Sorry I’ve not posted any Thursday Doors these past few weeks, my phone signal has been very erratic lately and we don’t have internet in the house. yet. I hope this post will make up for it, though.
The Slieve Russell Hotel is set in the most wonderful grounds you could imagine. For this week’s post I’ll take you on a walk around some of the gardens. Let’s start with the fountain that greets you at the entrance.
Then move on to one of the many walkways that take you through a well laid out landscape.
These steps lead you to a covered pathway.
You will find a bench at the end, where you can relax, surrounded by beautiful shrubs and foliage.
This is where we stumbled across another door, on a little cabin. Not sure what it is used for but it’s in a lovely setting.
Next week, we can continue our tour of these beautiful grounds and learn some of the history of the area. Thanks for your company and if you’d like to see more Thursday Doors, have a look at Norm’s blog
Lovely Jean, especially the pathway.
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It’s such a peaceful place, Jennie.
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It certainly looks that way, Jean.
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Beautiful!
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It is, Jack.
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Jean, this was a wonderful way to start my day, especially with cloudy skies, rain in the forecast, and work. I’d love to sit on that bench after wandering the paths.
janet
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This was after a shower of rain, so all the benches were wet, Janet. I’ll bring a towel next time ☺
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Good idea. Nothing quite as much fun as sitting on a wet bench! 😦
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I want to sit on that bench! Beautiful photos.
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It was damp from the rain, Brenda. Worth getting wet though, in such a lovely setting.
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Definitely worth getting wet! =)
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This is an intriguing place…pathways, doors, fountains, and beautiful foliage. Lovely and inviting.
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It’s not far from our house, Margo. I must visit more often.
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Truly awesome. Thanks.
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Thanks for stopping by.
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So green and lovely. That cabin would make a great writer’s hideaway.
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It would, Jan 📝📚📖
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I love the gardens and that little cabin is perfect!
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Next week’s photos are even better, Dan ☺
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Looking forward to seeing them.
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What a peaceful looking place. Just perfect to go for a relaxing stroll or a quiet place to sit and read.
Welcome back Jean 🙂
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Thanks, Norm. And it costs nothing to spend as long as you like there. ☺
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What a beautiful garden – I love that walkway… You can imagine all sorts of secret meetings and adventures in such a place…
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There are quite a few lovely walkways in the grounds, Sarah. I have some photos to post of another one next week.
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I am really looking forward to seeing those!
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Such stunning gardens and they feel so relaxing. One of my favourite poems is “The Road Less Taken” and I love photos of paths and all they represent.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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I love taking shots of pathways and boardwalks, they draw you into the picture.
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Hello Friend, missed your cheerful presence at Thurs. Doors. Your intro line just made me realize how dependent we are on phone and internet lines.These gardens are so relaxing and peaceful!
You still have your two “kids” at home?
Didn’t check before I came here, but the name for my new blog is Junieper at http://thejesthstudio.wordpress.com – this is still Jesh StG (had to separate my old and this blog completely to get the max space from wordpress without having to pay).
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Our son is still with us, but our daughter is off to art college beginning of September. I’m going to miss her a lot, but I’m excited for her starting out on a new adventure.
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Super pretty! Great mood in that first shot, too 🙂
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Thanks, Joey, it’s my new favourite place to go.
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Beautiful. This was worth some wait.
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Thanks, it’s lovely there, even in the rain.
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