First Brantwood, the last home of John Ruskin. This is a beautiful house perched up above Coniston Water with views across to Coniston.
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| I'm going to see if I can find some of these dramatic black grasses |
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| The stables are now a cafe |
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| Ruskin had a harbour built - the lake was quite rough but as you can see very calm in the harbour |
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| Our granddaughter was followed by a robin that we had met in the garden |
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| Even the loos were spectacular |
The next day we went to Conishead Priory which was originally built by Augustine Monks but is now a Buddhist retreat with a huge temple in the grounds. The Priory has seen lots of changes over the years but the grounds are beautiful.
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| One of the paths led to the beach where the children had a good time looking for crabs |
Thanks for looking, Chris
6 comments:
you should be able to find the grasses at a garden centre or a specialust nursery
the loo is magnificent and the temple so peaceful
sue x
that should be specialist... :)
Looks like a great time was had by all.
Julie x
I've read that REAL stables were so clean you could eat off the floors. Now I know it's true (grin). and only YOU (OK, maybe me, too) would take photos of a loo. Especially one this pretty.
I really enjoyed the tour of both places, but was surprised when I saw the Buddha in the originally Christian environment. Although I read the Church was now a Buddhist retreat, it still surprised me. That says something, especially about how I don't understand religion. And that makes me feel sad that I don't understand it. Thankfully, I accept and appreciate it. Guess that's one of those lessons I had to learn the hard way. So thanks for pointing out my shortcomings, as I enjoyed the trips you took me on. Looks like everyone had a great time, too.
Gorgeous photographs Chris and you rekindled memories of the 70's when I spent many good years at the Lake District and in particular, Coniston. It's a beautiful lake and has the history of Donald Campbell too
TFS and crafty hugs
Annie x
Another trip how exciting, this one was special, I love those black grasses, the house is spectacular, beautiful gardens, I love how the church is now a Buddhist retreat, amazing. majestic old trees, what a magical place, thanks for sharing it...
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