Thursday, March 21, 2013

A Tree-lined Drive

These pictures were taken over a month ago but I wanted to use them before the weather got hot and the 'snow' pictures would look odd.

On a drive two of my daughters and I took just 'poking' around one day in the snow-covered village of Greenwich, Ct. we came upon an estate that was humongous! A large iron gate was at the end of a long tree-lined driveway.

This is my entry for Friday Fences. Thanks, Jan and Jer, for hosting this blog hop.

The entry gate. Notice the long drive. You can barely see the mansion sitting at the end of it. Looks a little like the White House, doesn't it?
 
The tree-lined driveway. The trees had twisted, gnarled limbs reaching for the sky. I have no idea what they are.
A closer view of the house and trees.
 
A closeup of the gate.

What a shame we just missed lunch with our hosts. Perhaps next time. (grin)


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  1. AnonymousMarch 21, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    An elegant fence and gate for a elegant house. Nice shots!

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  2. ValerieMarch 21, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    A great capture of contrasts and the estate certainly has very spacious grounds!

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 21, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    perfect. so decorative. & fun too!! ( :

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  4. SusannahMarch 21, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    It all looks so old and proper! The gate itself lends an air of elegance. Looks like everything is very well maintained. Great post, Latane. Very interesting.

    I wanted to mention your header and how it fascinates me. The bright, blue sky and the thin petals just intrique me....or is the PINK! I love pink.

    Have a nice evening,
    Susannah

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  5. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMarch 21, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    A grand entrance to a very grand place.

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  6. TexWisGirlMarch 21, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    wow! what a gorgeous estate! the trees really make a statement in that winter scene!

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  7. EbieMarch 21, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    That's a grand mansion. Beautiful contrast of colors!

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  8. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 21, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    Wow----that is one fancy-dancy place. Maybe I could be their maid!!!!! ha

    Thanks for sharing how the 'other' half live.... ha

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  9. Leave It To DavisMarch 21, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    Stately mansion with a very dignified fence to go with it.

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  10. A Colorful WorldMarch 22, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    It DOES look like the White House! And look at those trees! Great gate, and house and trees. Awesome!

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  11. RoseMarch 22, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    That looks like such a strong gate. And there is just something about a tree lined driveway...I love them.

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  12. Jan n JerMarch 22, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    Gorgeous fence, I bet the line of trees leading up to the house is gorgeous in the spring/fall

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  13. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. RevrunnerMarch 22, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    Snow is like frosting on the cake.

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  15. AnonymousMarch 22, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    So very pretty. Hope you have a nice weekend.

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  16. Maggie AnnMarch 22, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Can you imagine living there? Wow...move over Downton Abbey's Highclere castle....lol

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  17. JaniMarch 23, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Absolutely beautiful pictures!Thanks for sharing!

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