Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, our family is well acquainted with the artwork and studios of Dale Chihuly. Looking at the events calendar for the Phoenix area, I was thrilled to see an exhibit of Dale’s work at the Desert Botanical Garden. Chihuly in the Desert showcases Dale Chihuly’s stunning, large-scale installations nestled among the Garden’s world-class collection of desert plants. Featuring installations on the Garden’s trails complemented by a major indoor gallery in Dorrance Hall, the dynamic exhibition includes never-before-seen installations.

Chihuly’s spectacular artwork can be found in more than 200 museums worldwide, and garden exhibitions of his work have been mounted at the New York Botanical Garden, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Gardens by the Bay, Singapore.

Add a beautifully designed and maintained botanical garden and you have an amazing experience – Joel and I spent almost 3 hours wandering around.