An All-Ages Outdoor Holiday Experience!
Saturday, December 5, 2020 – Sunday, January 3, 2021

Bundle up and celebrate the winter holiday season with a visit to Bloedel Reserve.

FREE with admission to Bloedel Reserve. Timed Tickets and masks required for entry.

WITW 2020 Child and snowman

Take a Walk in the Woods

How many fanciful snow people and deer can you spot on the trail? These wooden creatures have all been handcrafted and decorated by the Bloedel crew. They are made from fallen trees and other materials found on the grounds. If you’re especially lucky, you might see some live deer along the way as well. Pick up a way-finding map at the start of the trail when you arrive. Or you can download a map before you arrive.

Make a Wish for New Year

When you get to the Residence lawn, you’ll see three trees. The center one is our Community Wishing Tree, which is waiting there for you to decorate with your wishes and hopes for the New Year. You’ll find wooden ornaments and pencils (individually wrapped for your health and safety) in the mailboxes near the trees.

Give the Gift of Food

This year, we’re proud to be partnering with YWCA Kitsap County to hold a canned food drive to help families all around our community who are in need this holiday season. Please bring something to contribute. You’ll find the collection bin by the Gatehouse near the beginning of the trail.

A Winter in the Woods Gallery

  • SIrving WITW 2020 Snowman under construction
  • BCBarnes WITW 2020 Sina with snowman
  • BCBarnes WITW 2020 Stringing lights
  • BCBarnes WITW 2020 Snow family
  • 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 5, 2020 through Sunday, January 3, 2021.
  • Bloedel Reserve is open Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 AM to 4 PM, and 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. No walk-ups.

Booking Your Tickets 

  • Book your tickets here. Limit 5 tickets per group.
  • Book carefully. No refunds or reschedules.
  • Masks are required for entry.
  • Details about tickets including ticket restrictions can be found here.

Weather Advisory

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

Our Thanks!

Winter in the Woods is made possible with support from:

Community Partners

Bainbridge Island Rotary

&

Event Sponsors
Fairbank Construction Company
First Federal

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