Marin County Open Gardens Tour!

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Beauty Raises my FUNtelligence Quotient!

This weekend I went with a friend to tour private gardens on the Marin County Open Gardens Tour.  We had so much FUN driving around and visiting these beautiful homes with diverse gardens and amazing views.

I love feasting my minds eye on beauty both natural and manmade.  We saw a manicured 2-tier garden planted with roses,  a meditation area complete with Buddha stature, a tree house and fountains.   I visualized croquet games with lemonade served!  This home had a spectacular view of the San Francisco Skyline with sailboats dotting the bay. 

Our favorite garden was on a 30 acre estate overlooking the San Francisco Bay.  Several crescent-shaped terraces curve around a natural bowl in the land where a waterlily-coy pond lives.  The gardens overflow with ornamental grasses, perennials, a rose arbor, mini-orchard, olive grove, vegetable garden and more!  There are paths throughout and multiple sitting areas.  We enjoyed lounging on the decks imagining margaritas being served!  We didn't want to leave!

Beauty is everywhere and I appreciate how it fills me with JOY!  I am looking forward to next years Garden Tour!  These Open Garden Tours take place all over the country.

Check out their website to see gardens in your area! ENJOY!