December 2006
Longwood Gardens is an impressive sight all year long. However, during the Christmas season it transforms into something else entirely. Some of the fountains are turned off, but in their place are millions of Christmas lights. You definitely want to be there both before and after nightfall.
Lighted wisteria during the day. They look great after dark!
The lake is beginning to ice over already
The Italian Water Garden. The fountains are turned off for the winter, but it's no less impressive.
Gazebo on the lake
A holly tree makes it feel like Christmas
The fountains dance to Christmas music
The fountains dance to Christmas music
The main fountain garden trades water for lights for the holidays. You'll see it lit up later.
Main fountain Garden Christmas tree
The conservatory is amazing at Christmas
One of many Christmas trees in the conservatory
Poinsettias adorn the conservatory
Bird of Paradise
Poinsettias adorn the conservatory
Poinsettias adorn the conservatory. Notice the lemon tree in the center.
Grapefruits
Conservatory pool
Court of Bamboo Christmas tree
Winterberry Holly is one of my favorites
Lilies
Court of Palms Christmas tree
Sugar sculptures from some of the best pastry chefs in the country add a unique flair to the holiday season
Sugar sculptures from some of the best pastry chefs in the country add a unique flair to the holiday season
The conservatory is decked out for Christmas
Poinsettia tree
The white strands on this tree are actually paraffin dipped willow leaves
Living orchid wreath
I've never seen poinsettias lke this at any florist
The Christmas trains winds its way through the palm trees
Living poinsettia wreath
Hibiscus. I could've used this for the luau!
Hibiscus. I could've used this for the luau!
When the sun sets Longwood transforms into a lighted wonderland
When the sun sets Longwood transforms into a lighted wonderland
Winterberry Holly
When the sun sets Longwood transforms into a lighted wonderland
Lighted wisteria after dark
Holiday fountain show after dark
Holiday fountain show after dark
When the sun sets Longwood transforms into a lighted wonderland
Tree outside the DuPont mansion
The main fountain garden trades water for lights for the holidays.