Winter Lights
While in Asheville, NC, my husband and I attended “Winter Lights” at the North Carolina Arboretum. It was spectacular!
Even from the parking lot, we were mesmerized by the beautiful light-wrapped trees. Tons of them.
And when I say these trees were wrapped, I mean they were REALLY wrapped!
Can you even imagine how many lights are on that one blue tree, above? I can’t.
The display took good advantage of the many trees, but there were also some very beautiful fake ones. These slowly changed colors, so I had to take about six pictures of them.
Trees were also used to show off other items. Like several beautiful chandeliers. They changed colors, as well. Very cool, right?
These more subtle colored cones were one of my favorite things. They were made with translucent plastic wrapped around a single bulb and “planted” in the ground. (I want them in my yard.)
Check out these 4 blue sculptures. As you might guess, they also changed colors.
Here’s a detail shot. Can you tell what they’re made of?
That’s right, bottles of water. A light in the center illuminates them.
I’ve only shown you a sampling of the many displays that made up this exhibit. If you’re in the area during winter I encourage you to check it out for yourself. (But bundle up, as this Floridian did.)
Ellen Lindner
I’ve been to the Arboretum in the summer but never during the Christmas season; how very beautiful and innovative! Thanks for the trip through the display, your pix are wonderful.
Glad you enjoyed them, Andrea. I’ve only been to the arboretum at night, so I definitely need to go there on a spring day!
Very cool exhibit! I’ve been there but it was during the day. A friend and I took a hike on one of the trails. They have a very nice bonsai collection too.
I’ve been there twice, but both times were at night. I’d definitely like to go back during the day (but maybe not in December.)
How beautiful! Thank you for sharing and yes I want the cone lights too!
Aren’t those cone lights cool?
Wow! Jo-Ann’s description didn’t even begin to describe the magnificence of this display. Thanks for sharing your pictures!
It was truly awesome:
Making a Christmas weekend soon to Asheville for a concert and to see the Biltmore Christmas decor…hope to fit in the light festival as well but your photos are great….the arboretum is one of my favorite places in that area.