Saturday, May 1, 2010
Bloedel Reserve - Chapter II: The Formal Grounds
Coming out of The Woods, we are suddenly plunged into a different world, with the first view of the mansion and it's formal grounds.
"In some ways, the Bloedel Reserve, like Eden, is just one step away from wilderness. In others, it is highly refined.
The Parts, so very different one from the other, work together to create a whole, just as the movements of a symphony, which may vary dramatically in mood, still create a single work of art."
The house was built in 1930 as a summer house for a wealthy Seattle woman. The formal garden, ponds and signature trees date from this time. The Bloedels took it over in 1950, and extended the gardens into the wild areas.
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thanks for the continuing tour, i'm certainly seeing more of seattle than i have on our trips there...
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful. Reminds me a little of some of the gardens I saw in South Carolina.
ReplyDeleteYour garden back home looks just as good, Linda! You didn't say what time it was when you took these pics. I guess maintenance is done early in the morning?
ReplyDeleteStunning photos! I like the new header photo as well.
ReplyDeleteThese grounds are so beautiful they reminded me of Butchart Gardens in Victoria. And your own garden is beautiful, too, as Gigihawaii reminds you. Thanks for showing these to me though, I am so impressed.
ReplyDeleteWow! It must have been pure Eden to live there. Thank you for this wonderful tour, Linda. I love the photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful gardens and environment Linda. I enjoyed you photos from this and your previous blog. - Dave
ReplyDeleteImagine living in a place like that and seeing those splendid gardens every day. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteexceptionally beautiful
ReplyDeleteI would spend most of my time outdoors too!
I love the paths into the woods