The Light Lives On: Rekindling the Spirit of the Lighted Oak

At the corner of Meadowview Road in Bloomington, a towering oak once lit up the Minnesota sky—becoming a beloved symbol of hope, wonder, and togetherness during the holidays. For years, neighbors would pause just to take it in. Children would press their faces to the car windows. And for a brief moment, the world felt a little warmer.

That tree still stands.

The Geneva Suites is relighting The Lighted Oak—not just with more lights than ever before, but with the same spirit that made it so magical. It’s our way of offering something beautiful and familiar in a world that can often feel heavy and uncertain.

We’re inviting our community to help us make it happen.

Your donation, big or small, will help us:

• Purchase and hang thousands of holiday lights
• Keep the Lighted Oak shining from early December through January 31, 2026
• Remind seniors, caregivers, and neighbors across the Twin Cities that they are not forgotten

This is more than a tree.

It’s a spark of connection.

A reminder that light always finds a way back.

Donate today to help us share that light with others.

Let’s make the Twin Cities a little brighter—together.