Thursday, June 10, 2010

Ireland's Most Romantic Gardens






Altamont Gardens (Tullow, Co. Carlow) are described as "Ireland's most romantic garden" - and it is!







Heywood Gardens (Ballinakill, Co. Laois) - all that remains of this beautiful estate is the sunken garden, the woodland gardens and lakes designed by Sir Edward Lutyens.  Sadly the wonderful house was burnt down in 1950.  This garden truly is heaven on earth.

Images - Brabourne Farm
Posted by Brabourne Farm at 4:16 AM
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18 comments:

  1. All things nice...June 10, 2010 at 4:55 AM

    Love your fabulous photographs of Ireland- amazing!

    All things nice...

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  2. Marina MottJune 10, 2010 at 5:33 AM

    marvelous!!!

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  3. for the love of a houseJune 10, 2010 at 5:47 AM

    Absolutely breathtaking....

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  4. LaurenJune 10, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    so so lovely. those red petals on the ground and bushes is such a beautiful shot!

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  5. Jeanne HenriquesJune 10, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    I am loving this tour Leigh!!!
    Great photographs :)

    jeanne

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  6. DominiqueJune 10, 2010 at 7:00 AM

    I love these pictures so beautiful.
    http://caribbeaneco-living.blogspot.com/

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  7. Pamela Terry and EdwardJune 10, 2010 at 7:13 AM

    Pure magic.

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  8. Anne MarieJune 10, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    did you take those photographs? they are so amazing......that truly is one of the most beautiful gardens I have ever seen!

    just breathtaking!

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  9. Sarah BJune 10, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    What stunningness! Are you getting inspired to make some garden additions at Brabourne Farm :)

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  10. Maurie@GraciousInteriors.blogspotJune 10, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    The gardens reflect the artists' eyes--the Altamon garden's designer, Sir Edward Lutyens, and yours!

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  11. Charlotta WardJune 10, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Hello!
    Yes it looks amazing and very romantic indeed. The picture with the pink petals spilling onto the pathway is heaven!
    The pond with the water lilies remind me of the lake I grew up by - it was full of red, white and yellow lilies that we used to tangle our feet in when we swam.. :)

    Hope you are well and that the Southern Highlands aren't too cold.

    xx Charlotta

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  12. Michelle May-The Raspberry RabbitsJune 10, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    Oh my gosh! How incredibly gorgeous!

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  13. Gypsy PurpleJune 10, 2010 at 12:44 PM

    This is absolutely fabulous!!!!!!

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  14. DaniellaJune 10, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Wow... gorgeous as always! You always make me want to move to the country! lol...

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  15. AmyJune 10, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    wow gorgeous!

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  16. fluerdelyisJune 11, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    Thank you for sharing such beautiful & amazing photographs.

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  17. carolina @ patagonia giftsJune 12, 2010 at 3:29 AM

    oh so lovely gardens. especially love the picture with those fuschia flowers all over the floor! hope you have a beautiful weekend, Kellie! xo

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  18. Life,StyledJune 12, 2010 at 5:31 AM

    Just dreamy and magical. Love the pond with the giant urn in it. And the allee of trees just gets me everytime.

    xoxo
    kristi

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