There seems to be no end to the sculptures at Bedrock Gardens. What a pure delight!
Capturing the details was truly a pleasure.
I would love this piece to hang in my "nook" a breezeway outside of my house. All of the artwork is available for sale at Bedrock Gardens.
I'm sure you are just as curious as I am to see what is inside the barn at Bedrock Gardens - lots of fodder for more sculptures and garden art!
Over the course of the next couple of blog posts, I'll share some more sculptures.
I really like the top on this sculpture.
Until tomorrow!
Kathryn, Collage Diva
Although our tour of Bedrock Gardens is winding down, I still have more photos to share of the amazing art.
I have more photos to share. Swing back tomorrow!
Namaste,
Kathryn, Collage Diva
Today I thought I would start with some shots of the garden art next to the wiggle waggle. Click to enlarge this photo to enjoy the details.
Look at the blue glass!
Stunning, isn't it?
I could hear the guinea hens before our paths crossed.
This one recommends that we head over to the right, he says, "Follow the belgian fence and rock wall and you'll find a magnificent blue flower in bloom. Go check it out!"
Here is the Belgian fence our guinea hen friend told us about. Eleven types of apple trees are espaliered in the Belgian style to form a hundred-foot fence. Click on the image to see it enlarged.
Here is a closer look at this beautiful fence.
Along the wall we find lots of hens and chicks.
My what lovely succulents!
Let's keep walking, I'm so curious to find that blue flower.
That guinea hen was right! These blue flowers are stunning, especially on this early spring day.
I thought I would share a few more shots before we call it a day.
Another one of those funky chairs offers us a place to rest and take in the scope of the property.
"Your tour is almost done!" squeeked the bird. "I hope you'll come back to see us again."
Oh Mr. Bird, I'm not ready to leave just yet. Even though we have made our way back to the house, I still have a blog post or two of interesting shots to share. (click on the image above to enlarge)
Swing back tomorrow and I'll give you a peak inside the barn. I also have several other sculptures to show you.
Namaste,
Kathryn, Collage Diva
Today we enter Conetown, a Pinetum, of fifty or so dwarf and standard conifers.
I continue to be enchanted by all that I see here at Bedrock Gardens.
The CopTop is a copper topped structure, capped by an antique skylight. Rotating seats made from farm detritus allow a 360 degree panorama.
These are very comfortable seats. Have a seat and take in the view.
Here let me help you. I've pulled this one around for you.
A two hundred foot curving water channel, named wiggle waggle leads us back to the barn and house. Click on this image to see it enlarged.
It is time to stretch our legs and wiggle waggle our way to the next garden feature.
I adore all of the details.
Are you ready to see more?
Well look who is showing us how to do the wiggle waggle! I would trust her as she speaks from her heart.
I'll leave us here for today. I can see you need to work on that wiggle waggle. I promise to show you more tomorrow.
Keep smiling throughout the day and be sure to add a little swag to your walk.
Namaste,
Kathryn, Collage Diva
An eight-foot-high arch of the Acrobats frames a series of waterfalls and ponds. Nestled in there is a Japanese tea house.
Have you done your morning stretches today? Take a moment now to roll that stiff neck of yours. How do I know it is so stiff? I see that you are sitting at your computer, that is how I know!
Originally a vernal pool, this base pond is ten-feet deep. Salamanders still return each spring to lay their egg masses.
I'm eager to come back in late fall when over thirty Japanese Maples flame into color. The Tea House, with its Murphy bed, anchors the spot for both day and night time enjoyment. I'll have to return to take more photos of the Tea House to show you how darling it is. On this day, there were many people hanging out near it and I didn't want to post photos of them onto my blog.
How sweet and lovely it is here.
Clever sculptures are nestled right in with the live plants.
There is something so soothing in a waterfall. Look upward and you'll see some chairs. I know you want to stay a while, let's go up there and take a seat.
As we walk up the path, be sure to stop and look back on the view. Can you see the Acrobats?
Oh watch out, don't step on the dragon!
"Greetings" says the crane. "I'm so happy you didn't step on my friend the dragon. Take a seat and enjoy the view from here."
Can you hear my "ooohs" and "ahhhs" among the sound of the water flowing in the falls and ponds?
As a child I loved to play in the woods. My imagination ran wild with either an espionage mission or something more magical filled with fairies, gnomes, hobbits, pixies, and the like. This place brings me back and I feel that same sense of wonder and playfulness. Oh it is good to feel young again!
We leave the woods tomorrow and I'll show you some other views at Bedrock Gardens.
Until then,
Namaste,
Kathryn, Collage Diva
I spy something very shiny in the baxis at Bedrock Gardens. Could it be that this tree is ready for the disco? Is it really sporting a sexy sequin outfit?
Let's move in to take a closer look.
Retired CD's decorate this tree.
After walking through the dark forest we came to the pond where at one end are two thrones. We sat down feeling dwarfed in these chairs. We imagined they were the seats of a Bear King & Queen. What a magical place.
We rested for a while and watched the people on the other side of the pond.
As we pressed on we passed some more interesting large sculptures.
Among my favorite large sculptures are these three that look like figures or maybe sentinels.
A closer look shows the unique materials that are used. I just love all of the colors, textures, patterns, and shapes.
These detailed shots are among my favorite photos of the day.
Believe it or not, there is still more! Tomorrow we will work our way to the petit pond and Japanese tea house.
Until then,
Kathryn, Collage Diva
We've been strolling through the Bedrock Gardens all week. It is time to sit back and relax.
Would you like the chair or the rocker on the right? Both are very comfortable.
Take a seat right here.
The neighbor's property offers a lovely view.
Stay as long as you like. Rest up for tomorrow we head to the baxis, dark woods, and pond.
Until then enjoy!
Kathryn, Collage Diva
I couldn't resist sneaking in a picture of my dear friend and photo buddy, Claudia. Here she is capturing the detail of an unusual sculpture.
At the center of the spiral garden sits two funky orange chairs.
Along the perimeter on one side are twirling ventilators on spiral poles that emphasize the Fibonacci based paving laid in a moss floor.
To the right of the spiral is a rock wall where you'll find a variety of things tucked in and around like this sleeping figure.
This rock wall was so much fun to photograph. I loved all of the little figurines.
Albeit this one is a little scary, it is still really cool!
Friends, there is still more to see! I'll post more photos tomorrow. Stop by!
Namaste,
Kathryn, Collage Diva
Upon exiting the parterre garden, large sweeping pathways lead to the garish garden. (click to see this photo enlarged)
At one end stands this very cool sculpture.
See the bright blue lines peeking through the sculpture? Let's take a closer look.
This blue tree looks like something plucked out of a Dr. Seuss book.
A closer look at the tree reveals some white mushrooms.
Further down along this garden path I stopped and turned around. There is so much to see here!
One of my favorite garden ornaments were these glass flowers. I love how they add height and interest to a shade garden.
It was a cloudy day which was perfect lighting to catch this look of the glass.
Further down from the garish garden you'll find this bird bath and
stacks of stones carefully arranged and balanced.
I simply adore this piece. Wouldn't it make a great gate design?
This was the season for tulips, one of my very favorite flowers.
Here is another whimsical Dr. Seuss-like sculpture.
I'm sure it is hard to believe that there is even more to see! Swing back tomorrow to view some very different garden spaces.
Namaste,
Kathryn, Collage Diva
