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Experience one of the most beloved holiday events in the Southeast, Nights of a Thousand Candles.

See Brookgreen Gardens come to life amid the soft glow of more than 2,700 hand-lit candles and millions of sparkling lights.  From 4 - 9 p.m. walk the paths with a warm cup of cider, hear the sounds of holiday music, and celebrate the season with family and friends!

Sparkle & Fun!

Are you looking to add a touch of magic to your upcoming visit? Look no further than our Sparkle & Fun Package! This package includes a glass of wine (or cider) and a set of holographic glasses that will make the lights at Brookgreen Gardens even more festive.  The holographic glasses create a stunning visual effect, turning every light source into a mesmerizing display of color and sparkle. You will be amazed as you sip your wine and watch the gardens come alive with dazzling lights. Whether you're attending with friends or family, our Sparkle & Fun Package is the perfect way to elevate the atmosphere and create unforgettable memories. 

TIPS!

Dress warmly, and get here early. Traffic is sometimes heavy. We encourage guests to carpool whenever possible!

Named "Best Christmas Lights in South Carolina" by Travel+Leisure Magazine

Entertainment Schedule for:  Nights of a Thousand Candles:

Five - 45 Minute Sets (4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7:15pm, 8:15pm)

Tree Lighting: 6:45pm - 7:00pm (in the Arboretum)

An Acoustic Performance will take place nightly under the Leonard Pavilion

Harvest Restaurant is open during Nights of a Thousand Candles, and reservations are recommended. However, to have dinner at Harvest, you must also have tickets to Nights of a Thousand Candles. 

Campbell Catering will be located at the Leonard Pavilion.
Offering a selection of Lowcountry favorites. See Menu

Food Truck Schedule:

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors!

Brookgreen Gardens will display RODIN: CONTEMPLATION AND DREAMS – Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections from January 28 through April 23, 2023, in Brookgreen’s Rosen Galleries. Featuring 46 works by French sculptor Auguste Rodin, celebrated as the greatest sculptor of the 19th century, this exhibition brings world renowned sculptures to America’s first sculpture garden.

“We are thrilled to display works from such a celebrated and talented sculptor,” says Page Kiniry, president of Brookgreen Gardens. “Bringing the works of one of art history’s most influential great masters to South Carolina's coast furthers our mission to display the finest sculptures and will offer visitors an exclusive chance to experience Rodin’s bronzes in an esteemed sculpture garden.”

RODIN: CONTEMPLATION AND DREAMS – Selections from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collections is made up of 45 works from the prestigious Cantor Collections, including nine life-size statues, portraits, full figures, torsos, fragments, and reliefs. Some of Rodin’s best-known sculptures are represented such as Balzac, figures from The Burghers of Calais, and maquettes from The Gates of Hell. The title of this exhibition comes from Rodin himself, who said that artwork, “…opens before us an enchanted land of contemplation and dreams.”

Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) was a pivotal figure and is to this day celebrated as the greatest sculptor of the 19th century. His work represents a crucial transition to the modernism of the 20th century, which influenced many sculptors in Europe and America. His sculpture, The Thinker, is one of the most recognized works in sculpture. Rodin created many iconic works that altered the way traditional sculpture was perceived and set the stage for many modern sculptors to come.

This exhibition has been organized and made possible by the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. Presenting sponsors, Laura and Winston Hoy and Jeanne and Joe Mize.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors: 

Laura and Winston Hoy

Jeanne and Joe Mize

Bronze Sponsors:            

Hal and Margaret Holmes

Figure Sponsors:             

Carolina Cool          

First Citizens Bank

Gay Dolphin

Lakewood Camping Resort

Supporting Sponsors:    

Elaine and Kenneth Trousdell       

The Curator’s Circle

Join Ms. Robin R. Salmon, VP of Art and Historical Collections/Curator of Sculpture

Brookgreen Gardens for a book signing of her new book,  Brookgreen 101:  A Curatory's Legacy