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Miniature Fairy Gardens

The Woodland Faerie Trail is in Austin's Zilker Botanical Garden

— July 17, 2017 — Life-Stages
The Woodland Faerie Trail, a hidden enclave in the Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, Texas, offers kids a glimpse at a magical, fantastical world. The annual event, which runs throughout the summer, takes kids on a tour of a miniature town decorated with the homes and gardens of mythical fairies and gnomes.

The tiny abodes on the Woodland Faerie Trail are designed and built by local Austin gardeners, architects, and artisans, so they're more than just amateur dioramas. Rather, kids will be inspired and awestruck by the detail on the minuscule residences, which include things like swings and ponds along with the houses and gardens.

When on the trail, kids dress as fairies (so as to keep their hosts comfortable,) and docents take them on educational tours that cover some of the flowers in the Zilker Botanical Garden as well as the folktale homes.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature Gardening - There is an opportunity for creating miniature gardens in different industries such as landscape, architecture, or interior design.
2. Fantasy Based Experiences - The trend of immersive, fantastical experiences organized by parks or other organizations carries potential for innovation in activities, educational tours, and merchandise.
3. Community-engaged Events - There is potential exploration for community events as seen with the Woodland Faerie Trail in different cities with potential emphasis on local artists and craftsmen.
Industry Implications
1. Landscape Design - Possibility of creating miniature and fantasy gardens as an interactive feature for clients through landscape design services.
2. Theme Parks and Amusement Parks - Innovation opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences through theming and merchandising.
3. Event Planning - Event planners could organize and host community art festivals that showcase the works and crafts of local artists and participants.
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