Wednesday, December 23, 2009

The Gardenfest of Snow

Photo by Lisa Bainbridge

The Gardenfest of Lights continues at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, this year with a twist. The grounds have been carpeted with snow, transforming it into a magical wonderland. Tonight will feature a concert in the Children's Garden by Susan Greenbaum at no additional charge.
Photo by Trevor Wrayton

Photo by Trevor Wrayton

The Moongate by Don Williamson

Photo by Jay Paul

Anyone who purchases a new family membership ($85) will not only get free admission to the Garden all year for 2 adults (and up to 6 kids), but will also get 2 free tickets to GardenFest, a great last minute holiday gift. Gardenfest of Lights will continue daily through January 11th, but will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas day.
  • General Admission: $10 adults; $9 seniors age 55+; $6 children (ages 3 - 12); free for children under age 3. Garden Members: $5 adults; $4 child on membership (ages 3 - 18); FREE for Members on Member Nights. We have one remaining member night on Monday, January 11. Learn more. lewisginter.org/events/
  • Purchase GardenFest tickets 1) at admissions desks in the Visitors Center (daily 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. til Jan. 11; closed Dec. 24 & 25); 2) online; or 3) by calling 1-800-594-TIXX. Membership information required for member pricing. Tickets ordered online and by phone incur nominal service charge with pick up at "Will Call" in the Visitors Center.




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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I truly adore the Gardenfest of Lights at the botanical garden. It is so enchanting and it's always on the top of my holiday to do list here in Richmond. I however did not get a chance to go this year, but the pictures were great. Thanks for sharing!

Paul Hammond said...

You still have a chance. The Gardenfest continues till Jan 11th.