Nevada City, Calif. — Because of the unexpected heat making the tulips bloom earlier, Springtime at Ananda will open March 28, two weeks earlier than planned.
Those who have tickets purchased for May are highly encouraged to change the dates to April.
Set on a hillside overlooking the Yuba River Canyon and the Sierra Nevada foothills, the Crystal Hermitage Gardens feature more than 20,000 tulips planted across terraced flower beds, along with flowering cherry trees, wisteria, dogwoods, azaleas, and rhododendrons. Visitors stroll winding paths past pools, waterfalls, statuary, and a chapel inspired by the Little Church of St. Francis of Assisi.
Springtime at Ananda has grown from a small community gathering into an internationally recognized destination, welcoming more than 20,000 visitors annually. Many guests return year after year, making the tulip gardens a cherished family tradition and a signature spring experience in Nevada County.
Tickets must be purchased in advance online and are $15 for ages 13 and up, $5 ages 3-12 and $36 for a season pass. Bloom timing varies each year, and visitors are encouraged to check the Tulip Watch, a daily online update that tracks garden conditions throughout the season.
For tickets, visiting hours, and updates, visit www.crystalhermitage.org.