- December 12, 2016
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Andrea Cortez volunteered collecting toy donations.
Attendees enjoyed live holiday music throughout the gardens.
Mike and Vikki Bartholomae showed off their Wild Birds Unlimited nature shop.
Winter Garden resident Yessica Matabuena sold her Yess and Claire bags and accessories.
Paola De Souza drew residents to her table with her unique succulent plants.
Bert Seale and Nancy Johnson waited for lunch from the Backhaus German Bakery & Deli food truck.
Laura Bennett-Kimble attracted attendees with her nature photo jewelry.
David and Mary Bloodgod stood with their pottery booth.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus were available for photo opportunities.
Lincoln Rush took a stroll through the holiday fairy garden.
Juliet Vasquez and Natalie Wurz volunteered selling holiday treats such as drinks, pastries and ice cream.
Anne Scharer educated locals with her Windermere business Tranquiliti Wellness Center.
Horizon High School student Maria Prato volunteered with the auction.
Elizabeth and Adelaide Stolz attended the event together.
The Avian Reconditioning Center educated attendees on a variety of birds.
David Chomamics educated locals on the gardens, its inhabitants and visitors.
Telka Difate walked through Nehrling Gardens in her holiday attire.
Karen Weber and Melissa Killian attended the festival together.
Theresa Schretzmann-Myers led visitors in an educational presentation on the gardens.
Nehrling Gardens welcomed locals to its annual Holiday Amaryllis Festival on Saturday, Dec. 10.
The free family event is known for its sale of spectacular and rare hybrid amaryllis bulbs, as well as blooming amaryllis to purchase for the holidays.
The festival also featured a holiday plant sale, pop-up market, crafts for kids, holiday treats, photo opportunities, a visit from Santa and live music.
Community sponsors included Healthy West Orange, Orlando Health and Orange Observer.
