Merry Christmas to All! The following photos were taken as David and I went on a walking tour of Bellingrath Gardens. The photos don't do the Gardens true justice. This was the most elaborate Christmas Lighting we have ever seen.
We have met some very nice families at the church we are attending. Shane and Lisa Clark lead a small group which we are planning on getting involved in after the New Year. They invited us to join them for this tour.
This Estate garden is located on the Isle aux Oies River, with a conservatory, nature walk, water features, and several themed gardens. The gardens first opened in 1932 for seasonal tours, free to the public. But by 1934 there was such an overwhelming response the Bellingraths decided to have it open year around. There is now a fee to tour this garden.
Some of the displays are set up around the Mirror Lake, like the Train, Swans and Alligators. In the Alligator photo, notice the pot in the middle. It is "A Crab Boiling Pot". Crab Boils are a big thing down here. We haven't been to one yet.
I'll blog more photos of the Gardens in a few days. These are just a teaser.
You can go to this link www.bellingrath.org to learn more of the history behind Bellingrath Gardens and it's owners.
