All faerie plots have been filled!
To be added to the waitlist, please email info@zbgconservancy.org with the main contact’s email and phone number. If any spots open up due to cancellations, we will contact people on the waitlist in the order requests are received. Please respond within 48 hours to claim your spot, or we will offer it to the next person.
The Woodland Faerie Trail is making its grand return to Zilker Botanical Garden with 100 faerie homes on display this year!
✨ Important Reminder for Faerie Architects: Before you let your imagination take flight, please review the Faerie Home Guidelines to ensure your creation is safe, sustainable, and ready to weather the summer sun.
Join us for the grand celebration of the Woodland Faerie Trail on May 10th and step into a world of wonder! Wear your wings and enjoy a magical morning filled with sweet treats, whimsical entertainment, and of course… faeries!
Grand Opening Celebration!
Mark your calendars! The Woodland Faerie Trail officially opens to the public on:
📅 May 10th with a Grand Celebration from 10 AM – 2 PM
🌞 The trail will remain open for exploration and wonder through July 12th.
🏆Faerie Home Contest
Trail visitors can vote for their favorite homes! 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!
2024 Community Competition Winners
About the Woodland Faerie Trail
Each summer, the Woodland Faeries return to Zilker Botanical Garden to vacation in Austin, TX. Families, school groups, and individuals within the community build tiny homes in preparation for the arrival of these fae folk. Each home is built with natural materials that will withstand the summer heat and be on display off the Oak Grove, along the winding Woodland Faerie Trail throughout the season. We ask that visitors do not disturb these homes in order to provide a safe and respectful atmosphere for the faeries.
Past Woodland Faerie Trail Homes
