I mentioned on a recent post that my sister, cousins from St. Louis and I visited Chanticleer Gardens in Wayne, PA several weeks ago.
This estate began as the country retreat of Adolph Rosengarten, Sr. and his wife Christine, and dates back to the early 1900’s.
The photo above gives you a glimpse of what the 48 acres of Chanticleer has to offer.
An excerpt from the brochure says it best…
Chanticleer has been called the most romantic, imaginative, and exciting public garden in America. The garden is a study of textures and forms, where foliage trumps flowers, the gardeners lead the design, and even the drinking fountains are sculptural, It is a garden of pleasure and learning, relaxing yet filled with ideas to take home.
Here is just a sampling of some of the photos from our wonderful day spent at this miraculous garden retreat.
If you get the opportunity you must visit this enchanting place. What makes it stand out among so many public gardens is the fact that they have made an extraordinary effort to keep it from being commercialized in any way, and have succeeded.
As you walk the paths of the various gardens you feel as if you are visiting a friend’s home and gardens. If you have questions about the many plants there are numerous gardeners available to answer them.
This pretty much sums up the experience they hope it will be…
…Sit and enjoy the views. Relax, read, converse, meditate. Feel the sun on your back and the grass beneath your feet as you listen to the birds and enjoy the scents of the garden.