Nashville artists Caleb + Kelsey!
Sponsorship opportunities
Our goal is to bring the community together to celebrate the holiday season in a meaningful and memorable way, but we need your support to make it happen. As we prepare for our inaugural 2026 event, we are seeking sponsors to help fund lighting, decorations, children’s activities, entertainment, and marketing efforts. We would be honored to partner with you to make this first Christkindlmarkt a cherished tradition for years to come. Download the Donor Letter to find out more about Sponsor levels and how you can help. We thank you for supporting our efforts to bring people closer to a relationship with God.
If you would like to make an online donation now, simply click the button below.
Vendor application letter
If you are interested in being a vendor at our first Christkindlmarkt, please download and submit the attached application.
Please note that the application deadline is July 31, 2026, and space is limited. The Christkindlmarkt committee encourages you to complete and return the attached vendor form as soon as possible. A large part of making this event successful is having a select variety of craft and food vendors. Vendor entries will be selected by the Maria Stein Christkindlmarkt committee to maintain variety, quality, and originality.
Silent Auction
Coming soon – information on how to bid on items at our silent auction.