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 The Sunken Garden was built about a hundred years ago and has been restored.


 At one time this portal framed a view of the cove.  It is a beautiful lawn with several kinds of palm trees lining it.
 Spanish moss.
 The water garden has not been restored.  That is not pond scum, but tiny leaved duck weed.
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  1. BarbMarch 21, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Wonderful photos of this lush space. The one with the woman in a hat looks old-timey.

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  2. Arkansas PattiMarch 21, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    What a nice relaxing, beautiful place. That duck weed is so tiny and will take over.

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  3. Arkansas PattiMarch 21, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    I had to go back and look and I agree with Barb on the lady in the hat.

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  4. Sally WesselyMarch 21, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    I love the photos. I'd love to see the Spanish moss. It is very cool that the old garden has been restored.

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  5. LindaMarch 21, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    You're talking my language with that hanging moss. I do love that look.

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  6. Grandma KcMarch 22, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Wonderful photos! And certainly a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing!

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  7. MargaretMarch 22, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    The word lush comes to mind.

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  8. Grandma Yellow HairMarch 23, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    Wow what a great place to visit. I had to go back a post and read more about this interesting place.
    I love visiting old places and learning their history.
    Thanks for sharing this and the pics are great.
    Love
    Maggie

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