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Stourhead (Wiltshire, England)

Stourhead is one of the most famous gardens in England. This massive estate includes a Palladian house and park-like garden (2300 acres!) that surrounds a huge man-made lake. It is one picture-perfect view after another. The expression "a living work of art" certainly applies here. Now, to my embarrassment, I missed some of the main features, including the house! I don't know how it happened, as I had a nourishing English-style breakfast, I wasn't under the influence of anything, and I even had a map of the premises.  Looking at a map of the grounds of Stourhead now, I can see that the house is situated in an unusual location, removed from the main house and the visitor entrance.  It is past the Stable Yard, which wasn't that interesting and I had turned around and headed back to the entrance and our bus (I had already walked around the lake and gardens). I regret that I missed the house.  Henry Hoare II inherited Stourhead in 1717 when he was twenty. He built the...
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  1. Monica the Garden FaerieSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    very peaceful! I love that bowl/bird bath/feeder dish on the ground. May I get a close-up?!

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  2. GingerSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    This scene relaxes me even through a computer screen! Love it!
    I'm getting ideas for how to use my extra rock, too.

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  3. sweetbaySeptember 2, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    What a beautiful view of your garden.

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  4. Lisa at GreenbowSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    How inviting it looks as one meanders down the path toward the bench. Aaahhhhhh. I could sit there and soak up the scenery.

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  5. How It GrowsSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    Ahhhh...

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  6. Deborah at Kilbourne GroveSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    The bench with just a glimpse of the statue behind, so inviting.
    You have the best statues, it seems to be hard to find nice ones.
    Some of them can be quite "cheesy".
    I am actually looking for a "Flora" statue for my Flora Glade at the moment.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 2, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  8. Roses and LilacsSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Lovely, Phillip. Doesn't look like my tired late summer garden. I love the bowl too.
    Marnie

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  9. Deborah Younglao, Silk PainterSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    What a lovely oasis - serenity for the soul...

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  10. Mary Delle LeBeauSeptember 3, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    What an expanse of beauty. My garden is too small to show that, but I can really admire yours.

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  11. Rob (ourfrenchgarden)September 6, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    I could sit on that bench and just be.

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  12. CarolSeptember 6, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    I could sit on that bench for awhile in silence... Love the textures and hidden sculptures... You are quite the garden artist Phillip... inspirational!

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  13. Sarah LaurenceSeptember 6, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    It looks so spring like and peaceful. We already have a hint of fall up north. I love your roses in the post below too.

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