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The Bellagio Conservatory fall 2025 arrangement was titled "Autumn Majesty: A Glamorous Harvest." I was so busy blogging about Italy last fall that I didn't have a chance to publish this post in 2025, so I'll catch up in 2026.
Entrance to the Conservatory is often along a central walkway, but for this exhibit, a water feature is located in the center of the east bed, and the entrance is on either side of a small pond. Along the edges of the pond are large cattails and other fall foliage. A placard states that natural cattails "are a key wetland species that help to filter water, prevent erosion and provide habitat for birds, insects and aquatic creatures."
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A variety of flowers surrounds a large 23-foot-tall "Pumpkin Palace" located in the center of the east bed, while a swarm of dragonflies with Tiffany-inspired stained glass wings circles overhead.
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In the northern bed is a mushroom forest inhabited by the Bellagio royal frog family that is led by "Queen Lilybrook." A variety of flowers carpets the forest floor.
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A giant mushroom with stained glass windows, a scrolled archway, and a working chimney is Queen Lilybrook's home. A placard stated that the Bellagio "B" located on the side of a giant mushroom is "an intricate, hand-crafted metal framework deftly fashioned after an armillary sphere. The ancient tool, which was used for astronomical observations and education, is frequently depicted in sculptures and paintings to represent knowledge and exploration."
Over 31,000 Fresh-cut carnations were used to create the mushroom topiaries.
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In the west bed, a treehouse sits atop a towering 37-foot-tall tree, surrounded by autumn leaves and a waterfall. Over 700,000 autumn-colored leaves were used in the fall arrangement. A wise old owl sits on a tree branch and occasionally winks at visitors who pass by the exhibit.
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Next to the tree is a moss-covered forest colossus that was inspired by Bacchus, the Roman god of wine and revelry. Hundreds of pumpkins and gourds of all sizes are scattered around the west bed as a symbol of prosperity and gratitude. The largest pumpkin on display weighed 667 pounds.
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Also located in the west bed is The Garden Table, featuring an exclusive dining experience with brunch by Sadelle's and dinner by Michael Mina.
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The south bed features a forest of birch tree trunks with attached floral arrangements while dragonflies swarm overhead. A wise old owl watches visitors as they pass by the exhibit.
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In the center of the south bed is a large 16-foot-diameter pumpkin containing a parliament of literary-minded owls resting on piles of books. There are also some large mushrooms adjacent to the pumpkin.
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Before I leave, I always like to walk through the hotel lobby to admire Chihuly's glass ceiling.
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