Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical Garden, Merry and Bright, Bright Nights, Holiday Events, Holidays, Gift shop, Activities for Kids, Cafe, Drinks, Games, Visit Santa, Family Fun, Family Nights, Themed Nights, Poinsettias, Flowers, Plants, Holiday Lights, Events, Food Deanna Etherington Lauritzen Gardens, Botanical Garden, Merry and Bright, Bright Nights, Holiday Events, Holidays, Gift shop, Activities for Kids, Cafe, Drinks, Games, Visit Santa, Family Fun, Family Nights, Themed Nights, Poinsettias, Flowers, Plants, Holiday Lights, Events, Food Deanna Etherington

Eyes Will Sparkle at Lauritzen Gardens Bright Nights!

Last Friday evening I attended one of the Bright Nights events at Lauritzen Gardens. If you love any of the things on this list - beautiful lights and decor, toy trains, poinsettias, gorgeous flowers, festive food and drinks, holiday photo ops, outdoor games, visits with Santa, cheerful music, beautiful plants, or just celebrating the holidays this event is for you! My family and I are going closer to Christmas but I also wanted to go early in the event to take photos. It is GORGEOUS!

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Butchart Gardens, Sunken Garden, Victoria, British Columbia, Saanich Peninsula, Canada, Historic Site, Botanical Garden, Garden, Flowers, Flower, Plant, Tree, World Famous, Family Owned, Fountains, Concerts, Gelato, Pools, Ponds, Unique, Gorgeous, Bucket List, Trip, Travel, Blog, Beautiful, Well-maintained, Exquisite, Gardens, Birds, Insects, Butterflies, Bees, Pollinators, Restaurant, Attraction, Transportation, Tips, Advice, Information, Water, Food, Enchanting, Must See, Photography, Photos, Photographer, Kindness, Acts of Kindness, Story, Stories, Relaxing, Healing, Restful, Peaceful, Calm, Silence, Birdsong, Fresh air, Worthwhile, High Quality, Gift Shop, Art, Sculpture, Totem Poles, Benches, Shade, Solitude, Uplifting, Inspiring Deanna Etherington Butchart Gardens, Sunken Garden, Victoria, British Columbia, Saanich Peninsula, Canada, Historic Site, Botanical Garden, Garden, Flowers, Flower, Plant, Tree, World Famous, Family Owned, Fountains, Concerts, Gelato, Pools, Ponds, Unique, Gorgeous, Bucket List, Trip, Travel, Blog, Beautiful, Well-maintained, Exquisite, Gardens, Birds, Insects, Butterflies, Bees, Pollinators, Restaurant, Attraction, Transportation, Tips, Advice, Information, Water, Food, Enchanting, Must See, Photography, Photos, Photographer, Kindness, Acts of Kindness, Story, Stories, Relaxing, Healing, Restful, Peaceful, Calm, Silence, Birdsong, Fresh air, Worthwhile, High Quality, Gift Shop, Art, Sculpture, Totem Poles, Benches, Shade, Solitude, Uplifting, Inspiring Deanna Etherington

The Eye-Popping Sunken Garden at The Butchart Gardens!

In August 2024 I achieved a personal milestone (a.k.a. Bucket list) that I added to my to-do list in 2013 - more than 11 years ago. I spent one absolutely GLORIOUS full day at The Butchart Gardens near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. To me, this place is like heaven on earth. See why!

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Solo travel, Travel blog, Travel Writing, travel writer, Road Trips, Eclipse, Totality, Total Eclipse, Zone of Totality, Art, Art Museums, Artists, Attractions, National Memorials, Botanical Gardens Deanna Etherington Solo travel, Travel blog, Travel Writing, travel writer, Road Trips, Eclipse, Totality, Total Eclipse, Zone of Totality, Art, Art Museums, Artists, Attractions, National Memorials, Botanical Gardens Deanna Etherington

Road Trippin!’

I am writing this post from one of my favorite independent, cozy bookstores. I am thinking about all I did during my recent, two-week road trip. It was truly amazing and I’ll start sharing it with you today by giving you an overview.

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