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Yes! Every Gingerbread Factory gingerbread house is made with edible gingerbread, icing, and decorations. They are beautiful enough to display throughout the holidays and delicious enough to enjoy.

Yes. Every gingerbread house is baked, assembled, and decorated by hand by our team in Leavenworth, Washington. Because each house is handcrafted, no two gingerbread houses are exactly alike.

Yes. Ground shipping is included in the listed price for deliveries within the continental United States. For expedited shipping or delivery to Alaska or Hawaii, please contact The Gingerbread Factory for available options and additional shipping charges.

Every gingerbread house is freshly made to order. Production times depend on the size of the house:

• Small & Medium Gingerbread Houses: approximately 3-4 days, including drying time.

• Large Gingerbread Houses: approximately 6-7 days, including drying time.

• Extra Large Gingerbread Houses: approximately 10 days, including drying time.

Production times may be longer during the busy Christmas and holiday season, so we recommend ordering early.

Yes! The Gingerbread Factory creates custom gingerbread houses for homes, businesses, cabins, churches, weddings, events, gifts, and other special projects. Our decorating team can work with you to create a unique gingerbread house based on your idea, theme, or building.

Please allow extra time for designing your custom house, holiday custom house orders must be placed by the end of August.

Custom gingerbread house orders should be placed at least ten weeks in advance. Christmas custom orders require even more advance planning. Some holiday projects may begin being scheduled as early as January and no later than August for the following Christmas season.

Yes. We can make a representation. The Gingerbread Factory can create custom gingerbread houses inspired by homes, businesses, cabins, churches, and other buildings. Contact us with photos, details about your project, and your desired completion date so our team can discuss available options.

Absolutely! Gingerbread houses make memorable Christmas and holiday gifts for family, friends, clients, employees, customers, and business partners. We can include a complimentary personalized gift message of up to 20 words with your order. Simply enter your message in the Notes section during checkout.

Yes. Handcrafted gingerbread houses make unique corporate holiday gifts for clients, employees, customers, and business partners. For larger orders, personalized houses, or custom corporate gingerbread projects, contact The Gingerbread Factory early to discuss availability.

Cover your gingerbread house and store it in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and humidity. Avoid refrigeration because moisture can soften the gingerbread, icing, and decorations.

You can spray your Gingerbread House with clear non-water-soluble polyurethane spray or a clear spay lacquer. Please note gingerbread house will not be edible.

When kept in a cool, dry environment, your gingerbread house can remain beautiful throughout the holiday season. If you plan to eat your gingerbread house, we recommend leaving it sealed and enjoying it within a few weeks of receiving it for the best flavor and freshness. When unwrapped your house will began to harden, but is still edible. Dunk in your favorite beverage to enjoy.

If you need your gingerbread house to arrive by a specific date, please contact The Gingerbread Factory before placing your order.

Remember that production time is separate from shipping time. Customers ordering for Christmas, weddings, parties, events, or gifts should allow enough time for both production and delivery. Expedited shipping may be available for an additional charge.

Yes. The Gingerbread Factory ships gingerbread houses throughout the United States. Ground shipping is included for qualifying orders within the lower 48 states.

For shipping to Alaska or Hawaii, please contact us for shipping options and pricing.

We carefully package every gingerbread house to help protect it during shipping.

If your gingerbread house arrives damaged, contact us as soon as possible and include photos of both the gingerbread house and the shipping packaging. Our team will review the issue and help make it right.

Order as early as possible. Gingerbread Factory gingerbread houses are especially popular during the Christmas season and may sell out.

Holiday production and shipping schedules can fill quickly, so ordering early gives you the best chance of receiving your gingerbread house when you need it.

Custom Christmas gingerbread houses should be ordered well in advance because they require additional design and production time.

We begin taking Holiday orders September 1st. When placing your order please choose one of the following time lines:

What are the holiday ordering deadlines for WA, OR & ID?

For customers in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, please place your order by the following dates:

• Thanksgiving: November 18

• Needed by December 5: November 28

• Needed by December 15: December 8

• Christmas: December 15

What are the holiday ordering deadlines for the rest of the country?

For most other U.S. locations, please place your order by:

• Thanksgiving: November 13

• Needed by December 5: November 23

• Needed by December 15: December 4

• Christmas: December 11

Yes! The holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Ordering before the listed deadline is always recommended whenever possible.

You can still place your order, but orders submitted after the recommended deadline may not arrive by your desired holiday or delivery date.

Orders shipping to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have shorter delivery timelines, allowing for slightly later ordering deadlines than most other parts of the country.

Yes! Gingerbread Factory houses make a fun, unique, and memorable gift for many occasions throughout the year. They’re a great choice for birthdays, thank-you gifts, housewarmings, hostess gifts, client and employee gifts, celebrations, seasonal occasions, and holiday gatherings.

A beautifully made gingerbread house offers something different from a traditional gift basket or box of sweets. It can be enjoyed as both a decorative centerpiece and a delicious treat, making it especially fun to share with families, friends, coworkers, and groups.

Whether you’re sending a thoughtful surprise, celebrating a special occasion, thanking someone, or looking for a distinctive corporate gift, a Gingerbread Factory house is a memorable gift that can be enjoyed and shared.

If you want to preserve your gingerbread house as a decoration rather than eat it, you can seal it with a clear protective coating. Once sealed, the gingerbread house is no longer edible and should be used for display only.

First, allow the gingerbread house and icing to dry completely. Then apply several light coats of a clear acrylic spray or other craft-safe clear sealant, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next. Be sure to coat the roof, walls, decorations, and any exposed gingerbread.

For the best results, keep the preserved gingerbread house in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. A covered display case or container can also help protect it from dust, moisture, and pests.

Important: Clearly label the house “For Display Only Do Not Eat” after applying any sealant.

For questions about gingerbread houses, custom orders, personalization, shipping, gifts, or special projects, contact The Gingerbread Factory directly.

Phone: 509-548-6592 ex.2
Email:manager@gingerbreadfactory.com

You can also shop online at gingerbreadfactory.store.