Monday, October 9, 2017

Longwood Gardens

Back on September 28th, we took a drive out to 
We have annual passes so it's worth the two hour drive...
truth be told, even if we didn't, this place is worth the drive.
There is always something special happening at the gardens, 
on this day we went to see the luminaries throughout the gardens and 
The Main Fountain Performances
The fountains have been under construction for several years...
they returned in May and the show is better than ever.

The main entrance to the Conservatory is always stunning.

The hubs and I always capture "a" picture here.
If I am going to be honest, we take as many as we have to, until I get one of myself that I like.

The pathways right now are green and lush.



We caught a lot of great reflections on this day...








...and the fountains were beautiful!!




Last up, when it got dark, were the luminaries.
There had to be thousands, decorating the open space and lining the paths.



This is the Italian Water Garden, the luminaries were spectacular here!

If you get a chance, visit their website here, this place is beautiful!

22 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello, Debbie. beautiful scenes and images from Longwood Gardens. It has been a few years since we've been there. I love all the reflections, you take cute photos of you and your hubby. I love the fountains and lights, they look lovely at night. Happy Monday, enjoy your day and new week ahead!

DeniseinVA said...

Hi Debbie, I have never been to Longwood and it is on our bucket list. It looks like an amazing place. Love your photos and always good to see you and your hubby. By the way, I have your chili recipe on my post today. Thanks again for letting me do that.

Beside a babbling brook... said...

Ohhhhh wowwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!

what a spectacular place! day and night!!!!!!

wow!!!!!!!

you do find the most amazing places, to visit!!!

Sally said...

Glory hallelujah! LOVE these, Debbie. :)

xoxo

Author R. Mac Wheeler said...

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♥ Łucja-Maria ♥ said...

Hello dear Debbie!
Stunning pictures and pictures.
Kisses and greetings.
Lucja

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Oh my gosh that is the most beautiful place! The shadowy reflections in the greenhouse on what looks like a marble floor (but surely can't be) are just gorgeous - well the whole place is beyond beautiful. Love the macro of that pretty purple flower (however did you decide to focus on that particular one ;>)? Wonderful to have a season pass as it would be great to be there for all the seasonal changes.

Marie Smith said...

It is an incredible place and you captured it beautifully!

Sue (this n that) said...

What a stunning place it is! Beautiful reflections too. Really enjoyed this visit, there's always something different to see each year, thanks Debbie for those magnificent photos :D) xx

Ruth Hiebert said...

WOW! Spectacular pictures. This place is filled with beauty.

Brian King said...

I always like it when you visit this place. The photos are beautiful! They really go all out!

Elizabeth Edwards said...

just gorgeous. i am loving the mirror image ... so neat!! i love your flip flops. cute! what fun!! glad i could go along with ya. ( ;

Jill said...

Wow! This place is breathtaking! That flower just made me go nuts. It's stunning! Everything there is beautiful. Especially you and Chuck!

Karen Lakis said...

What a beautiful trip - the luminaries are spectacular! I love the way you and Chuck take "a" picture - they always turn out great!

The Furry Gnome said...

Those evening and night shots are stunning!

LeAnn said...

Wow, I loved the spectacular photos that you took of your adventure there. I am happy that you go there friquently. The fountain and lights are so beautiful. I can see why you have season passes. You refleciton photo was awesome. You two do take some great photos of the two of you together. To me it looksl ike such a lovely place to just walk through and see such beauty and I am sure feeling of peace.
Blessings and hugs!

Wietrzyk said...

Beautiful water and light show :)

Kim said...

What a breathtaking place. Those fountains are unbelievable and the lights....glorious. Sweet photos of you and your husband. It takes many, many photos for me to get one of me that I am happy with.

Lowcarb team member said...

Wow!
What a place ... I so enjoyed my visit seen through your great photographs.

All the best Jan

Farm Girl said...

So pretty! I always enjoy it when you visit Longwood Gardens.

Ida said...

Wonderful. - Those fountains are so amazing. - I remember the lily pond. I almost lost my mom's camera there. I left the camera on the ground (had to use the bathroom and forgot the camera in the case). Thankfully a nice person saw it and picked it up until I returned to the area and gave it back to me. - You know how I love post of Longwood Gardens, this one did not disappoint.

Anvilcloud said...

Looks like quite the place, and those luminaries ...