Winter Solstice Walks
December 18-22, 2024

Embrace the Warmth of Winter during the Solstice this year!

December Offerings

Embrace the warmth of winter at Bloedel Reserve. Find companionship with yourself and others in the gardens this season. Visit our event calendar page for tickets to selected workshops, walks, and talks, including Solstice Walks.

Winter Solstice Walks

Silent Solstice Walks

Visit Bloedel Reserve during the Winter Solstice to immerse yourself in the quiet stillness of a garden at rest. Explore the trails in silence with a guided tour as the sun sets.

Wednesday, December 18

Thursday, December 19

Friday, December 20

Family Solstice Walks

Visit Bloedel Reserve with your family during the Winter Solstice to immerse yourself in the stillness of a garden at rest. Explore the trails with a guided tour as the sun sets.

Saturday, December 21

Sunday, December 22

Doors open at 4:30 PM; all walks will begin promptly at 5 PM from the Arrival Garden.

COST
Adult Members: $20
Adult Non-Members: $25
Child (6 – 16): $5
Child (5 & under): Free
Price includes lantern use.

Meet at the Gatehouse Arrival Garden Plaza. Lanterns are provided for your walk. Please stay with your group and stick to the trails. Walks are roughly 1 1/2 miles and last approximately 1 hour. Restrooms are available at the Gatehouse; the Residence will be closed.

Inclement weather alternate dates/times will be on the evenings of Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28. These will be first come first serve based on weather cancellations. Doors open at 4:30 PM; walks will begin promptly at 5 PM.

Solstice Walks are non-refundable. In the event of cancellations by Bloedel Reserve due to inclement weather you will be contacted with a link to reserve one of our alternate dates. 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. If you are unable to attend the alternate date, you will receive a tax receipt for the cost of your ticket as a donation to the Reserve.

Weather Information

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.