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A Look Behind the Curtain at Our Witch Displays
Thursday Oct 17 2024
Everybody knows witches enjoy a good cauldron cookout or night ride aboard a broomstick, but did you know they’re also pickleball proficienados, skilled painters, and the greatest of green thumbs? (S’pose that last one is a given.)   If you’ve taken time to visit the green gals on display during WitchFest at ...

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10 Things You Might Not Know About Gardner Village History
Friday Jul 19 2024
You know Gardner Village, but do you really KNOW. The Village is more than a popular shopping center. It’s even more than the home of the award-winning WitchFest and other celebrated seasonal events. In fact, Gardner Village is loaded with unique facts and cool historic stories to tell. Especially this ...

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The Woodland Fairy Festival is Back
Thursday Jun 13 2024
Run, don’t walk… Better yet, FLY. The Woodland Fairy Festival is back at Gardner Village. The wings are in full swing now through June 29.   This flight of fancy includes fun for the whole family. Let’s take a look at just some of what you’ll find when you visit the Woodland Fairy ...

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Gardner Village Elves Are Back
Wednesday Dec 6 2023
Have yoursELF a merry little Christmas at Gardner Village. Santa’s elves are back at Gardner Village and ready to welcome you! This is your chance to see the North Pole magic in action. How else do you think Santa covers so much ground in one night? He has to have satellite ...

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A Look Inside the Woodland Fairy Festival 2023, pt. 2
Wednesday Jun 21 2023
Welcome back to part two of our Gardner Village Woodland Fairy Festival coverage. Last time, we shared a look at the fairy parades happening every Saturday at noon, now through July 1, 2023. Today, we’ll check out Monday-Saturday fun to be had as you get into the full wing of things!   Woodland Fairy ...

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A Look Inside the Woodland Fairy Festival 2023, pt. 1
Wednesday Jun 7 2023
Have you heard? The Woodland Fairy Festival is in full sWING at Gardner Village, now through July 1, 2023! Don’t tell the Gardner Village Witches, but this festival is quickly becoming another fan favorite around here. Longtime WitchFest attendees, Angel and Jen, seen above with Angel's daughter, Jen, came out to the Woodland ...

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Did You Know... FUN Elf Facts
Wednesday Nov 23 2022
There’s a lot we *think we know about elves. They’re small and have pointed ears. They live at the North Pole and spend their days making toys. They like spending their days on shelves. But what do we reeeeally know about this petite population? Several of Santa’s elves have set up a ...

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One for the (Spell) Books
Wednesday Oct 26 2022
This week, we can’t help but feel a little witch woe. You see, in just a few short days, our green guests will take flight for another season. Fortunately, they leave us with another year of magical memories and sweet treats to hold us over until we meet again. Thanks to all ...

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Let the Witch Scavenger Hunt Begin
Wednesday Sep 28 2022
If you've been to Gardner Village lately, you know things have gotten a little... batty!    Why? Because our green queens of Halloween have landed.   Their crates are unpacked.    They've made themselves right at home.   Now's your chance to experience this free fall family fun and go on a witch hunt! Simply follow along by ...

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Have YourELF a Merry Little Christmas
Wednesday Dec 1 2021
The elves are back in town! Have you made a recent trip to Gardner Village? There are numerous friendly faces waiting to greet you.   Our free Gardner Village Elf Displays add a whimsical touch to the holiday season. It's like taking a trip to the North Pole without having to catch ...

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NEW Fun In Store As We Celebrate Two Decades of Witch Displays
Wednesday Sep 22 2021
Look up high, in the sky…   Gardner Village has turned into quite the GREEN scene.   20 YEARS TOGETHER Can you believe this is the 20th year these green-faced beauties have landed in The Village?! No wonder they feel right at home.     Excuse me, Madame, but there is a door on that thing, ya ...

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The Gardner Village Elves are Back in Town
Wednesday Nov 27 2019
Who needs a shelf when you have Gardner Village? It’s THE place for those elves to hang out this time of year.  The elves pulled in and set up camp last weekend, just in time for the Christmas season (and just ahead of the snowfall!).  Santa’s elves didn’t waste any time getting ...

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You are in for a Treat with These Witchy Eats
Wednesday Oct 9 2019
A witch recipe book is full of surprises. Sometimes it’s eye of newt and tail of tadpole... Other times... well... the story turns a bit sweeter, more savory, and absolutely satisfying to we mere mortals. Believe it or not, witches can whip up concoctions made of sugar, spice, and all the things ...

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The Witches are back at Gardner Village
Wednesday Sep 18 2019
Need a break from the usual, ahem, paper work? Cue Wizard of Oz music…  The witches have landed at Gardner Village! Now's your chance to welcome the upcoming fall season with these FREE witch displays, an annual tradition at Gardner Village. As you walk about The Village, you’ll see these cooky cuties up to all ...

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A NEW Scavenger Hunt to Celebrate Old Glory and Utah History
Wednesday Jul 3 2019
Just in time for the July 4th holiday, Gardner Village has released a brand new historical scavenger hunt.    Download your FREE scavenger hunt here. Follow the clues on the waterwheel to find your answers. With all ten in place, it’s payoff time — free, freshly-pulled salt water taffy from Chocolate Covered Wagon. ...

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The Fairies Take Flight June 15
Tuesday Jun 4 2019
When the Wishing Bridge at Gardner Village gets this full of colorful wish ribbons, it can mean only one thing—the Woodland Fairy Festival is nearing its end. The last day to enjoy the fairy fun before our bitty residents take flight for another season is June 15, 2019. This leaves ...

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Find Even More Fairy Fun at the Woodland Fairy Festival
Wednesday May 29 2019
The Gardner Village Fairy Parade? CHECK! Fairy Crafts & Classes? CHECK! Free Fairy Displays? CHECK! The Finest Fairy Shopping? CHECK!   Wow! With a checklist like this, what more is there to discover at the 2019 Woodland Fairy Festival? Believe it or not, there’s a full list of magic left to uncover. But time is ...

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Experience the Magic of the Fairy Gardens
Wednesday May 1 2019
Fairy, fairy, oh, so merry, How does your garden grow? Each tiny door, pinecones, and more,Your sweet homes put on a great show! There’s nothing contrary about the growers of these unique gardens. Each intricate display found at the Woodland Fairy Festival was handcrafted by magical Gardner Village fairies. And every year offers something ...

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The Fairies Have Landed at Gardner Village
Wednesday Apr 24 2019
Shhh… Listen closely. Do you hear the faintest fluttering of wings? This soft serenade can mean only one thing—the fairies have landed at Gardner Village!  Every spring, The Village comes alive with the arrival of our winged friends and the Woodland Fairy Festival. It’s a magical time, and a time to ...

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The FREE Elf Scavenger Hunt Is On!
Wednesday Dec 5 2018
Reindeer aren’t the only ones who like to play games. The Gardner Village elves are always up to something fun, and this year is no exception. As part of the free elf displays throughout The Village during 2018, you’ll find elves enjoying all sorts of entertaining activities, from baking cookies to making s’mores and ice ...

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Mystique Dining at Gardner Village
Wednesday Nov 7 2018
Halloween may be over, but there is still magic in the air at Gardner Village. Introducing… Mystique Dining at Gardner Village!  This exciting outing proves you don’t need a magic wand to experience an enchanting night out. It’s as if they’ve tossed some family fun and a little Las Vegas ambience into a ...

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Happy Halloween
Wednesday Oct 31 2018
Phew! This witch business is exhausting. No wonder these loud yet lovable ladies are ready for their long winter's nap.  But, before the witches take to the sky for another year, they and all of your friends at Gardner Village want to witch shoe... errr, wish you a very happy and safe Halloween! Thanks for ...

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10 Wacky Factys About Your Favorite Witches
Tuesday Oct 16 2018
They fly in every Halloween season and make Gardner Village their home. You’ll find them shopping, singing, cackling, pranking, playing, and even cooking, but just who are the Gardner Village witches? Let’s learn more about our favorite feisty females with these 10 wacky factys.  Wacky Facty #1: The Village witches are kids ...

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The Witches Have Landed!
Monday Sep 17 2018
The pumpkins are placed. The hats are on point!  This can only mean one thing…    The witches have landed at Gardner Village!  Lucinda was available on the opening day of WitchFest 2018 to give us a look at some of the magic you can expect this year.  Witch Wandering & Fun Things To Do Whether you come for ...

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A Unique Way to Experience Pioneer Day
Wednesday Jul 11 2018
Every day is Pioneer Day at Gardner Village. After all, in 1853, one of the original Utah Mormon pioneers, Archibald Gardner, built the mill that currently sits at the heart of The Village. What was once an industrious flour mill in Utah is now home to Archibald’s Restaurant and CF Home. The ...

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Experience a History Lesson and a Fun Family Outing
Wednesday Jun 27 2018
Calling all history buffs (and families looking for something unusual, free, and fun to do this summer!). School may be out, but that doesn’t mean you can’t give your kiddos an undercover history lesson, disguised as a day of play. Take a trip through Utah’s history with the newly-updated Gardner ...

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What You Think of the Woodland Fairy Festival
Wednesday May 9 2018
“Everything is so cute! It takes you back to the fantasy of childhood.” I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop, but this statement stopped me in my tracks as I was experiencing the Gardner Village Woodland Fairy Festival.  The whimsy and wonderment of childhood can be found around every corner, making this a delightful ...

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More to Explore at the Woodland Fairy Festival
Wednesday May 2 2018
Look! Over yonder! Do you see it? It’s Fairy Isle!  Remember our behind-the-scenes look at this newest addition to the Woodland Fairy Festival?    It sure has come a long way. The finished island is amazing and SO worth seeing. It even has its own Fairy Isle Overlook, just outside of A Great Escape ...

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Your Treasure Map to the Woodland Fairy Festival
Wednesday Apr 25 2018
The Woodland Fairy Festival is in full sWING. There is so much to see and do. Consider this your guide to the happy happenings. A treasure map, if you will, of just some of the fairy fun that awaits this spring at Gardner Village. (Festival runs through June 23.)  CRAFTY MAKE ...

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A Look Behind the Fairy Magic at Gardner Village
Wednesday Mar 28 2018
Gardner Village’s Display Coordinator, Careen Densley, may look like a mere mortal, but she simply must carry a magic wand in her pocket or something. How else is she be able to transform sheets of foam into an enchanting fairy island?  “Ever since we started planning the fairy displays, I thought ...

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The Elves Have Upped Their Game
Wednesday Dec 6 2017
The moment of truth has arrived. Does your name fall on the Naughty list or did you make Nice during 2017?    Now’s your chance to put in a good word with the big man up north. The elves have set up camp for another year at Gardner Village.   Think you’re an elf-spotting ...

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Gardner Village is Your Halloween Scene
Tuesday Oct 24 2017
The hats are hung. The pumpkins are placed. The trees are aglow. Gardner Village's WitchFest is in full swing! See the Sights With scenic backdrops and photo props at every turn, Gardner Village is like one giant photo opp waiting to bring your camera roll to life.  All aboard! New this year, this ...

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A FREE Recipe for You, Straight from Lucinda's Spell Book
Wednesday Oct 11 2017
When Gardner Village first announced their new Witch in the Kitchen event, my mind went to my own experience. As one who lacks any kitchen prowess, I can sometimes be a bit… well, witchy when it comes to matters of this room in my home.  Boy, was I wrong. Unlike me, Lucinda ...

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Enjoy a Witch-y Feast at WitchFest
Wednesday Oct 4 2017
What’s WitchFest without a WitchFeast? When you think about a witches' dinner party, you likely conjure up thoughts of bellybutton lint, toad warts, and bubbling brews. While this may be true after hours, this couldn’t be further from the truth when it comes to these witch eats. Archibald’s Restaurant and ...

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The Girls are Back in Town! Witch Happenings around Gardner Village
Tuesday Sep 26 2017
The pumpkins have rolled in and those crazy, broomstick-riding babes have landed for another Halloween season. Ready to get your witch on? Here’s your Witching Hour rundown:    Witch Displays and Scavenger Hunt Peek-a-BOO! Here’s some free fun for the fam. Print the scavenger hunt and see if you can find all of The Village’s green-faced beauties!    Six ...

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Woodland Fairy Fun at Gardner Village: Happy Activities Await!
Wednesday Apr 26 2017
Fancy a little Woodland Fairy fun? Gardner Village is where it’s at. The fairies are Inn, and there's fun to be had! It’s like your own enchanting forest, hidden in the heart of the city! Step inside and join the Woodland Fairies for festivities and frolicking. After all, if anyone knows how ...

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The Fairies Are Back at Gardner Village
Tuesday Apr 18 2017
Look who just rolled into town! Okay, maybe flew is more like it. The Gardner Village Woodland Fairies are back! And, with more fairies and FREE displays then ever, they’ve clearly been telling their friends about their favorite springtime dwelling! These winged wonders love spending their spring break relaxing throughout The Village. Just like ...

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Have Your ELF a Merry Little Christmas! (The elves are back!)
Tuesday Nov 22 2016
Woot! Do you hear that? Listen carefully. I think it’s the sound of a train whistle blowing in the distance. Or maybe it’s sleigh bells I hear. It must be one or the other, because the Gardner Village Elves are back in town for Christmas 2016! Wanting to get a jump ...

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Make Witchy Crafts with Lucinda
Monday Oct 17 2016
Halloween is less than a week away. Thinking you need a magic wand to make a memorable impression for that costume party or classroom surprise? You're in luck! Lucinda the Witch has cast the perfect Cute Gift spell. The result: adorable treats you can easily create using only a few basic ...

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At last, Wee Witches Weekend is here!
Tuesday Oct 11 2016
Don't let this pic fool you. The Gardner Village Witches really do have a fondness for the wee witches. So much so, in fact, that they've got a whole weekend of fun planned for the youngsters. Wee Witches Weekend Who: You, your Wee Witches, and our cast of cacklers  What: Plenty of play ...

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Which Witch, Witchapalooza, and YOUR HATtitude
Tuesday Oct 4 2016
The Witch business is in full swing at Gardner Village. This month, we're dedicating our blog to highlighting some of the happy happenings, including more info on our wacky Witches, event details, and The Village through YOUR eyes. Shall we begin? Which Witch? Welcome to our Who’s Who of Gardner Village Witches! ...

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