The LIGHTSCAPES Spring Show at Van Cortlandt Manor features a springtime garden of illuminated flower sculptures that are handmade on site. Visitors can walk through the manor's grounds at their own pace to see the gorgeous displays, which include floating fairies, butterflies, and mushrooms created with state-of-the-art lighting. The event also has a hospitality tent with spring-themed snacks like ice cream sandwiches and sorbet.

1. The LIGHTSCAPES Spring Show at
Van Cortlandt Manor
By Wilson Neely

2. LIGHTSCAPES at Historic Hudson
Valley
● Historic Hudson Valley hosts a variety of
events throughout the year. This spring sees
the return of LIGHTSCAPES on Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday evenings during May.
Created by the same people who
established Historic Hudson Valley’s Great
Jack O’Lantern Blaze, LIGHTSCAPES
features a springtime garden of fantastic
flowers lit up with beautiful colors.

3. Activities
● Visitors can walk through Van Cortlandt
Manor’s grounds at their own pace and
enjoy the gorgeous displays, which are
perfect for all age groups. All sculptures on
display during the event are original and
handmade on site specifically for
LIGHTSCAPES.

4. Activities (cont.)
● The works of art come to life with state-of-the-
art illumination that also highlights the natural
beauty of the surroundings. Much of the artwork
uses recycled elements to create intriguing flora
and friendly fauna.
● Visitors will see floating fairies, intricate
butterflies, and mushrooms that look like
they’re from another world. A giant garden
maze and other attractions keep the entire
family entertained the evening.

5. Hospitality Tent
● LIGHTSCAPES also features a hospitality
tent with spring-inspired sweets like ice-
cream sandwiches and organic sorbets, as
well as plenty of baked goods.