September 29, 2018 – February 24, 2019

The Wildflower Center presents Fortlandia, a collection of unique forts by local designers, architects, artists and students from The University of Texas at Austin.

Each fort has been custom-built to evoke memories of childhoods spent escaping into nature and daydreaming outdoors. Delight in these innovative spaces as they transport you to fantastic imaginary worlds and inspire an appreciation for art and nature — and the curious, wonderful ways in which they intersect.

Open throughout fall and winter in the Wildflower Center’s Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum. Entry is included with regular admission; admission is always free for members.

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Meet the fort builders:

• Avalbo Industries
• Berdoll Sawmill
• Steve Parker / Collide Arts
• Cody Gatlin
• Moontower + Chris Levack
• Zachary Nash
• Open Envelope Studio
• Sanders Architecture with boomtown design
• Thoughtbarn
• University of Texas School of Architecture

Thank you to our Fortlandia sponsors:

Lead Sponsor

Carolyn and Jack Long

Supporting Sponsors

Given in honor of Patsy Steves by Luci Johnson and Ian Turpin
Tito’s Handmade Vodka

Fort Sponsors

Bartlett Tree Experts
Joseph E. Batson
T.L. Carter Family
Carolyn and Tom Curtis
Carl and Phyllis Detering Foundation
Les and Winnie Gage
Tommy Lee and Dawn Jones
Brian and Debra Jones Shivers
Nancy Taylor

Fort Build Materials Donor

Texas Urban Sawmill