Fairy Hollow
August 29 – October 25
Discover a miniature world where magic blooms around every corner. The fairies return to The Ramble in a one-of-a-kind exhibit featuring more than 20 intricately designed fairy houses expertly crafted by artists from New England and beyond. From cozy mushroom cottages to enchanting seashell palaces, this collection of creative abodes will delight visitors of all ages. Magic awaits in Fairy Hollow. All you need is your imagination—and a little bit of fairy dust.
Experience Fairy Hollow daily from August 29 to October 25. Enjoy featured events or take part in special programs for youth or adults. This exhibit is included with general admission.
Check back for our Fairy Magic Scavenger Hunt and our Fairy House Checklist to bring with you and help you explore. Paper copies will not be available at the Garden.
PAST IMAGES OF THE EXHIBITION
Fairy Hollow Artists
Check back soon for more information about the talented artists who helped Fairy Hollow come to life!
Special Events
Fairies Aglow
Select Fridays & Saturdays, September 19 through October 23, 6–8:30 PM
On select evenings this fall, discover a magical world filled with fairies and folklore as The Ramble is transformed with dazzling light displays, illuminated fairy houses, and enchanting activities. Click here for more details.
Weekend of Wonder
Saturday, October 10 to Monday, October 12, 10 AM–4 PM
Join us for a weekend full of magic as our fairy friends transform the Garden into a realm filled with imagination, wonder, and enchantment featuring, a fairyland artisan vendor market, magical crafts, workshops, and entertainment for all ages. Stay tuned for more details.
Faerie Masquerade Ball (18+)
Saturday, October 24, 7–10 PM
Step into the realm of the fae and lose yourself in an evening of music, magic, and mystique. Wander illuminated garden paths, dance under a canopy of stars, and revel in a court of botanical wonder. Stay tuned for more details.
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Stay tuned for registrations.
Garden Fairy Party | Ages 3-12
Sunday, September 6, 10:30–11:30 AM
Fairy Houses & Gnome Homes | Ages 5-12
Sunday, September 13, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Saturday, October 10, 2:30–4 PM
Magical Mini Gardens | Ages 5-12
Sunday, September 20, 2–3 PM
Fairy Magic Hike | Ages 3-8
Saturday, September 26, 11 AM–12 PM
Monday, October 12, 10:30–11:30 AM
Pixie Potions | Ages 7-10
Sunday, October 4, 2:30–4PM
Acorn Fairies | Ages 7-12
Sunday, October 11, 10:30 AM–12 PM
Stay tuned for registrations.
Enchanted Botanical Besom | SAM PARADIS, Sam’s Stems
Saturday, September 12, 1–3 PM
Botanical Mixology: Enchanted Elixirs | PEPPERS ARTFUL EVENTS
Thursday, September 24, 6–8 PM
The Magic of Cacao | VIVIANE GONTIJO, Vivilicious Chocolates
Thursday, October 1, 6–8:30 PM
The Magic of Mushrooms in Watercolor | VICTORIA CHAPMAN
Saturday, October 10, 10 AM–1 PM
Pumpkin Fairy House Workshop | SAM PARADIS, Sam’s Stems
Sunday, October 11, 2–4 PM
FAQs
Fairy houses can lose their magic when handled by humans! Please respect our fairy friends and leave their homes as you find them.
The fairies can be visited during the Garden’s regular daytime hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., beginning August 29 and ending October 25. This exhibit is included with general admission.
Visit on select Friday and Saturday evenings for Fairies Aglow for a chance to see the houses in a whole new light. Fairies Aglow evenings are not included with general admission. Tickets must be reserved in advance.
All fairy houses are displayed throughout the gardens of the Ramble.
Anyone can make a fairy house! All it takes is a little imagination. When searching for materials, remember to respect nature and leave no trace. Do not pick or otherwise harm or disturb anything that is growing, be sure to stay on marked paths, and use only found and fallen items. Sign up for one of our youth or adult classes and create with us.
There are many ways to enjoy the Fairy Hollow exhibition. The exhibit is included with general admission. You can visit any time during our general admission hours to see the fairy houses. The Garden is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last admission of 4:30 p.m.
You can also experience Fairy Hollow in a different way by attending one of our special events. Enjoy the fairy houses illuminated at night at either Fairies Aglow, our family-friendly series, or the Faerie Masquerade Ball, an evening of music and dancing exclusively for guests ages 18 and older.
Visit during Weekend of Wonder and enjoy the fairy houses during the day, as well as additional entertainment, artisan vendors, and drop-in workshops. Weekend of Wonder is included with general admission, but some activities may have an additional fee. Stay tuned for more information on Faerie Masquerade Ball and Weekend of Wonder.
Each fairy house was designed and crafted by talented artists, both locally and beyond. Some fairy houses were made right here at the Garden by staff members!
The fairy houses are crafted from both natural and nature-inspired elements. Blending natural beauty with a dash of engineered durability, weather-defying materials ensure these tiny homes remain completely waterproof and structurally sound throughout the entire exhibit!
No, the fairy houses are not for sale.