Saturday, December 7, 2024

THE Gift to Give to the Ones You Love this Christmas - ENLIGHTEN!

For the past two days I've been writing about Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park's new opportunity for families to make incredible memories as they experience ENLIGHTEN. Today I will share with you how they describe the rest of the "journey" . . .

Continue on this journey and you will reach Ways to Say Goodbye: Reflect and unwind in a serene field of glowing LED grass as you take in Ariel Schlesinger's symbolic sculpture, offering a peaceful and emotional way forward.

You may think you have experienced art, light, and music in all the ways possible, but there is so much more - which you will discover at Field of Dreams: Mark di Suvero's magnificent Scarlatti is surrounded by a mesmerizing field of light in this emotionally stirring experience.

From here you go to the Dance of the Butterflies: Become part of the magic! Play along with butterfly instruments and interact with towering six-foot dandelions in this playful, light-filled adventure!

After you finish dancing with the butterflies, you get to dance even more as you experience Shadowplay: Dance into the night and see your shadow come to life! Strike a pose as your silhouette is cast onto walls, creating your own larger-than-life shadow art.

You are about to complete your journey through ENLIGHTEN as you prepare to be amazed by HYBYCOZO: Marvel at the giant geometric sculpture, inspired by snowflakes, global patterns, and designs. Its laser-cut shapes, combined with light and shadow, create a breathtaking exit experience.

At this point you may think your evening is over, but it is NOT! Along with giving the gift of the experience of ENLIGHTEN, you also are able to give the experience of Christmas & Holiday Traditions which is included in your tickets as you make your way through the Main Building! This exhibition—honoring cultures and holiday traditions from around the world—has grown to 46 unique displays depicting fact and folklore, past and present. University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions is a hallmark Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park exhibition. Dedicate time to appreciate the stunning presentations of winter plantings, the artistry of our adorned Christmas trees, intriguing cultural displays and the beloved Railway Garden. Indoors and out, our magnificent grounds sparkle with 350,000 lights.

When you complete all of ENLIGHTEN and Christmas & Holiday Traditions, don't forget the After Party: End the night with a warm drink in the James & Shirley Balk Cafe. What could be better!

My family and I are going to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park this evening to experience ENLIGHTEN and I will be so happy to share with you what we see and hear on Sunday and Monday. As I said yesterday, if you are looking for a gift to give the ones you love which is more than the typical sweater or toy or if you want an extra special gift for the ones you love, you will find giving the gift of the Experience of ENLIGHTEN is absolutely the gift you want to give. 

Do you see why if you want to give a Christmas gift which will stand out, one which will never be forgotten, one which is an experience to be treasured, then ENLIGHTEN is absolutely the gift you want to give to the ones you love? Like I wrote yesterday, it is an extravaganza of light, an opportunity for unexpected experiences, and a unique opportunity to build wonderful memories with the ones you love at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. 

If you know you absolutely want ENLIGHTEN to be part of your Christmas gift giving, you will find the details for getting your tickets at this link!

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