Thursday, April 25, 2013

Houmas House Garden Tour

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Welcome back to Houmas House!  The gardens at this plantation are absolutely fabulous!!  I was totally amazed when we arrived.  As you leave the gift shop, the pond is the first thing you see!  Since we had an hour before our tour began, we followed the sounds of rushing water.  This was the first of many waterfalls in this area!
 
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The water came down this waterfall and actually flowed under the sidewalk…
 
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and formed little streams!  Here is just one of many seating areas!
 
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This is a tall double waterfall!
 
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There is another seating area under the pavilion on the hill.
 
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This is a view of the left side of the house.
 
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Here’s a view of the front lawn, complete with wedding set up!  Originally there were 28 live oaks down the alley but after the big flood in the late 20’s, a lot of the trees were removed to make way for the levee system.  The alley of trees functioned as a type of tunnel bringing in wind off the Mississippi River and would help cool the house in the hot summer months.  Once the levee was built, all the wall was blocked off.
 
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A view from the back yard looking toward the rear of the house.
 
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This next view is from the area of the waterfalls.  In the distance, you can see the water spray from the fountain that is in the back of the house. 
 
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Another view of the backyard from a different angle.
 
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A view from the right side…
 
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I so hope that you have enjoyed this tour!  I know that I really enjoyed taking out these pictures!  It was so hard to decide which pictures to use!  If you missed the first two posts on Houmas House, click on the links below!
 
 
Sharing with:
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Make it Pretty @ The Dedicated House
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll thru Life
Open House @ No Minimalist Here
Tuesdays Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
The Scoop Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch
Tuesdays at Our Home @ Our Home Away From Home
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not JUST A Housewife
Be Inspired Friday @ Common Ground
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Fabulously Creative Party @ Jennifer Rizzo
Tweak it Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Tips, Tutorials, & Tidbits @ StoneGable
Spring Party @ DIY by Design
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Oh, the Places I've Been @ The Tablescaper

10 comments:

  1. Hi Tammy,

    So nice to meet you!

    I had a lovely time on your Houmas House Garden Tour! I love the flower beds in the second last picture; the deep rust, mustard yellow and buttery yellow all nestled in the green border! Thanks for sharing!

    Poppy :)

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  2. Beautiful gardens! I love your blog header, too. So cheery and springy.

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  3. Stunning gardens! I love water features in the landscape.

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  4. Ouuu! I love every detail. This looks like an absolutely beautiful place to visit. Thanks so much for sharing it!

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  5. This is a stunning place. So glad you took photos to share with us.

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  6. What a gorgeous and peaceful place...just love the gardens!

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  7. How I love plantations and gardens and tours. Just lovely, my only regret is that I wasn't along with you seeing it in person. Thanks for the tour! di @ musings.

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  8. Thanks for the tour. It is so nice to have a little getaway while sitting on the sofa.

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  9. Thanks for taking us there! It is gorgeous.

    - The Tablescaper

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  10. Beautiful! I love, love, love the waterfalls. Thanks for sharing.

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Thank you so much for all your lovely comments! I try to return the favor and visit each one of you! ~Blessings, Tammy~