2023 Fairy House Winners

Congratulations to this Year’s Winners of our Fun Fairy House Competition!

Your beautiful houses have filled the Fairy Trails at The Botanic Garden and continue to spread magic for kids in our community and all that visit! Nearly 50 fun and creative fairy houses were made and placed on the trails for all to enjoy this season. A huge thank you to all of our fairy housemakers! Your creativity is inspiring.

– People’s Choice Award –

#6 - Field to Table Farm Market
By: Diane Doherty

– Little Sprites –

(Kids up to Age 8 and families)

#13 - Unexpected Surprise
By: Jane Sheffer, Krystal Peters, Maverick Peters, and Aiden Peters

#44 - Colantha and Friends
By: Ali Koglin, Keegan Koglin, Zayn Koglin, Mom Meagan McLain,
Grandma Kris McLain and Aunt Barb Solomonson

– Sprites –

(Age 9+ and families)

#2 - Cherry Fairy House
By: Nan Lewis, Ruby Roper, Elizabeth Hess, and Scarlett Hess

#35 - Fiber Fairies Flock and Farm
By: Ramona, Holly, and Casey Jurkowski

Honorable Mention

#42 - Wildflowers Fields Forever
By: Lilia Miller, Maya Miller, Patti Miller, Everett Miller, and Ellison Miller

#35 - Emma’s Cherry Tree
By: Emma Harrington

#49 - Merry Meadow
By: Kinsey Harrington

– Fantastical Fairies –

(Adults)

#21 - Lavender Fields
By: Michele Mizell

#37 - Hootie
By: Jeanne Hinds

– Magic Makers –

(Organizations & Business Groups)

#36 - Just Keep Growing
By: The Lighthouse Neurological Rehabilitation Center

VISIT THE FAIRY TRAILS

The Fairy Trails are located at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park to the right of the Butterfly Garden and across from the Pavilion (you’ll see a sign indicating the trail).

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
1490 Red Drive, Traverse City, Michigan

ADD A FAIRY HOUSE TO THE TRAILS

We’d love for you to build a fairy house to add to the magic on the trails. Feel free to do so at any time. Fairy houses must be created with all-natural materials such as sticks, stones, acorns, pine cones, etc. No metal, plastic, or glass is allowed. Glue, adhesive, feathers (natural), paint, and twine is permitted. All houses must be placed near the edge of the trail so that we don’t trample the surrounding natural area. Please email me with any questions heather@lifeandwhim.com.

Believe

When you believe in something bigger than yourself, you can make a bigger impact than you ever thought possible. Belief is what allows you to tap into the curiosity that reveals creativity. It gives you the courage to take risks. It brings you closer to your dreams. We believe in the power of small acts to build a movement, which is why we created the Fairy Trails in the first place. And we believe in the potential of everyone—especially kids—to make a difference in their own unique way, and thereby inspire others to do the same.