As promised, this is Part II of my pictures from the historic Old Westbury Gardens. Don’t forget to check out the first set of pictures and some details about the house and gardens in yesterday’s post, right here!
A little glimpse inside the house.
The Thatched Cottage, which was basically like a giant playhouse for the children. It was given by the Phipps’ to their only daughter Peggy, on her tenth birthday. Some present, huh! Today you can still peek inside the windows and see the sorts of toys that children played with in 1906. Funnily enough, as per the Westbury website, Peggy writes in her memoirs that she preferred playing with her brothers in the little log cabins that they had as playhouses.
I can’t wait to go back to Westbury in June when the roses are in full bloom! There are lots of things that I didn’t get to photograph this time, like the pool, the back terrace, and the rose garden, so a return trip is definitely in order. I’ve only been to the gardens in spring and summer, but I can imagine how lovely it would be in fall with all the leaves changing colors, and even winter, all covered in snow.
If you live anywhere near or on Long Island, I highly recommend taking a day to visit Westbury Gardens. It is simply the most picturesque, peaceful place, full of rich history and an almost overwhelming amount of beauty to soak in.
How beautiful! Have you ever had the chance to visit the Newport, RI mansions? It feels like a totally different world. The mansions and the grounds are gorgeous (and the views of the ocean too). I'd highly recommend making a trip if you ever have the chance.
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Your pictures are so beautiful! Great post 🙂
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Cheers,
Bhreagh
Thanks Bhreagh!
Theres nothing better than a stroll through the park in the summertime!
-Alex
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I totally agree! 🙂
How beautiful! Have you ever had the chance to visit the Newport, RI mansions? It feels like a totally different world. The mansions and the grounds are gorgeous (and the views of the ocean too). I'd highly recommend making a trip if you ever have the chance.
I've never been, but that sounds right up my alley! I would love to visit, thanks for the suggestion 🙂