“And those who know your name put their trust in you, for you, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
Psalm 9:10
Hello dear friends. So many of you commented and seemed to enjoy our trip to Gibbs Gardens. Today let’s return to finish the tour. These two posts don’t begin to show all there is to see of the 300 acre gardens, but hopefully you get a glimpse of one man’s vision! If you missed part one, you can click here.
God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures.
-Francis Bacon
Water reflections are one of my favorite scenes to photograph. Gibbs Gardens have some of the most beautiful ones!
Rhododendrons were in bloom and they are stunning!
“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.”
-Rudyard Kipling
Sally and Jim Gibbs have 11 grandchildren and over the years have collected sculptures to represent each grandchild and their personalities. I loved all of them, but this one was a favorite…a grandchild sitting on a limb playing a flute!
Just look at the size of the hostas!
The Manor House is a mix of European architecture. The north view is reminiscent of an English manor house that overlooks the gardens. Architectural accents were purchased in Europe prior to building and used throughout the house, including a twelve foot 14th century French limestone fireplace, 17th century French interior doors, and 18th century French beveled and leaded glass doors and windows. Antique heart pine and herringbone brick floors blend nicely with the iron staircase railing and European antique furnishings. I can only imagine how beautiful the interiors are!
Cascading layers of garden rooms and woodlands embrace the home. Sounds of waterfalls lure you to a beautiful pool.
A reader that commented on my first Gibbs Gardens post used to live close enough to try and visit during all four seasons every year. She said when Mr. Gibbs is at home he loves to sit outside and chat with visitors. What a visit that would be!
This is a view of one of the gardens as you approach the Manor House. The roses were not in full bloom when we were there two weeks ago. This photo was posted on their Instagram this week, isn’t it gorgeous?
There are over a 1000 rhododendrons planted on a forested slope of mature deciduous trees. Blossoms appear in April and bloom until June.
A Chinese fringe tree, similar to our native fringe tree, strikes a beautiful picture in the Japanese Gardens!
Foxgloves…they are such a stately flower!
The Rhododendron Gardens have varying shades of pink, red, white, purple, and lavender!
During July and August over 500 crape myrtles bloom throughout Gibbs Gardens. Can you imagine this allee of 100 “Natchez” crape myrtles in bloom?
Amsonia hubrichtii, commonly called bluestar or Arkansas bluestar is a native plant to the south-central US, particularly Arkansas and Oklahoma, but obviously can be found elsewhere! A beautiful plant that we were not that familiar with.
I just had to include another photo (I shared some last week) of the bridge fashioned after Monet’s famous Giverny Gardens.
With social distancing, no one was available to snap a photo of both of us!
Thank you for joining us as we walked through these world class gardens. There was no way to capture the beauty with my amateur photography. We are planning to return in the fall. Wishing you a joy-filled day!
Info: gibbsgardens.com
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Pieced Pastimes, Between Naps on the Porch, Katherines Corner, Follow The Yellow Brick Home,
Lovely photos, felt I was almost there.
Cath
Thanks so much Cath. Hope all is well with you!
What a gorgeous property and garden Pam! Thank you for sharing part 2. It’s looks like you picked the perfect day to visit with those brilliant blue skies.
Mary, the gardens are truly amazing as was the day we visited.
Pam, those gardens are beautiful beyond words. How wonderful that you were able to visit. Thank you for creating this lovely post for all of us, it is so appreciated. Wishing you a beautiful day and weekend, dear friend.
Sandra, thank you. Have a lovely Thursday!
I love seeing those photos of the gardens. Thanks for sharing.Will definitely have to put this on my list of things to do.Looks like you had perfect weather.
Thank you Della and the weather was perfect!
Pam, What a nice treat today! The pictures and the gardens are outstanding! The blooms are prolific, colorful and the layout is wonderful. The house sounds beautiful on the inside and it’s definitely beautiful on the outside. The pool is gorgeous. It looks so inviting. Mr. Gibbs’ vision is indeed a sight to behold! I really enjoyed the tour! Thanks for sharing with us. This is a property that would be intriguing anytime of the year. Fall and Spring trips sound like a great idea! Have a great day! Clara♥️
Thank you Clara. Wishing you a most wonderful day ♥️
What a beautiful place!
Yes it is!
Oh my, Pam, what a stunning place to visit! Each photograph is beautiful and looks like a painting, and that gorgeous house! I can only imagine how it must be decorated. Thanks for taking us along on your visit! Take care, sweet friend! Happy Thursday!
Thank you and it truly is a magical place! Have a wonderful weekend sweet friend!
So peaceful and stunningly beautiful, thank you so much for taking us on tour! I loved the statue of the little one sitting on a limb playing the flute! All your pictures and travels are so very much enjoyed. Thank you!
Thank you Sue. I loved the little flute player!
Just lovely! 💚💚💚
I am thrilled that you went along for part of the tour!
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Just beautiful Pam! Thank you!
My pleasure and thank you!
Dear friend, thank you for showing so much beauty. These gardens are simply stunning. Each corner is perfectly designed, there is no improvisation although it seems wild … No, not at all … everything is wonderful. The building is very beautiful, I love this style from all my life, it is super elegant.
I really enjoyed, thanks, a hug
Querida Dolores, estoy muy contenta de que me hayas acompañado en la gira. Esta es la visión de un hombre, casi 300 acres de belleza. Pasamos un día maravilloso caminando por todos los jardines increíbles. Enviando tus abrazos amigo!
What a spectacular garden to visit. Thank you so much for sharing. This must be a garden close to you, such amazing inspiration.
Carolyn
Carolyn, it is about 2 1/2 hours away, but it was well worth. Hope to go back during autumn.
Love touring these beautiful gardens with you. The reflecting ponds are so beautiful. The foxgloves, rhodendron, and rose garden offer much beauty. I like the bridge and your sweet photo. Hope to visit these gardens someday soon.
Thank you Dianne. I hope you visit one day!
This was very enjoyable. I am glad for y’all you can visit there easily in a day trip. The gardens are so lovely and I am glad it was a pretty day.
I love seeing the foxgloves, roses, rhododendron, hostas, and statuary.
Your water reflection pictures are lovely.
It is five and a half hours to Gibbs Garden from our house so it would have to be an overnight trip for us.
I hope you can go in the future, you would love it. It would be fun to meet you all in the fall at Gibbs Gardens!
I truly believe in osmosis…. your photos put us there and what exquisite sights to behold. Mr. Gibbs certainly had a great
vision and a great heart to share his creation with others… The pool and ponds are so tranquil and tempting. It all looks so
natural, uncontrived and beckoning. Such intuitive talent and sensitivity…. Thank you for this lovely visit, Pam dear.
I am so glad you enjoyed, Mary. Have a lovely weekend!
What a beautiful, beautiful way to get away and be able to stroll the magnificent gardens. I love the water features and oh that bridge….thank you for bringing us such beauty…something we all need!
It was a wonderful day trip on a perfect weather day!
Gorgeous, Pam. And you were there on the most perfect blue-sky day! I bet every window in that lovely Manor House had a great view of the garden, too. How lovely to wake up there! (Probably like waking up at Pam and Butch’s house!)
You are sweet Jeanie. The day was weather perfect!
What a beautiful tour! These gardens are stunning and beyond words spectacular!
Your photos are exquisite… like paintings.
What a vision… Mr. Gibbs had!
Happy Weekend to you!
Thank you Nancy, happy weekend to you!
I enjoyed the picture of you on the bridge! I forgot to tell you that.
Thank you Nancy!
Your photos are stunning Pam! What an incredibly gorgeous place, thank you for taking us along!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna!
What a delight Pam! ♥
Bless you,
Jennifer
Blessings Jennifer!
In the spring, I tell myself, I’ll go to Gibbs Gardens for the day. I have yet to do so, in spite of many good intentions. I simply have to go soon! Thanks for sharing!
Oh, my! I have so been looking forward to this post, and I saved coming here until I could fully enjoy it and not be rushed! SO, so beautiful. I can’t help but think how beautiful Heaven must be – if we can see such glory and splendor in this life, think how it will be over there! If our loved ones could send us a message, they would surely not be able to put into words how pretty and wonderful it is there. They would not want to come back to this old, sin-blighted world. How I do praise God for eyes to see such things down here and am so grateful you captured this visit on your camera and shared it with us! Many blessings to you on this Lord’s Day!
Thank you so much Cheryl. “Eye hath not seen” how beautiful heaven must be! Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
That is so beautiful!!
It truly is!