An All-Ages Outdoor Holiday Experience!
Saturday, December 4, 2021 – Sunday, January 9, 2022

Thank you for another amazing year of Winter in the Woods. The photo sweepstakes winner will be announced soon!

WITW 2020 Child and snowman

Take a Walk in the Woods

How many fanciful snowpeople and critters can you spot on the trail? These wooden creatures, all handcrafted and decorated by Bloedel staff, are made from fallen trees and other materials found on the grounds. Pick up a map at the start of the trail when you arrive. Or download the map here.

Make a Wish for the New Year

When you arrive at the Residence lawn, you’ll find our Community Wishing Tree, which is waiting for you to decorate it with your wishes and hopes for the New Year. You’ll find wooden ornaments and pencils in the mailboxes in front of the Wishing Tree.

Give the Gift of Warm Winter Clothing

This year, we’re proud to be partnering with Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center to hold a winter clothing drive, helping families new to our community stay warm this holiday season. Please bring a new or gently used winter clothing item to contribute. You’ll find the collection bin near the entrance.

New this Year!

Participate in our first-ever photo sweepstakes for a chance to win a 1-year membership at Bloedel Reserve. The winning photo will be featured on our Instagram page. Join in the fun by following the steps below.
 
How to Enter:
1) You must be following @bloedelreserve and @thegatehouseshop on Instagram.
 
2) Share your favorite photograph from your walk through the woods in our winter wonderland!
 
3) Use the hashtag #WinteratBloedel in your caption to automatically be entered. The winning photo will be announced in January.
 

A Winter in the Woods Gallery

  • BCBarnes WITW 2020 Snow family
  • BCBarnes WITW 2020 Sina with snowman
  • BCBarnes WITW 2020 Stringing lights
  • BCBarnes WITW 2020 Gunda hanging lights
  • BCBarnes WITW 2020 Decorated tree by Gatehouse
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Residence late afternoon
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Moss Garden with mushrooms
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Snow person with mushrooms
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Massive mushroom
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Snowman at Reflection Pond
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Carolers with decorated tree
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Snow person pointing
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Snow blower
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Deer trio
  • GDouma WITW 2020 New dragons
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Field of deer
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Snow mowers
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Family, friends, travel
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Luminaria-lined trail
  • GDouma WITW 2020 American Airlines to hire me
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Directional snow person
  • GDouma WITW 2020 New bow and arrow
  • GDouma WITW 2020 More to See sign
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Luminaria trail with snow people
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Deer in the woods
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Truth, justice, family
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Japanese Guest House
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Snow Raker Bob
  • GDouma WITW 2020 Peace for all

Fast Facts

Dates & Times

  • Winter in the Woods runs Saturday, December 4, 2021 through Sunday, January 9, 2022.
  • Bloedel Reserve is open Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 AM to 4 PM, and is closed Mondays.
  • The Reserve is also closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Admission Prices

  • Winter in the Woods is FREE with admission to the Reserve.
  • Admission prices can be found here.

Admission to Bloedel Reserve is by timed ticket only. While visiting the Reserve can usually be arranged the day-of, tickets still need to be purchased online.

Booking Your Tickets 

  • Book your tickets here.
  • Book carefully. No refunds or reschedules.
  • Masks are required for entrance into public buildings.
  • Details about tickets including ticket restrictions can be found here.

Weather Advisory

Visiting Bloedel Reserve is an outdoor experience, and we are open rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

Winter in the Woods 2021 is made possible with support from our Community Partner

Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center

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