Week 204 - The Brookgreen Gardens Photo Collection - 07-11-2010

Brookgreen Gardens, Murrels Inlet, South Carolina:

In 1931, Archer and Anna Hyatt Huntington established Brookgreen Gardens to preserve the native flora and fauna and display objects of art within that natural setting. The gardens occupy what was formerly the Oaks, Brookgreen, Springfield and Laurel Hill rice plantations

Today, Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and a display garden with the most extensive collection in the world of figurative sculpture in an outdoor setting by American artists. Many of the sculptures were created by Anna. (Above description is from their website www.brookgreen.org)

This sculpture is on Highway 17 at the entrance to the Gardens between Murrels Inlet and Pawley's Island, South Carolina.

The long entrance drive gives you a sample of the enormous and beautiful landscaping.

This covered area has human figurative sculptures.

This section is for pets and other animals.

One of the many reflection pools in the gardens.

The raising of the US Flag.

A replica or rebuilt cabin used by the indentured servants.

Colorful living salamander statues peering at the birds.

Ladies relaxing in the sun.

Fido rests while some weird dude rides the telephone pool.

Another sample of the endless acres of landscaping.

"Now, that's what I'm talking about!"

These gardens will take several days to see and appreciate everything and fortunately your pass is good for seven days.

Again, we are hoping soon to sign with a renter so that we may bring you fresh travelogues. We would appreciate your prayers.

Love, Pete and Ellen

Photos from May 2007