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Bellagio Conservatory Details
- Hours of operation: Open daily, 24 hours.
- Cost: Free.
- Payment options: Not applicable.
- Reservations: Not applicable.
- Location: Located inside the Bellagio hotel-casino at the intersection of Flamingo Road and the Las Vegas Strip.
- Age/Height/Weight restrictions: You must be 18 years of age or a registered hotel guest to enter Bellagio.
Bellagio Conservatory Review
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Autumn arrival This season, enjoy all of the fall festivities at the Bellagio Conservatory. Celebrating the spirit of autumn, the elaborate garden features the sights and colors of the season. Accented with gold, scarlet and amber hues, the garden displays a towering 35-foot-tall cider mill powered by a gentle stream. Just steps away, a 10-foot-tall Ent, a mythical tree made of recycled paper and wood, sits atop a bed of gigantic pumpkins. The Ent welcomes visitors with a sweet smile, gentle eyes and wild botanical "hair." Nearby, a bubbling brook leads the eye to a covered wooden bridge surrounded by ornaments, trees and vividly-colored fall flowers. An oversized 13-foot-tall scarecrow completes the fall display. The Conservatory's autumn theme is on display through Nov. 28, 2009. |
With Executive Director of Horticulture Audra Danzak at the helm, the Bellagio has crafted its very own masterpiece in its conservatory.
Beneath a 55-foot-tall glass ceiling, elaborate floral arrangements fill the bright, airy atrium with eye-catching color and rich fragrance. The epitome of beauty and elegance, the botanical gardens encompass approximately 14,000 square feet and provide an endless array of photo opportunities.
Every two weeks, each flower in the room is replaced by an expert crew of horticulturalists. A staff of 129 design and maintain the botanical garden; 24 people are in and out of the exhibit daily to feed, water and replace any plants where necessary. Flowers for the Bellagio Conservatory are imported from all across North America and temporarily kept in an on-site greenhouse which serves as a staging area.
The Bellagio Conservatory changes along with the seasons five times a year - Chinese New Year, Spring Celebration, Summer Garden Party, Harvest Show and Holiday Show. All themes are unique and built from the ground up. In fact, only three of the trees in the conservatory are permanent fixtures, every thing else is completely replaced as the exhibits rotate.
Unique features of the immense garden are winding pathways affording guests a closer view of the abundant foliage and numerous water features. In addition, a portion of the dining area at Cafe Bellagio faces the garden, providing exquisite scenery.
The conservatory is conveniently located next to the parking garage, restrooms and lobby. To further enhance your visit, be sure to pick up a brochure detailing the display at either the front desk or concierge. Brochures are available two weeks after each exhibit's debut.
And while you're in the area, check out the stunning "Fioro di Como," a glass sculpture by artist Dale Chihuly, commissioned exclusively for Bellagio. The colorful sculpture is located above the front desk lobby and features more than 2,000 individually blown glass pieces.
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Holiday celebration
From Dec. 6, 2009 - Jan. 2, 2010, the Bellagio Conservatory welcomes winter with a spectacular holiday display.
This year's showcase features a polar bear family made from white carnations. Comprised of 34,000 white carnations, the bears' "fur" is kept fresh by a specially designed water drip system. Just steps away, six pecan-encrusted "flying" reindeer soar over a giant holiday card made of thousands of blooming flowers. Another fun animal addition is the 7-foot-tall rocking horse, placed right in the center of a working train display.
The Conservatory would not be complete without its towering, 42-foot Shasta Fir. Dressed with thousands of twinkling lights, the breathtaking Christmas tree makes the perfect holiday centerpiece. The "floating" gigantic ornaments surrounding the tree and the 15-foot-tall toy soldiers standing in front make for the perfect finishing touch.
