Shangri La hosts Sip and Stroll send-off as summer series concludes

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center invites the public to experience the gardens after-hours during the final Sip and Stroll event in their summer series on June 15 from 5-8 p.m. This event is offered in collaboration with Free State Cellars; all Sip and Stroll events are free of charge.

“We are excited to give the public one more opportunity to join us for Sip and Stroll this summer. With cooler evening temperatures, this is the perfect time of day for visitors to enjoy a relaxing stroll while taking in the sounds and sights of nature. It is a beautiful time of year to see the bright colors blooming in our Gardens,” said Angie Mason, Executive Director of Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center.

This evening event takes place during golden hour at Shangri La Gardens, which provides an excellent opportunity to capture all Mother Nature has to offer. Guests can expect to capture the different movements of wildlife within these hours, such as birds returning to roost for the evening.

Visitors may pre-order picnic boxes and bottles of wine from Free State Cellars prior to the event. A limited supply of picnic boxes will be available for purchase on site.

Visitors may also purchase drinks by the glass and non-alcoholic selections from Gin Atomic Traveling Cocktails camper. Visitors are welcome to bring a blanket to sit on while they enjoy local artisanal wines, craft sangrias and delicious charcuterie.

Please note that outside food and beverages will not be permitted into the venue. The last entry is at 7:30 p.m. Shangri La is a 250 plus acre outdoor oasis in Orange, located at 2111 West Park Ave.

Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is open to the public, free of charge, Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last entry at 4:30 p.m.).

For more information, call (409) 670-9113 or visit shangrilagardens.org