Woodland Faerie Trail

Wednesday June 11

Other dates...

8:30 AM  –  2:30 PM

Waitlist Only

Thank you for your interest in building along the Woodland Faerie Trail!

At this time, we are working through our waitlist. If you have been invited to register, you are welcome to do so.

If you're hoping to join the magic, please email lauren@zbgconservancy.org with your name, email, and phone number, and we’ll let you know if any faerie-sized spots are open!

 

Registering for the Faerie Trail 

All homes must be broken down by Sunday, July 20. 

Register your group's main contact as the Architect—this email will receive all Faerie Trail communications. Registration covers all individuals involved in creating your faerie home. 

On the day of your installation, your group can enter the garden by providing one of the following: 

  • The name of the faerie home 

  • The main contact’s name 

  • The assigned plot number (which will be emailed to you) 

No additional admission or individual names will be required.
 

Important Dates & Times 

Before registering, please ensure you can commit to both installation and breakdown within the designated timeframes. 

📌 Installation: As discussed with Faerie Trail Team

  • Please email lauren@zbgconservancy.org if you need flexibility

📌 Event Dates 

  • Opening Day: Saturday, May 10, 2025 

  • Closing Celebration: Saturday, July 12, 2025 

📌 Reclamation/Breakdown: July 12th, July 14 – July 20 

  • All homes left as of July 21st will be claimed by the Fae.
 

🌿 Review the Faerie Trail Guidelines before committing to a build.
 

Faerie Home Contest  

The contest features three categories for our magical architects, with voting from May 10 – July 11. Winners will be announced at the Closing Celebration on July 12 and will receive a free faerie home plot for next year and a Zilker Botanical Garden Family Membership for one year!  

Categories:  

✨ Best Use of Natural Materials – For homes that harmoniously blend with nature  

✨ Most Whimsical Design – Celebrating creativity, magic, and playfulness  

✨ People’s Choice Award – Listen to your heart and vote for your favorite! 
 

Plot Maintenance & Reassignment 

🔨 To ensure the Woodland Faerie Trail remains vibrant and well-cared for, we ask that participants maintain their plots regularly. If a plot is left unattended and requires significant maintenance, it may be subject to reassignment. In such cases, previously donated plot fees are nonrefundable. 

  

For questions, contact info@zbgconservancy.org. 

$25.00