There is so much beauty around the Dartington estate. Unfortunately, one quick visit doesn't allow one to see everything. Around each bend in the many garden paths, each corner of the imposing medieval buildings, there are delightful surprises waiting to enthral the senses.
Known as a year round national center of excellence in arts, music, performance and cinema in Britain, Dartington International Summer School is also world famous.
Entering the Great Hall.
Courtyard apartments adjoining the Great Hall.
Jacobs Pillow..........Peter Randall Page.
A pleasing blend of ancient and modern garden art.
Swan Fountain....Willi Soukop
Bluebell-lined pathways to secret places.
My unexpected visit to Dartington's gardens was perfectly timed. No crowds, pleasant weather, silence except for birdsong, Spring blooms in full color, even empty litter containers. Perfection in an English garden.Wendy, of the beautiful Merlewood House, in Torquay, took me on this wonderful garden tour. See my sidebar for information on accommodation at Wendy's delightful B&B ~ a great place to stay in Devon.
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An empty estate, in spring to play in. Magical.
ReplyDeleteThe moss dressing swan fountain is my favorite.
Absolutely lovely. I feel like I've been transported into the pages of an old novel - - -
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely visit - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteENGLAND---nobody does it better. These photos are just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteTo answer your question on my blog, I am making a collection of hats, scarves (later) and ponchos to sell in our church craft show in October. I am getting an early start. I think I have ten ponchos made so far. I have sold two to friends online. One of them is yet to be made though. She told me what she wants.
Have a good day.
Nancy
I agree with my mother...noone does it better than the British! I just want to jump on the ferry but then I have no energy to jump off the couch yet...lol. I do hope we can go again soon. I was talking to Jos about going this week to the Dicken's festival in Rochester but we just knew I could not make it. *sigh* I am really loving the photos and also would like to have that lock on my garden gate.
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Heidi
Hi Mary ... I am also curious as to what will happen to Dartington in the future. I would love to stay in one of those apartments!
ReplyDeleteThe gothic windows make me swoon! Even the trash has a pretty place to stay. I know I would love Dartington! ~Lori
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, What a great estate to be able to visit and with a personal guide even... I just love walking through english gardens and all the walkways. Thanks for the gorgeous tour.
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Oh, that bluebell path into a darkened garden--mystery, magic, intrigue. What a wonderful setting, thanks for showing it to us.
ReplyDeleteLove it, love it. I love the British atmosphere. I know I have ancestors from there and I guess it really comes to the surface in a piece like this.
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Fabulous place. England seems to be full of places like that and no body does gardens better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tour! You can just imagine the bygone residents of Darlington in that setting. England seems as lovely and unchanged at least in those kind of places. I am off to Paris next week en route to a conference and am looking forward immensely!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to visit Dartington, one of my favourite places.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous estate and gardens! Love the tour. xo, suzy
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