Christmas Dove

Under the tutelage of industry pioneers, George and Edie Ingerman, John and Linda Svenson established the Christmas Dove in Barrington, New Hampshire in 1973. In 1972, the young couple had returned to Linda's hometown and rented her father's aging poultry barn. Doing most of the work themselves, they transformed the loading docks and barn board into a Christmas wonderland. From the outset, Linda has coordinated the design and creation of the elaborate themed decor that has become the trademark of the Christmas Dove.