Nashville’s holiday tradition returns to Cheekwood Estate & Gardens with exciting new additions courtesy of a world-famous florist and a surprise marquee light installation.
Former Chief Floral Designer for the White House, Laura Dowling.
To celebrate the 10th annual Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood, former Chief Floral Designer for the White House, Laura Dowling, will create elaborate custom decorations inside the Historic Mansion that will delight guests and spread holiday cheer. Dowling will also debut her new book on Christmas decorating, Designing Christmas. Preview copies of the book will be sold exclusively at Cheekwood gift shops and at Dowling’s lectures and workshops while supplies last.
A special surprise will also greet visitors at this year’s show. A three-dimensional display in the center of the Bradford Robertson Color Garden will reach 28 feet into the sky. The installation represents a full circle moment for the AWC Family Foundation, which provided a lead gift in 2013 to help make the first Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood possible and is now funding a display featuring technology not available 10 years ago.
The festive scenery begins at the front gates with elegant and creative light displays guests are accustomed to seeing at Holiday LIGHTS. A one-mile walking path will be aglow with over one million twinkling lights and 120 decorated trees. Visitors can also enjoy s’mores stations, seasonal libations and a holiday marketplace.
“The 10th annual Holiday LIGHTS will be brighter than ever before,” said Cheekwood President and CEO Jane MacLeod, “In addition to a new brilliant installation in the garden amid more than one million lights, Laura Dowling’s beautiful creations will add an extra special element to this 10-year celebration and beloved tradition. We are excited to welcome guests to Cheekwood for this quintessential holiday experience.”
The 10th annual event happens nightly from 4:30 – 10 p.m., Nov. 22 – Jan. 5. Gardens-only tickets are $12-$19 for members, $20-$29 for nonmembers; Gardens & Mansion tickets are $15-$22 for members, $23-$32 for nonmembers. Late Night Lights Garden-only tickets are available for $20 every Monday – Thursday at 8:30 p.m. Find tickets here.
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