Posted in North Carolina May 09, 2020 by Robin Jarvis

Most People Don’t Know North Carolina Has A Fairy Trail And It’s Positively Magical

Headed to Hendersonville this year? No visit to the City of Four Seasons would quite be complete without a magical stroll on the Fairy Trail at Bullington Gardens. Designed to positively enchant the little ones in the family, the Fairy Trail casts a wide net around grown ups, too.

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It's found within Bullington Gardens, a 12-acre botanical garden that's open to the public.

Wander in wonder as you fall in love with the enchanting details found along the trail.

From marvelous little fairy homes to miniature fairy gardens, the Fairy Trail is a favorite feature for many who visit Bullington.

The gardens are open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are absolutely free to visit.

Of course, you'll want to carve out plenty of time to bring out your inner fairy and to see all of the special gardens.

Throughout the year, special events are planned to entertain and educate both youth and adults.

Who knows? Maybe after a stroll on this positively magical Fairy Trail, you'll feel inspired to create your own fairy trail in your backyard?

Bullington Gardens was once a private residence and the nursery of a retired NYC policeman with a love for horticulture. After he retired and moved to Hendersonville, he opened a farm nursery which, following his death in 1989, was donated to the Henderson County Education Foundation and became Bullington Horticultural Learning Center. It was then leased to Henderson County Public Schools and is a joint effort with the NC Cooperative Extension. You can learn more on the official website of Bullington Gardens.

Wondering if the Gardens are open yet? They are, but the Fairy Trail is undergoing some spring cleaning and restorations. It will be open again by June 1, 2020. Admission is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.

Have you checked out the Fairy Trail yet? We’d love to hear about your experience in our comments!

Address: 95 Upper Red Oak Trail, Hendersonville, NC 28792, USA