I read about a property in Northern Westchester called Merestead that is an old mansion on a huge bit of land that was bequeathed to the county and made into one of the parks. The combo of cool architecture and trails is right up my alley so I drove up a few weeks ago. This may be my biggest "adventure fail" as the main house and many of the cool things to see are still under a restoration process.
The carriage house and another outbuilding were reachable and I took a nice hike around the property. The trail brought me to the back lawn, a lush field, where I spotted two deer grazing. They spotted me too and galloped off quickly!
I will for sure give this one another try when the house is restored because even under a scaffold it looks stunning!
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I hardly call it a fail! You got some wonderful shots and you can go back when the place has been fully restored.
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Xx Daniela at ~ My little old world ~ (sweetlydreamingofthepast.blogspot.com)
Beautiful and intriguing --as usual!
ReplyDelete...I love the garage with its wonderful door and eyebrow dormer. Classy!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not a total fail! I love the photos you did get of the property and buildings! That first shot looks like a fairy tale dwelling!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a beautiful property despite much of it being under renovation. I hope you get the chance to revisit when more buildings are accessible. These pictures are wonderful!
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You still got some cool pictures!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! My favorite is the rock wall with that gap just inviting a person to walk through!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day!
THANK you
ReplyDeleteI really love this carriage house...what a lovely spot to visit for fall! Have a very happy October!!
ReplyDeleteValerie
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Another beautiful place to visit!
ReplyDeleteWell you win for best "failed" pictures. All these were so beautiful! I hate it when I miss out for renovations, even if I know they're necessary. Can't wait to see when it's done!
ReplyDeleteI actually love the shots- what fail?! Thanks for hosting- Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI really like those three soft arches on the double doors. So soothing, somehow.
ReplyDeleteThank you for another lovely party!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the weekend,
Amalia
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That is so very cool. Thanks for sharing.
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