Iford Manor (Part 2)
(Continued from Part 1) ... I knew that Iford Manor was my kind of garden when I saw the statue of "Dying Gaul" perched on top of a wall. We can't afford one for our garden but we do have a little version inside the house - The garden continues uphill with areas that are naturalized as well as manicured - A very theatrical area with some of the statuary from Peto's travels - Peto loved curved benches. In addition to Italian gardens, he was influenced by the Arts & Crafts movement. Some think that his love of curved benches came from the paintings of Lawrence Alma-Tadema. Some copies of his works were found in Peto's files - "Expectations" by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema Small buildings also dotted the landscape - The largest building was the cloister which housed more of his classical treasures - There is even a Japanese garden - Various pathways and woodland trails led to a road above the gardens. This set of stairs was roped off, but there were more ...
What a wonderful place. It lowers the BP just looking at pictures of it.
ReplyDeleteWhen I retire, I hope to get another camper and continue visiting the state parks I missed the first go around. Very pretty. Thanks for posting. I started working two jobs the camper was sitting there, so I sold it. Mary
ReplyDeleteA lovely park and your vacation home rocked! I don't blame you for not cooking on vacation. It wouldn't be one then.
ReplyDeleteLooks rather tranquil and inviting. Lovely photos. Must keep that one on the list of interesting places to visit.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy Southern gardens so much! I hope to see this garden some day too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post. Unless you object, I've linked it on my state parks web magazine, http://www.scoop.it/t/state-parks/.
ReplyDeleteSome friends of mine love this house so much they actually built a replica of it and live in it now.
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