The Night of a Thousand Candles
at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet SC!
Within the low country of South Carolina you will find a quaint little town
known for its history, natural beauty and seafood. It’s a nature lover’s
paradise with an amazing Marshwalk that sits along a natural saltwater
estuary and features some of the finest dining, shops and live
entertainment in the area! It’s a place whispered about by
antique collectors, and revered by art lovers and horticulturists and
this is where Brookgreen Gardens comes in.
Come along with us as we explore . . .
Upon entering the park we were amazed with all the sculptures
and discovered that Brookgreen Gardens contains the largest and
most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country.
Each December the Gardens come to life with the spirit of the holidays
showcasing over 2,700 hand lit candles and millions of twinkling lights.
The night was perfect for taking our time and exploring.
Our girls were with us!
Beauty, art and history!
Brookgreen Gardens, 9,127 acres, was developed on the property
of four former rice plantations, taking its name from the former
Brookgreen Plantation, which dates to the antebellum period.
A Night full of Reflections
It was truly a magical night!
Should you ever find yourself in the area of Murrells Inlet SC, we
hope you will stop by and explore Brookgreen Gardens.
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Cheers!
Thank you again for reading!
Chris and Gina
More Info or you . . .
Please take a moment to read A Brief History of The Gardens here. and more about Brookgreen Gardens here.
It has a Botanical Garden that offers the following: Live Oak Allée (comprised of 250-year-old Live Oak trees
planted in the early 1700s), The Brenda W. Rosen Carolina Terrace Garden with its spectacular array of
perennials, roses, shrubs, and mature trees, The Palmetto Garden, (Sabal palmetto is South Carolina’s state tree)
and The whimsical Fountain of the Muses Garden, displays the sculpture of the same name and takes
bold garden design to new heights, as well as a Butterfly Garden that offers many horticultural surprises and delights.
The Brookgreen American Sculpture collection contains over 2,000 works by 430 artists and
is spread throughout The Gardens and within indoor galleries presenting exhibits of smaller sculptures,
as well as paintings, etchings, and other artworks by internationally renowned artists.
The Lowcountry Zoo is an important element of the mission for Brookgreen Gardens with animals
that could not survive in the wild. It is one of five institutions accredited by
the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in South Carolina.
