Bellagio is back with a new display for fall, highlighting the season’s “warmth and retrospection.” The new display was revealed this week, having been designed by Ed Libby and brought to life by the property’s horticulture team.
The new display at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is called “Casting Tranquility.”
At the free attraction, which is open 24 hours per day, guests can find handmade woodland wildlife made from 8,300 pounds of manzanita and driftwood, a coastal New England-inspired cabin and towering heirloom pumpkins. The display is made up of a half-million autumn leaves, 37,800 flowers and 7,500 capiz shells.
In a media release, Libby said the season “has a beautiful way of inviting us to slow down.”
Here’s what you can find in each section, according to Bellagio:
— West Bed: Young fisherman Billy and his dog enjoy a quiet golden autumn afternoon at the water’s edge. A classic coastal New England-style cabin (inside the cabin, guests can find The Garden Table, a dining experience open for $135 per person for breakfast and brunch courtesy of Sadelle’s, or dinner from Michael Mina for $210) and crackling campfire are framed by leaves in rich tones of amber, copper and gold, with dragonflies gliding overhead. Nestled inside the cabin, The Garden Table offers brunch from Sadelle’s and dinner from Michael Mina, with views of Billy and the surrounding autumn display. Reservations are required.
— North Bed: A sculpted mama bear and her cub capture nature’s balance of fierce protection and tenderness, while a bass makes a playful leap from the pond. Cascading waterfalls symbolize renewal, while freshly cut heirloom pumpkins celebrate gratitude and the season’s harvest, with some weighing up to 1,000 pounds.
— East Bed: A playful frog, lily pads and lotus flowers create a tranquil pond scene. Dancing fountains and lush papyrus add movement and rhythm across the water.
— South Bed: Graceful herons and a buck embody a sense of quiet strength within the woodland surroundings. Cattails, amber wildflowers and a cascading stream evoke the serene beauty of the season.
Water used in the display comes from on-site underground wells that use rainwater and recycled water from the resort, which in turn is reused elsewhere on property. When the display is done, the flowers that have died will be composted.
The fall display will be open until Nov. 7.