点评:What a fabulous find!!! Calling all lovers of nature, hikers in natural settings, gardeners, and all those just looking for a serene, peaceful setting to meditate or contemplate— this place is for you.
We were greeted at the gate with a warm welcome by the attendant — there is a fee for parking, by the day 10 bucks or if you are a frequent flyer, there is a resident versus non-resident seasonal deal. In retrospect, it was worth every cent.
The place is huge, acres upon acres, with a majority of the upfront gardens planned with a theme — Irish, English, Oriental, Italian, rhododendron… Each beautifully planned with flora and fauna on point, plenty of seating to rest and relax, lots to look at. There were several areas we were not be able to experience firsthand, such as the restaurant at the Irish Garden and the cabins as private events were taking place in both. Nestled up in back are multiple trails in the hills and the woods for those wishing to hike. A large vacant lawn in front was populated with plenty of kids playing organized sports, with an enclosed apiary alongside. Plenty of parking was available for guests.
Impeccably maintained, lovingly utilized. If I lived closer, I’d be there every day.
翻译:真是个绝妙的发现!!!呼唤所有热爱大自然、在自然环境中徒步旅行的人、园丁,以及所有那些只想在宁静祥和的环境中冥想或沉思的人——这个地方是属于你们的。
我们在门口受到了服务员的热烈欢迎——停车需要付费,每天 10 美元,或者如果你是常旅客,可以享受居民和非居民季节性优惠。回想起来,每一分钱都花得值。
这个地方很大,占地数英亩,大部分前花园都规划了一个主题——爱尔兰、英国、东方、意大利、杜鹃花……每个花园都规划得很漂亮,有合适的动植物,有足够的座位可以休息和放松,有很多东西可以看。有几个地方我们无法亲身体验,比如爱尔兰花园的餐厅和小屋,因为两者都在举办私人活动。后面是山丘和树林中的多条小径,供那些想要徒步旅行的人使用。前面有一大片空旷的草坪,很多孩子在进行有组织的运动,旁边有一个封闭的养蜂场。为客人提供充足的停车位。
维护得无可挑剔,利用得当。如果我住得近一点,我每天都会去那里。