Sensory Night: Nights of the Golden Flower
November 14 @ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Free – $24
Sensory Night ticket
Saturday, November 14 | 5:00-7:00 PM | Special tickets required ($0-24)
Soak in the quiet glow of a floral wonderland at Lan Su this autumn!
In partnership with the PNW Florist Association, our premier evening experience of Chrysanthemum Festival returns with a new sensory-inclusive evening. Immerse yourself in the illuminated works of 18 talented local floral artists and featured designer Toni Tibbits as they interpret this year’s theme, Golden Blooms Upon Autumn Waters. Enjoy additional all-ages fun as you wander among glowing lanterns and vote for your favorite designs of the showcase.
Lan Su’s own horticulture team will create additional chrysanthemum floral installations inspired by autumn, water, and classical Chinese garden aesthetics. Don’t miss this year’s cascading waterfall mums and an incredible 81 varieties of chrysanthemums on display throughout the garden!
As always, sensory tools like headphones, strobe glasses, and fidget toys are available for checkout from the ticket booth. Sensory Night will also have a lower capacity to limit crowds.
Thank You to Our Showcase Sponsors!
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Participating Designers
Featured Designer: Toni Tibbits
Toni is a floral designer, botanical sculptural artist, educator, international floral installation creator, and a Laureate member of the prestigious American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD).
She formed a floral and event design company in the Pacific Northwest serving high-profile private individuals and corporations, resulting in world-class events, weddings, and celebrations. Her passion is sharing the craft that she loves with others.
She has traveled extensively in the US and abroad related to her floral installation work, most recently to the Arctic, Sweden, Italy, and Belgium.
She also recently co-published a floral-focused book, Asian Allure, and been published in various articles and magazines.
Selected Floral Artists
Angela Hoyt – Flowers By Donna
Anna Arkhangelskaya
Aroa Calvo – Cocobloom
Chelle Dummer – Chelle Floral Design
Christine Banuelos – Flowers Now, Cry Later
Emily Thompson – Hazy Daisy Floral Co.
Hannah Boulier – Living Nature
Jayme Rabenberg – Bloommonger
Jenny Shadley
Jessica Taylor
Jordyn Long – Forte Floral Artistry
Kirstin Garber
Krista Barnish – Krista Maxine
Kristina Overlin
Laurie Farwell
Linda Golaszewski – Rooms in Bloom
Michael Martin – Blossom Bar
Thang Ngo
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Parking & Directions
Free Lan Su Parking
There is free first come, first served parking in our sister lot next to the garden at 424 NW Third Avenue. You’re also welcome to lock your bike inside our parking lot fence while you visit us.
Additional metered parking and garages are available on surrounding streets. Lan Su is also easily accessible by bus and MAX with a short 1-2 block walk.
Accessibility at Lan Su
Lan Su Chinese Garden is an ADA accessible and KultureCity-certified Sensory Inclusive location. Lan Su has a wheelchair accessible route that travels throughout the garden. Almost every area of the garden can be accessed by those using mobility aids, and benches are available throughout the garden. Restrooms are also fully accessible.
A Universal Access Map is available at the Ticket Booth and Host Stand—you may borrow a copy to help navigate the garden.
Note: The second floor of Yun Shui Teahouse is not wheelchair-friendly at this time as stairs are required for access. The first floor is still ADA accessible.
Wheelchairs
The garden does not provide wheelchairs, but you are welcome to bring your own. Be aware that some pathways are textured with rock mosaics, which may cause vibration feelings.
Caregivers
Lan Su honors complimentary entry for one caregiver of each visitor with a mobility issue necessitating an extra helping hand.
Sensory Tools
Sensory tools are available for checkout from the Ticket Booth year-round, including:
- Noise-cancelling headphones
- Strobe-reducing glasses
- Fidget toys
- Weighted lap pad
- Feelings and needs cards
- VIP lanyard
Available quantities may vary.
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