Each year the Lakeway Parks and Recreation Department installs an Enchanted Forest Walk. It features tiny fairy and gnome homes that line the way as you stroll under a canopy of magical trees and twinkling lights. We are going to visit it today, but since it is daytime, there won’t be any twinkling lights. We are catered by Suzis China Grill of Austin. Our entertainment is Don Ho.
Menu
Moo Goo Delight – shrimp, chicken and fresh mushrooms in brown sauce
Seafood Delight – shrimp, scallops & krab with vegetables in brown sauce
Three Delight – beef, chicken & shrimp sautéed with vegetables in special sauce
Sautéed Trio – beef, chicken & shrimp sautéed with mushrooms & scallions in spicy burgundy sauce
Home Style Bean Curd – stir-fried with fried tofu, vegetables, chili & garlic
Broccoli with Garlic Sauce – sautéed with garlic, ginger & chili
String Bean Szechwan – sautéed with garlic, ginger & rice wine
Let’s go
We are welcomed by a happy bear.
A long view of the trail showing flowers and mushrooms
One of the Fairy communities from afar.
A close-up of the fairy homes
Cinderella’s coach.
Two gnomes in the tree.
Fairy boots and Texas stars with wagons.
Cattle and a wagon train.
Tooth fairy hangout.
Gnome blowing bubbles.
Butterflies and ladybugs.
Flower fairies.
A group of gnomes giving us a wave goodbye.
We do have one nighttime photo courtesy of the city.
That is the walk in the Enchanted Forest. The time now for food and entertainment. I hope you have a wonderful week.
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What cute displays. I bet it looks great at night too. I can’t remember how long its been since I heard Don Ho sing Tiny Bubbles. Didn’t Dean Martin sing it too.
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I think Dean might have. It is an oldy for sure.
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Chicken and beef, please. Hold the hot sauce. Love the greeting bear and wagon train. More community spirit on display.
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Thank you, Steve. There is a lot of it here.
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What a voice Don Ho had. I like that song, Tiny Bubbles.
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Yes it is a good song. Thanks, Steve.
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Some Seafood Delight and we’ll have good food mixed with fantasy and soft, happy music!!
Happy Sunday, John.
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Thank you, GP. Happy Sunday to you
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Thank you, John. I hope yours is going well.
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I do love a little whimsy.
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Here is a little for sure. Thanks, Pam.
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This event always looks fun. Bubble blowing gnome is definitely my favorite.
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He was a good one for sure.
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How fun, John. When I lived in Connecticut, I met a woman who left treats for fairies in her yard. She seemed sane, but her fairy stories always left me wondering. 😊
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Well here is an official city department doing a fairy walk. Who’s to say?
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Anything is possible, and besides, we need the magical in our lives.
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Yes we do. Thanks, Gwen
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That bear is my absolute favorite, but if I had kids or grandkids, I’d be there in a minute. You do have some nice events!
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I agree. There are a lot of things for kids to do here.
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I’d have loved seeing this at night, John — what an enchanted place to stroll! I particularly like the flower fairies, as well as the cattle and wagon train. Thanks for letting me walk along with you (Monk sat this one out — no way he’d let those displays remain intact, even if he was on a leash!)
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Poor monk. Tempeste would love to have at it too. Thanks, Debbie.
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There must be some fun people working there to come up with all the things they do.
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I think the Park and Rec folks are pretty special.
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How delightful!
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It is. Thanks, Jennie.
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You’re welcome, John.
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This is so cute! The gnome blowing bubbles is adorable! My husband watches the old Wagon Train reruns every afternoon, so I found myself saying, “Wagon ho!” to that little cattle and wagon train display. I would love to be here at night. What a great idea this is.
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Thank you, Lois. It does add to life’s enjoyment.
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That’s delightful!
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Thank you, Deborah.
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The children must love this (I love it!) – and I love the lights at night! Enchanting!
I’ll have the Buddha feast today – I need the veggies.
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Yes. The veggies are good for you.
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I think I could become a vegetarian but Hubs likes his meat and I don’t know how long I’d last!
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Vegetarian is a tough regimen. I wouldn’t make it for sure.
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Sweet! You had us at ‘enchanted.’
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Ha ha ha.
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Hmmm… I’ll have the Sauteed Trio, please. John, this is whimsically delightful! Tiny Bubbles is the perfect soundtrack. (Now I think I need a glass of Lambrusco to go with the Trio.)
The gnomes made me think of the critters Terry Brooks created for his “Landover” series — the g’home gnomes — such frustrating, irritating, yet somehow adorable creatures that whenever they showed up every one said “Go home gnomes!” Thanks for a wonderful tour. Hugs.
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Teagan. Thanks for the Terry Brooks story too. Hugs
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This looks like so much fun! I love the little fairy houses and gardens. 🩷🌷🌺
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They are cute, Kymber. Thanks.
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charming and fun!
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So glad. Thanks, Annette
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This is one of the most fun walks you’ve taken us on, John. I love the nighttime shot!
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Thank you, Jan. So glad you liked it. 😁
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Love that you have taken to that wonderful Fairy land, I was in my element , so enchanting 🙂 Love the one blowing bubbles and Elvis :-) of course 🙂
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Haha.. I am sure you thought I was in fairy land when I said Elvis.. I need my glasses checking lol… Looked like Elvis.. Now I am playing it and stand corrected LOL 🙂 🤣😂🤣
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I just went with it. hanks again, Sue.
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Haha… Thanks for the smiles.. and loved the post 🙂 lol xx
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Fine walk for such cute displays, John. A lot of talent and work went into this. I heard Don Ho sing Tiny Bubbles in the International Marketplace when I was stationed in Hawaii.
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I saw him as well. I think he was drunk when I saw him.
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These would really make one slow down and take in the tiny details. They really are enchanting. Thanks for including the night shot.
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Thank you, Jo. Taking in the details is the way to do this walk. Have a great week.
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The Enchanted Forest Walk is a big hit with me, John. That nighttime photo was a great way to end our visit there.
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Thanks, Bruce. I wish I had gone at night but there is only so much that can be done.
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Thanks for the enchanting post, John! Just delightful!
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I’m gad you liked it Cindy. Thanks.
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You’re so welcome, John !!! Most certainly!🩷
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Allrighty! Tofu!
The little kids must love this, John.
I’ve said it before, you picked a fab hood to move to.
Definitely a 10 OX post!
Still, they can make a mess, so I’ll stick with basics!
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Thank you. My barn was just cleaned from the last batch.
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Hahahaha!
Too bad you have the artificial turf. It could come in handy.
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Hi John, a delightful walk. I love those little grassy fairy houses.
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Thank you, Robbie. They were cute.
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A very whimsical exhibit! I particularly like the carved bear. I remember “Tiny Bubbles” from when I was a kid. It was nice to listen to it again.
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I agree on the song and the bear. Thanks, Liz.
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You’re welcome, John.
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I love that bear at the entrance. The whole installation is a wonderful idea.
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What a wonderful activity, John. I love the different attractions.
I’ll have that Sautéed Trio.
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Thanks Dan. Coming right up
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Looks like a fun community event! 🧚🏻♂️Thank you for the entertainment. 😁
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Thanks for coming along, Michele. 😁
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🚌 🙏🏻 😁
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Who doesn’t love an Enchanted Forest Walk? I’d like a half order (child’s portion?) of the Seafood Delight, please. Oh what whimsical settings … I love them all! Thanks for bringing a smile to my face today, John!
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So glad you liked it, Jill. The seafood serving is on the small side. 😁
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And here I thought everything was big in Texas! 🤤
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Well it is but those seafood dishes are from the East coast.
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Ahhhhh … that makes sense, then! It was delicious, at any rate, and just the right amount!
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This is adorable! I bet it’s so pretty with the lights at night. Thanks for the tour, John!
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I think it is. Thanks, Teri.
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Awww, these were so fun to see!
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That IS one happy bear. Must’ve had some grub from the caterer. And now you’ve got me thinking back to the series Wagon Train. Good times!
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I loved that series. When Ward Bond died I pretty much walked away.
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Yanno, he was Bert the cop in the movie It’s A Wonderful Life.
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That’s true. He was also a cop in Grapes of Wrath.
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That’s why you’re Boss
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Truth.
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Loved the whimsical tour of fairies, gnomes and unicorns. 🙂
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Thank you for coming along, Debby.
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My pleasure John 🙂
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