Visit Bloedel Reserve during the Winter Solstice to explore the trails with your family on a guided tour as the sun sets. These evenings are designed for families and conversations along the trail. These are not silent walks. The walk will take about 1 hour, has stairs, and is a little over a mile in length.

Arrive early to enjoy a cozy fire pit and sip on a warm beverage before your walk. It’s also a great time for some last-minute holiday shopping in our Gift Shop. As the walk approaches the Residence, music by Pete Wyer will be heard playing into the night air. Please read the Know Before You Go information below before booking.

Don’t forget to pick up your Solstice keepsake at the end of your walk!

WHEN
Saturday, December 13
Doors open at 4:00 PM; walk begins at 5 PM from the Arrival Garden.

WHERE
Meet at the Arrival Garden

COST
Adult Members: $25
Adult Non-Members: $30
Child (6 – 16): $5 for Members, $10 for Non-Members
Child (5 & under): Free
Price includes lantern use.

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Know Before You Go:

• Meet at the Gatehouse Arrival Garden Plaza.
• Lanterns are provided for your walk.
• Please stay with your group and stick to the trails.
• Family Walks are roughly 1.15 miles and last approximately 1 hour. This walk will contain stairs.
• Restrooms are available at the Gatehouse prior and following the walk; the Residence will be closed.
• Music: Street Motet by internationally acclaimed composer, Pete Wyer, written while he was on site here in 2023, as a Creative Resident. Credits: Conductor James John, Queens College Vocal Ensemble, Music by Pete M. Wyer. Learn more about Pete Wyer’s music here.

Non-Refundable Tickets
Should severe weather occur an alternate date may be made available at the Reserve’s discretion. Tickets are considered donations and are non-refundable.

For more information, please contact Guest Services at gatehouse@bloedelreserve.org or call 206-842-7631 ext. 10.

Visiting Bloedel Reserve is an outdoor experience. Please dress for the weather. Bloedel Reserve is open rain or shine. In the event of closure due to inclement weather, ticket holders will be contacted on the day of the event via email and the website will reflect the most up-to-date cancellation information.