Yaddo Gardens

After a recent kayaking excursion, the Mr. and I found Yaddo Gardens randomly by using the GPS.  We were trying to find any ol' spot to sit down and eat our picnic lunch. Close to giving up and driving around in a few circles, we finally found Yaddo Gardens in Saratoga Springs which was very much hidden away. In fact, we drove past the entrance two or three times since it was a leafy, foliage-y area. We were ready to sit at a lone picnic bench somewhere, but I'm glad we kept looking just a little bit longer!

The mansion

It was a really pretty, free place to stop by for lunch. You can read about Yaddo's history here.  The huge house on the property is for artistic types, but the gardens are generally open to the public, from what I can figure out.

Guess what time we were eating lunch?

 The inscription on the sundial says:

Time

~   is   ~

Too slow for those who wait

Too swift for those who fear

Too long for those who grieve

Too short for those who rejoice

But for those who Love, Time is

~   Eternity   ~

"Yaddo

1901"

View from the center

A statue named Christalan, which symbolizes youth, chivalry, and victory over mortality

 There were many bright flowers

We had a beautiful day to spend outside.

One of my favorite photos from this trip!

Linking up through lowercase letters for Miscellany Monday!