tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post8383702337731514521..comments2024-02-20T02:18:16.283-08:00Comments on The Northern New York Gardener: Downton Abbey??? Not Exactly- The Biltmore EstateSue Linkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-28326190762695500062015-01-12T18:17:47.862-08:002015-01-12T18:17:47.862-08:00Thank you, Carolyn. Yes, you could spend the whole...Thank you, Carolyn. Yes, you could spend the whole day there. There is so much to see with the house, gardens, trails, winery, etc. I think you will enjoy it. I hope you get the chance to visit it sometime. <br />We are planning on leaving home the end of February so should be in Florida by the beginning of March (that is if the weather cooperates). Looking forward to seeing you and everyone down there. Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-20047308395889377472015-01-12T08:34:30.574-08:002015-01-12T08:34:30.574-08:00Thanks for sharing Sue. I've never been there...Thanks for sharing Sue. I've never been there but now you've peaked my interest. Looks like the kind of place you could spend the whole day touring. When are you heading south? CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-45134309202322304472015-01-10T17:54:33.804-08:002015-01-10T17:54:33.804-08:00Shirley, that sounds awesome! I'd love to know...Shirley, that sounds awesome! I'd love to know who it is. If you find out, can you email me? Thanks. That would be a wonderful place to work. I think they have something like 1,800 employess.Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-61597953761749905782015-01-10T16:19:47.782-08:002015-01-10T16:19:47.782-08:00Sue, I believe a classmate from MACS works there. ...Sue, I believe a classmate from MACS works there. Directs traffic in the parking lot. I'll have to ask and more accurate info. Shirley Van Pettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-35745846901130576792015-01-10T10:11:07.532-08:002015-01-10T10:11:07.532-08:00The tulips were amazing, Donna. We were lucky they...The tulips were amazing, Donna. We were lucky they were blooming when we were there because a few days earlier or later and we probably would have missed them. Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-7871666489333622092015-01-10T10:08:19.345-08:002015-01-10T10:08:19.345-08:00Thank you, Bobbie. You are right in your descripti...Thank you, Bobbie. You are right in your description of it. There were so many paths that I would have loved to take and other gardens to visit, but when the rain started we headed inside. I was glad to be able to tour as much of it as we did. That must have been a nice road trip with your Dad. Glad you were able to enjoy it with him.Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-68162632235315183432015-01-10T08:13:44.557-08:002015-01-10T08:13:44.557-08:00I loved when I visited there in 2012. An earlier t...I loved when I visited there in 2012. An earlier trip looks like it has a lot of tulips to see. Like you, I too think it looks like it should be in Holland.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-40140419064482700502015-01-10T02:25:44.910-08:002015-01-10T02:25:44.910-08:00Great shots, Susan. My Dad and I visited the Bilt...Great shots, Susan. My Dad and I visited the Biltmore on a road trip from Fort Erie to my home in Seminole in the spring of 2006. A timeless place and a flower lovers dream, thanks for sharing. Bobbie HayekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-40359386729419072042015-01-09T19:03:47.243-08:002015-01-09T19:03:47.243-08:00That is wonderful, Ann, that you knew and cared fo...That is wonderful, Ann, that you knew and cared for one of Frederick Law Olmsted's relatives. I knew he designed Central Park in New York City, but I was amazed at all the other colleges and universities as well as the Capitol Building that he and his partner were involved in. <br />I hope you get a chance to visit it. I'm sure you'll love it. Thanks for your comments.Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-25868506231498651322015-01-09T18:50:32.012-08:002015-01-09T18:50:32.012-08:00Thank you, Lee. The gardens and architecture are j...Thank you, Lee. The gardens and architecture are just amazing. I'd like to go back myself sometime either in June or July when the gardens are in full bloom. But I think no matter what season you visit there it's always enjoyable. Thanks for commenting. Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-69145279456888989112015-01-09T18:44:20.063-08:002015-01-09T18:44:20.063-08:00I'm glad you enjoyed it Cindy! Thank you!I'm glad you enjoyed it Cindy! Thank you!Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-47045289559562441242015-01-09T17:39:39.892-08:002015-01-09T17:39:39.892-08:00Sue, you reminded me that I cared for a lady that ...Sue, you reminded me that I cared for a lady that was a relative of Frederick Law Olmsted in Lewiston. I just loved her.<br /><br />I hope to get to see the Biltmore Estate some time. Your photos are wonderful. I love the Conservatory! Great post!<br /><br />Ann Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15608781474687245746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-2355860702059549462015-01-09T14:16:47.570-08:002015-01-09T14:16:47.570-08:00This is such a beautiful place and you have captur...This is such a beautiful place and you have captured it so well with your photography. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and for the virtual tour. I would like to go see it someday so it's now on the list!Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208392136967108192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-9114205961492032592015-01-09T13:39:34.116-08:002015-01-09T13:39:34.116-08:00Enjoyed as always!!!!! Thanks Sue.Enjoyed as always!!!!! Thanks Sue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439979629894590388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-36570086698077142152015-01-09T13:04:39.174-08:002015-01-09T13:04:39.174-08:00Thank you, Donna. Some of the characters' Iris...Thank you, Donna. Some of the characters' Irish brogue in Downton Abbey was so heavy that I had to watch them through a few times before I understood what they were saying. I was able to watch some of the episodes that I missed on Netflix. And sometimes I think that PBS offers the previous series too. <br />The Biltmore was pretty impressive and I really didn't expect it to be as big as it was. I wish the weather was better because I would have liked to tour more of their gardens and walking trails. I'm glad you liked the pictures. It was hard to decide which photos to include in this post.<br />Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-44947667165764043332015-01-09T12:47:09.141-08:002015-01-09T12:47:09.141-08:00Sue I have never see Downton Abbey. I missed the ...Sue I have never see Downton Abbey. I missed the beginning and have no means by which to catch up. Maybe someday. I have never been to the Biltmore either. Maybe someday for that too, but I never tire of the pictures of it....yours are especially stunning. Thanks for sharing them.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-52250885438424425042015-01-09T12:25:10.493-08:002015-01-09T12:25:10.493-08:00It would be great to go at Christmas time. I think...It would be great to go at Christmas time. I think right now they are still decorated for Christmas through January 15, 2015. I haven't been to the Vanderbilt estates in Rhode Island yet, but they're on my bucket list. Thanks for commenting, Chris. Sue Linkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07190179382458092983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-724778346902655607.post-15360585468838640882015-01-09T12:06:21.827-08:002015-01-09T12:06:21.827-08:00I've never been there,but I would love to go a...I've never been there,but I would love to go at Christmas time.It is supposed to be fantastic.It reminds me of the Vanderbilt estates in Newport,RI.which are also fantastic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com