Dominion GardenFest of Lights 2012



DOMINION GARDENFEST OF LIGHTS 2012 PHOTOS

Conservatory at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

The Conservatory
The "jewel" of the Garden. Step inside this glass palace to see dazzling decorations, model trains and the grand holiday tree.

Photo: Trevor Wrayton

 

 

 

 

Moon Gate at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

East Meets West
This year's theme highlights plants and arts from Eastern cultures that are part of Western traditions. Look for "uplit" trees, shrubs and grasses and signage to learn more about Asian plants.

Photo: Trevor Wrayton

 



Dragon Tunnel of Lights

Mouth of the Dragon
This year's show features a walk-through tunnel of lights in the form of a dragon.

Photo: Trevor Wrayton

 

 

 

 

Glass orbs Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden


Half-a-million Lights

Colorful lights and fanciful forms throughout the Garden. Every year is different!

Photo: Jonah Holland

 

 

 

 

 

Children's Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

The Children's Garden
A maze of lights and oversized "veggie" forms ; whimsical and fun! Hot drinks and snacks also available for purchase in the Children's Garden.

Photo: Trevor Wrayton

 

 

 

 

Asian Valley at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Asian Valley
Walk along pathways glowing with lights.

Photo: Trevor Wrayton

 

 

 

 

 

 

Peacock at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
The Peacock
Always a favorite! Do you know where he is this year?

Photo: Trevor Wrayton


 

 

 

 

 

Tree House at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

The Tree House
In the Children's Garden; 13 feet above ground and offering gorgeous views.

Photo: Trevor Wrayton

 


 

 

 

Origami chandelier at Lewis Ginter Botanical GardenOrigami Crane Chandelier
A colorful origami chandelier suspended from the ceiling in the Conservatory West Wing is a highlight of this year's show. Also in this wing, vignettes tell the story of the Chinese children's folktale "The Empty Pot."

Photo: SJ Collins Photography

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Origami cranes at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Close-up of the Origami Crane Chandelier

Garden staff and volunteers hand-folded 2,780 origami cranes to create this colorful chandelier.

Photo by SJ Collins Photography

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Tree in the Conservatory

Holiday Tree in the Conservatory
Everyone's favorite photo opportunity, the Holiday Tree in the North Wing is festooned with glittering decorations. Look for ornaments in the shape of fans, kimonos and ginkgo leaves. Behind the Holiday Tree is a train display with a miniature pagoda, tea house and other structures made from botanicals.

Photo: SJ Collins Photography

 

 

 

 



Hand-crafted Miniature Asian Dwellings
Model trains in the Consevatory wind through Asian landscapes. Garden staff and volunteers constructed these structures from dried botanicals. The roof of the Tea House (left) was made with 2,500 pine cone scales!

 

 

 

 





There are many more delights to see; we will be adding photos as we are able!