19th Annual Vail Winterfest

Gnome Home
Towering Illuminated Ice Sculptures featuring Gnomes and their Forest Friends

The Town of Vail’s Art in Public Places (AIPP) presented the 19th Annual Vail Winterfest Gnome Home this season from Jan. 25 to mid-February. Gore Creek Promenade was transformed by Paul Wertin and his team from Alpine Ice into a whimsical display of Gnomes and their friends. The team installed 25,000 pounds of ice to create the winter display of gnomes, snails, toads, luna moths, ferns and mushrooms. Gnomes are associated with having a connection with nature and are a symbol of positive energy, good luck and prosperity. Originating from European folklore, they were believed to guard earth's treasures and promote healthy crops. Gnomes are said to come alive at night to perform their magical duties - it was the perfect theme for this winter's illuminated ice sculpture installation.

See the team from Alpine Ice in the video below create the display.