Visitors and hotel guests are invited to embark on a journey through a mythical forest as Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens unveils its new enchanting fall display, “The Garden of Time,” open now through November 9, 2024. Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is complimentary and open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Drop by the Bellagio in Las Vegas for an enchanted tour
Imagined by designer Ed Libby and the talented Bellagio Horticulture team, the captivating display transports visitors through a portal into a fairytale-like realm of colorful fall flora and fauna, woodland creatures and fanciful sensory elements that together create a scene of pure magic.
Each meticulously designed bed enhances the themes of timelessness, transformation and wonder, enriched by delightful melodies and the aroma of spiced apple cider.
“This display celebrates the changing of seasons with a breathtaking landscape that intertwines vibrant autumn hues with intricate, time-inspired designs”, said Libby. “We welcome guests to experience this artistic celebration of the beauty of nature in the fall and the inevitable passage of time”.
The Displays
West Bed
The West Bed represents the heart of the forest, where time seems to stand still. On the left of the bed, a charming fairy treehouse is surrounded by twin waterfalls gracefully cascading into a tranquil pond below, while a detailed clock rests on the tree’s trunk.
At the center of the scene, a wooden bridge leads to a rustic cottage draped with a crown of moss, which serves as the location of the exclusive Bellagio dining experience, The Garden Table. Dragonflies and fairies glide through the air as warm-hued botanicals and white pumpkins blanket the ground. Standing watch nearby is a majestic stag, intricately sculpted from driftwood.
North Bed
The North Bed transports guests into the heart of the Garden of Time, where vivid LED screens display abstract elements that draw them deeper into the enchanting landscape. A tranquil pond lies below two towering 27-foot-tall trees dressed in vibrant fall shades, offering protection to the garden’s creatures.
A botanical pathway winds through the scene, guiding fairies into the autumnal forest. To the right of the bed, a striking driftwood sculpture of an elk surveys its surroundings, while fairies and dragonflies hover gracefully above.
East Bed
Illuminated by the golden glow of oversized lanterns, a pathway of gleaming turquoise stones guides guests through the East Bed toward the bounty of the fall forest. Deeper into the bed, an 18-foot-tall arbor emerges, serving as a gateway into a realm of natural beauty and wonder.
Suspended from this intricately adorned masterpiece is a mystical timepiece, a reminder of the timeless luxury and elegance that endure through the changing seasons. Above, a four-foot-tall woodland owl, a symbol of wisdom and mystery, proudly perches atop the archway.
South Bed
The enthralling 36-foot-tall Tree of Time commands the South Bed as the hands of its magical clock symbolize the natural progression of life. Tucked within the green moss and ivy, an antique cottage sits before a glistening pond, awaiting the celestial woodland fairies flitting gracefully among the dragonflies overhead. S
Surrounding the bed is a symphony of vibrant flowers, botanicals and white pumpkins, positioned to evoke a sense of magic and mystery. Guests will encounter other creatures throughout the bed, such as deer and rabbit statues, artfully created with petrified wood.
Book the Garden Table for a fairy tale brunch or dinner
The Garden Table
Visitors can embark on a culinary journey inside an enchanting fairy tree house this fall at The Garden Table. Nestled within a magical forest and surrounded by tranquil waterfalls and fall botanicals, guests will dine in a world where nature and fantasy converge with an intimate brunch experience from Sadelle’s or dinner from MICHAEL MINA Bellagio:
Sadelle’s Brunch
- Menu highlights include a House-cured Salmon Tower with caviar and bagels; Steak & Eggs; French Toast with berries; and Salmon Benedict, among other specialties, along with dessert and select beverages. To view the entire menu, click here.
- Available seven days a week; reservations available at 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. only
- Accommodates up to six guests; reservation time is limited to 1.5 hours
- $125/pp prix fixe menu and $195/pp with bottomless mimosas, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
MICHAEL MINA Dinner
- Menu highlights include Beet Rose Hamachi Crudo with carrot, ginger and sesame; Jack-B-Little-Pumpkin with honey-nut squash and apple velouté, jamon Iberico, and porcini mushroom; Maine Halibut with parsley root, champagne sauce and smoked trout roe; and Filet Mignon with wild mushrooms, Jimmy Nardello romesco and hazelnuts among other specialties, along with dessert and select beverages. To view the entire menu, click here.
- Available Wednesday through Sunday; reservations available at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. only
- Accommodates up to six guests; reservation time is limited to 2.5 hours
- $195/pp prix fixe menu with wine pairings available for an additional $115/pp, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
- Reservations are required for The Garden Table and can be made online or by calling 702-693-7317.
The Bellagio Resort & Casino is one of Las Vegas’ most iconic hotels (Image by Michelle Raponi from Pixabay)
Sustainability at the Conservatory
Water used in Bellagio’s Conservatory and Botanical Gardens comes from on-site underground wells that use rain and recycled water from the resort, avoiding the use of municipal potable water. The water in the Conservatory is also recycled throughout the exhibit and reused at the resort. Bellagio’s water conservation efforts are part of MGM Resort International’s overall sustainability commitment.
After each display, plants and botanical material without remaining viable life are separated for collection by a local composting facility. The organic waste is made into compost products to help improve the environment. This method of recycling keeps thousands of pounds of waste out of local landfills and turns it into something that improves the region’s soil, air and water quality.
To learn more, please visit Bellagio’s website.
“The Garden of Time” 2024 Fall Display by the Numbers
- 675,000: Autumn-colored leaves throughout the display
- 2,600 pounds: Weight of individual pieces of manzanita wood used to craft the petrified wood creatures
- 749 pounds: Weight of the largest ghost pumpkin on display
- 475: White and green pumpkins inside the display
- 200: Natural crystals adorning the woodland fairies
- 8: Dragonflies gliding through the air above the garden
- 7: Clock faces throughout the display
- 2: Playful rabbits sculpted from petrified driftwood
- 1: Fairy treehouse standing 37 feet tall with a double waterfall
About Bellagio Resort & Casino
Inspired by the beautiful villages of Europe, Bellagio Resort & Casino overlooks a Mediterranean-blue, 8 ½-acre lake in which fountains perform a magnificent aquatic ballet. Award-winning dining, a world-class art gallery, the exquisite Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, the stunning performance of “O” by Cirque du Soleil, a sumptuous spa and salon and exclusive luxury shopping all work together to compose the symphony that is Bellagio. Bellagio is owned by MGM Resorts International.
For more information and reservations, visit bellagio.com
Photos from Trevor Oshana/ MGM Resorts International, except where noted.
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