πΏβ¨ Meet StorySprout
Keuka Roots’ Official Christmas Elf
StorySprout is a tiny lakeshore elf with a heart stitched from wonder and a spirit rooted deep in the magic of Keuka Lake. She first appeared on a frosty December morning many years ago, sprouting — quite literally — from the roots of an old maple tree that grew near the water’s edge. Legend says that when the wind carried stories across the lake and whispered them into the snowy branches, one of those stories took root… and out popped a small elf with bright eyes, moss-green boots, and a berry-red cap.
Whimsically curious, StorySprout adores books, stories, and anything with a delicious plot twist. She travels with a tiny notebook made from dried grapevine leaves tucked beneath her cap, ready to capture every magical detail she encounters. Her voice is soft and musical, spoken in little jingles that only children and the most open-hearted adults can hear.
To StorySprout, every shop window is “a chapter waiting to be read,” every wreath has a tale, and every small business along Keuka holds a piece of the lake’s grand winter story. Throughout December, she wanders from village to village — perched in cafés, nestled into boutiques, hiding among florals, peeking out from bookshelves — gathering moments of kindness, creativity, community, and Christmas cheer.
Her mission is simple:
β¨ to collect the stories of the season,
β¨ to shine a light on the people and places she visits, and
β¨ to spread joy across the Keuka communities she loves.
By Christmas Eve, StorySprout ties all her gathered moments into one heartfelt tale — a reminder that our shared stories are the true magic of the holidays.
This December, follow along as StorySprout takes her annual journey across Keuka Lake.
One elf. Two villages. Twenty-four days of wonder.
And countless stories ready to be found.
Stay Rooted. Stay Keuka.
— And stay tuned for more StorySprout magic.
β¨π The magic starts December 1st — a month of tiny footsteps, warm stories, and Keuka Christmas wonder. πβ¨
This December, Keuka’s magical elf StorySprout comes out from her cozy home deep in the woods overlooking Keuka Lake! Follow her daily adventures as she pops into local shops β¨, gathers tiny tales π, and sprinkles holiday cheer wherever she goes βοΈ. Enjoy a printable StorySprout Trail Map πΊοΈ, read her day-by-day travel notes π§βοΈ, and on December 24th, unwrap a special gift — a downloadable StorySprout Storybook π to share with your children, celebrating her journey and the timeless magic of Keuka at Christmastime. π
P.S. When the calendar slips into December and the world hushes for just a moment, her very first photo will appear — as if carried in on a snowflake’s whisper. Elves do love making an entrance… especially when no one is looking. β¨
β¨ Free Downloads to Bring a Little More Magic Home β¨
Create cozy moments, spark imagination, and sprinkle a little extra wonder into your days with our free printable downloads.
From coloring pages to story-inspired activities, each piece is designed to help you share the magic of the season with the little ones in your life — your children, grandchildren, or any tiny storyteller who wanders through your world.
Because here at Keuka Roots, we believe that magic belongs at home, in the giggles around the kitchen table, in the quiet moments before bedtime, and in the memories made one crayon or pencil stroke at a time.
Download. Print. Share the magic. π
StorySprout’s Magical Winter Story
Write Your Own Cozy Adventure
Somewhere between snowflakes and small-town twinkle lights, a tiny elf named StorySprout is fluttering from home to home, searching for new stories to tuck into her satchel of December magic.
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Today, she’s come looking for yours.
A Fun Winter Word Find!
On a frosty December morning, StorySprout fluttered across Keuka Lake and scattered enchanted winter words all throughout this puzzle. She left one mission behind:
“Find them all… and let your imagination sparkle!”
Can you complete her quest?
When StorySprout fluttered through the frosty December air, a gust of winter wind blew her scrolls into a swirling jumble! Now she’s left behind this puzzle with a special message: Twist, tumble, and unmix the letters to uncover the magic she’s hidden inside each one.
“Can you help put my winter words back in order?”
Grab a pencil and let the magic begin.
