The Gardens at Longwood

Last week I was delighted to visit Longwood Gardens with Jerry and Mom. It had been several years since I had the pleasure to experience their Christmas display. Longwood Gardens is in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, about 2 1/2 hours from our home. We also enjoyed lunch in their restaurant. It was a lovely excursion!

This post will share some of the snaps I took during this visit. And for many of you that have enjoyed the beauty of Longwood Gardens in person, may these pictures awaken your memory of the beauty and delight you saw when you were there.

Mom purchased the large and beautiful Longwood Gardens Christmas book, which is a complete book of the beginnings of Longwood Gardens by the du Pont family, and history of their lives. I just began reading it last evening, and I must share this reading with you that definitely made me smile!

It's a letter Pierre du Pont wrote to his wife's father when he asked for Alice's hand in marriage: "Alice said that she would tell you that she has consented to share my lot in life but I do want her consent to have your approval. No man can claim to merit the sacrifice that a woman must make in marrying but he can promise to do all in his power to compensate her for what she gives. This promise I give, may I be capable of carrying it into effect!"

And on that note, a very happy 28th anniversary to Jerry and me!

Hope you've enjoyed the beauty!