Olbrich Botanical Gardens and Bolz Conservatory in Madison, Wisconsin: Winding Paths of Introspection
During our recent trip to Madison, Wisconsin, we were blessed with nice weather rather unexpectedly. So, we joyfully added a nature jaunt to
Olbrich Botanical Gardens to our trip. Visiting in late December, I was quite surprised that we could truly enjoy the outdoor trails but we did!
![The Thai Pavilion rises above the gardens at Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison, Wisconsin. The Olbrich Botanical Gardens Thai Pavilion rises above the gardens in Madison, Wisconsin.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXTJyacwObuL2TCA1tRO8J1ltdN2n6yVY0shHPG0kenod82lk_qlpZp22s5b4izEKZV-UJZSifA7dRprBGDo3B0u68U85RDHnmccHTko_WCgrnl3-xTaK7aBHH26z-o22hEoganlDyc4/s640/madisonbotanicalgardens1.jpg) |
The Thai Pavilion rises above the gardens. |
We loved the winter landscape with a mix of straw colors, burned hues, silvery greys and muted greens. Olbrich Botanical Gardens is home to 16 gardens and a conservatory. On our trek, we paused for a moment and enjoyed the Thai Pavilion resting in the distance.
![Reflecting in the winter landscape. Reflecting in the winter landscape.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDE8ycwCdUDr4FcwO0rKfkYmnvBCZe_ZjNsqHrmniyCgKbx30VKDbAzdqrvpbRWVG9CFjY73PLvW9gF7a1a_SwzUVIGmtrVAnFkzbnQwlOp7m0wOBB5Yt3OT72_p4Xd9SXuK-RkC0-LhM/s640/madisonbotanicalgardens2.jpg) |
Reflecting in the winter landscape. |
The landscape was beautiful and still -- perfect for introspection and reflection. There is really so much beauty that so many skip in the winter!
![Great melding of hues and nature at Olbrich Botanical Gardens Great melding of hues and nature at Olbrich Botanical Gardens](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRDq6LheBS2Iwqi9jFIIySKK3sl5TYdDjw5_eU7Aw77AOdQQbOqmeeoFzHUbez3ZU-Q_RMuyqVZSLUtzCsQCed74ZVYrqj16i79_SRS4Iv4oTEMaF7MIzf1NVXSzrMSjGVk9mHEEEjws/s640/madisonbotanicalgardens4.jpg) |
Great melding of hues and nature. |
As we finished the outdoor gardens, we entered the Bolz Conservatory which provided a lush contrast to our winter walk.
![A path through lush tropical greenery at Bolz Conservatory. A path through lush tropical greenery at Bolz Conservatory.](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifNCRNHoQ8i1PWRqDkHoNipfH9wDAmaBeeSNaN_HrjzlmNRYcYGK95_3wuRdOZFqWHQB__1uDELEek839k1-TnNNZNsz0fpGYJtwgp-_IvPqBl4_ZEtQwXin8iUOCAORYnLOI19tNem9s/s640/madisonbotanicalgardens5.jpg) |
A path through lush tropical greenery at Bolz Conservatory. |
We were immediately greeted by paths wandering through the tropical landscape including free flying birds, waterfalls and more.
![Brilliant yellow canary singing at Bolz Conservatory in Madison, Wisconsin Brilliant yellow canary singing at Bolz Conservatory in Madison, Wisconsin](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzQdxobP856JP7Ic22Iswwi4QxA3XHbPPBNWCrSclEteV5q_ooT50HcM8ajEiJiaAzQ1gsKXV6G5lllNREefcGTBhIK4tj2YSwb1ynHXx2cU1FHs1VKV-yVcJs3d4BNyihsnaiq0zkQ-E/s640/madisonbotanicalgardens6.jpg) |
Brilliant yellow canary singing at Bolz Conservatory. |
At one point, we could hear a canary sing but it took us a bit to find this little guy! So sweet!
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Serenity. |
Wandering underneath a green canopy and picking out water features makes for a nice summer uplift in the middle of winter! In the conservatory you can even walk up into the canopy for an above view.
![Up in the tropical canopy spying art! Up in the tropical canopy spying art!](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipNRpEnRCq-paY6oRuhE1VV77LZgYN4UuiGD6hTX9dQv4AQkQMWDkqHe7O5A6FgeQE6zzfnwhsh3HmIAVqpFZ3Kba3XmJiB8UorX1ZUU-ms2mOWJrj1MWtM6np7wsqwz1JdnuV7fzc1XE/s640/madisonbotanicalgardens8.jpg) |
Up in the tropical canopy spying art! |
Up above we noticed a bit of glass art! I believe this piece represents the tropical fruit of the trees. We did not a number of fruiting trees while we adventured. All in all, our visit to Olbrich Botanical Gardens gave us the nature infusion we needed!
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