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| Entrance to the House |
Today I found the SECRET!
It was nestled in the Rose Garden at Filoli Gardens along with Marco Polo, Michelangelo, and Queen Elizabeth! Yes, the Secret is a rose!
But, the best part of the day wasn't the Rose Garden, it was the little treasures I found tucked away behind garden gates and hidden pathways.
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| Sunken Gardens. Note that the Olive trees are shaped like Goblets! |
I had never been to Filoli Gardens, but I have been to Versailles. I have to say I liked this just as much. I found the walk through the home interesting and the gardens magnificent!
I went by myself and actually enjoyed that. I could walk in silence and take in all of nature. I never once felt lonely. Sometimes it is nice to just slow down and, o.k. I have to say it, "Stop and Smell the Roses!"
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| This is Marco Polo! |
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| This is Secret! |
I'm not much of an expert when it comes to botanical and garden varietals. But, I do know a pretty flower when I see one. And I saw a lot of them. I'm surprised I only have 39 photos. I could have been out there all day snapping photographs. My treasures were taken with my iPhone. You don't even need to have that great of a camera to appreciate all the beauty that Filoli offers.
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| Even small places can have life! |
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| I just liked the moss growing on this piece! |
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| Beautiful Doves! |
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| Makes me think of Monet with the waterlilies! |
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| Not sure which way the sun dial was pointing! |
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| I wish this was my backyard! |
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| Another charming Gate! |
I learned that the name Filoli comes from combining the first two letters from the key words of Mr Bourn's credo: Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.
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| Rich lavender hues! |
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| Old door charm! |
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| Another tucked away bench! |
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| This is Spartacus! |
I know I did today!
Sylvia
P.S. They compost at Filoli!
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| They compost paper towels from the bathrooms! Great idea! |
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