Paradise Found: The Quarry Garden at Belsay
A little while ago I did a series of posts with photos from my first visit to Belsay Hall, Castles and Gardens (you can read those here, just scroll down) in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. I had yet to show the quarry garden which actually made me gasp as I walked into it and got an eyeful of its awesome rock formations, grotto and blossom trees. I could live in those gardens. I got to visit again when I was invited to the press day for their latest art exhibition called Extraordinary Measures which was a fantastic experience. I'll be posting about it just as soon as I can finish it. It was a fascinating exhibition, there's a lot to talk about!
And on to the gardens - are they not absolutely beautiful?
Photos by Denise Grayson @ The Swelle Life
Absolutely stunning photos!
Paradise indeed!
The flowers are exquisite...
xoxox,
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Posted by: Couture Carrie | May 19, 2010 at 02:57 AM
This is exactly what I imagine the Secret Garden to look like... BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Christina | May 19, 2010 at 03:54 AM
What an amazing place! I love parks and gardens.
And how fantastic aren't those large Rhododendron bushes?!?
Thank you for sharing this. I am absorbing healing energy from these images. Lovely lovely lovely!!
xx Charlotta
Posted by: Charlotta | May 19, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Those gardens are simply spectacular! They look like something out of a fairytale... so beautiful. Thanks for sharing these images with us. Now if only I could get my own garden just like this ;-)
P.S. We can definitely meet up when you're in Paris. I'll be in town that week so if you have time we can grab a coffee or go shopping? I'm pretty flexible during the day thankfully.
Posted by: HauteWorld | May 19, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Fantastic photos and I am so glad you enjoyed your visit to Belsay.
I met you at the press preview event for Extraordinary Measures.
I wondered whether you would mind adding the photos to the Belsay Hall Facebook page? I'm not sure whether you're a fan of the page or no - the link is below.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Belsay-United-Kingdom/Belsay-Hall-Castle-Gardens/290705618870
Thanks Katherine
Posted by: Katherine | May 19, 2010 at 03:02 PM
Now this? Is pure, natural beauty. I agree that they look like they are right out of some fairy tale, a place that seems only imaginable. Beautiful photos!
Posted by: Sheena | May 19, 2010 at 05:58 PM
Hooray for spring!!
Posted by: Good Girl Gone Blog | May 21, 2010 at 05:04 PM