These gorgeous gardens are on display for ‘A Season of Love.’
The Bellagio has yet again transformed its breathtaking 14,000-square-foot botanical garden into a horticultural ode to the season, this time in celebration of the Lunar New Year (Friday, February 12). The new display is called ‘A Season of Love’ and is designed to honor the Year of the Ox. It’s a beautiful and elaborate display that takes inspiration from Asian art and architecture, with many elements representing prosperity, strength and tenacity in the new year.
“This beautiful Lunar New Year display is specially designed to honor the Year of the Ox, focus on love and evoke inspiration in the new year,” said designer Ed Libby in a press release. “This year, perhaps more than ever, we can all use an added dose of inspiration and love.”
The four scenes, organized by cardinal directions, are each filled with meaningful floral sculptures that instill a sense of peace and harmony. Every detail was carefully thought out, including elements like Chinese Foo Dog water fountains in the the South Bed to drive away negative energy, giant jade medallions hovering above for prosperity, good luck and success, as well as massive gold cherry blossom branches hovering above the East Bed for durability and rebirth.
The focal point of Bellagio’s Lunar New Year display lies in the West Bed. A statuesque Jade Pavilion commands visitors’ attention, accompanied by a massive moon displaying the Ox symbol, willow and Bonsai trees, metallic cattail plants, and whimsical copper Bonsai tree rain fountains. There are even a couple of magpie birds flying above, giving visitors something beautiful to look at in every corner of the space.
Location: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Boulevard
[Featured images courtesy of Bellagio Las Vegas]