As lovely as the house was, I almost enjoyed strolling the grounds more.
That being said, we really don’t stroll enough these days. There’s a distinct lack of strolling going on and it probably explains a lot. One should never underestimate the benefits of a good stroll…
Alligator optional.
You exit the dining room onto a huge stone porch which was turned into a little cafe.
Sorry food picture people, they had stopped serving lunch by the time we arrived. But the view was pretty sweet even with a growling stomach.
Talk about a nice spot for your morning coffee…
Ole Edith knew her stuff when it came to landscaping as well.
I can’t imagine how long it takes to keep those shrubs trimmed.
And this was just the porch area.
We strolled, and I still hadn’t gotten far enough away to get a nice shot of the house.
But the trees?
Oh, good Lord…
The trees!
They were beautiful!
I couldn’t stop photographing those.
Absolutely magnificent from every angle.
I love me some trees.
Again, the house photo alluded me.
But the grounds were lovely.
And finally…
The strolling paid off.
And I got the money shot.
The Mount.
In all her glory.
There were more gardens…
And grounds…
And wooded paths…
And shots of the house…
Some in better focus than others.
(Note – do not shoot selfies straight into the sun.)
But it was near closing time and we had to say goodbye to the trees.
*Sob*
On the walk back to the car we did see one more piece of modern art for the husband to puzzle over…
$18,000 if you’re interested.
Then it was the stables…
Heck, they were beautiful.
I’d live there.
And we were done.
Until the vacation next post…
River's world..... 
I’ve never thought about making my trees into giant cube shapes. Not sure what the squirrels would think of that craziness, but any plans I’d had for fancy topiary died off when the electric company lopped off the entire back side of my tree a while back to prevent a power outage or two…
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Here they cut them into a V shape to grow up on both sides of the wires. The squirrels probably think they are getting two for the price of one.
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The squirrels would approve. Grab your hedge trimmers and commence snipping!
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So you like trees… nice quote
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I do indeed like trees. You can’t beat a good tree….
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Agreed. I remember sitting up a tree convincing young children I lived in it, tearing off bark and eating it. That’s what you do when you die
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As much as I love a good tree, I can’t say I’ve ever eaten bark. Kudos for expanding your palate….
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The grounds remind me of Alice in Wonderland. I half expected the Queen of Hearts to round the squared off topiary while screaming:
OFF WITH HER HEAD!
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I didn’t see the Queen this trip, but she may have been lurking….
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I hope their gardners make a good salary!
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They sure them keep them busy!
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The photos were beautiful and that kitty at the end… can ah have eeet?? Can I?! please?!
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Of course you can. Kitties for everyone!
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Absolutely magnificent!
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Aren’t they? Money can’t buy you love…. but it can get you one helluva backyard!
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WORD
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Maybe you need to invest in a small drone for aerial shots.
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I totally want one! But you know who my husband works for… he won’t let me!!
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