If you ever find yourself near Seattle there is one place you have to visit - The Chihuly Gardens and Glass at the base of the Space Needle. It is spectacular. It opened in 2012 and showcases the work of famed Northwestern glass artist Dale Chihuly. It has to be seen to be totally experienced. This was my second visit and I have to say being there in the spring with the all the flowers blooming was glorious! I've been a fan of Chihuly for years and have seen his exhibits in Columbus, Cleveland, Nashville and even a installation at Kenyon College. But, this place is different - it is Chihuly indulgence! A glass, color and beauty binge!
Inside the exhibit is filled with vibrant colored glass and unique displays of a variety of his works. There is also a small movie theater that shows shorts of his life and projects that is really worth stopping to view.
There is the amazing Glasshouse filled with the one of the largest displays of suspended sculptures in the world. The Glasshouse is 40' tall and built with an amazing view of the Space Needle looking upward through the glass. It is breathtaking!
Then, there are the gardens. Simply beautiful. The juxtaposition of the glass and the superbly artful landscaping are amazing. Each glass display is nestled in an array of plants and flowers that integrates it as if it is part of the natural environment. It has an other worldly essence.
What an experience. The gardens transform with the changing light, the cloud cover and the time of day. It is especially amazing at sunset and dusk. A bargain at the $21 ticket price! We parked at Pikes Place Market and then rode the Monorail to the Space Needle. It's about a 1 /1/2 mile trip and is fun to ride and see the city from another view. Plus you get to see two great Seattle iconic areas with ease. I spent the day with my bother. We explored Pikes Place Market, then Seattle Center, lunch at the Space Needle (which was so much fun) then the Chuhily Gardens. It was a great day!
Beauty abounds!
Big LOVE,
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