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An Afternoon in the National Cathedral Bishop’s Garden

September 27th, 2010 | Posted in Miscellaneous by Anne Brewer

In my article “The Lure of the Land”, I said that I get a true sense of place by knowing it’s flora and fauna. When traveling I focus on the mix of the people in the area- their accents and mannerisms; and the landscapes. It is how I best remember a place. In August my sister and I went to visit a close friend in the D.C. area. Along with fabulous sight seeing, shopping excursions and seeing Mary Poppins at the Kennedy Center, a visit to the National Cathedral Bishop’s Garden was a highlight for us.

Portal into the Bishop's Garden

We entered the door onto a stone path that meandered underneath the shade of massive trees behind the Herb Cottage.

The Herb Cottage

“The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired”.- St. John of the Cross.

Lavender path to the Shadow House

A baptismal font from Charlemagne’s time :742-814.

"You are being rooted and grounded in love". Ephesians 3:17

The rose garden and the Prodigal Son sculpture.

Rose Garden and Prodigal Son sculpture

Prodigal son sculpture

A seating area for reflection along the perennial border.

"Be Still and Know that I am God." Psalm 46:10

A combined effort of Fredrick Law Olmsted, Jr. and Florence Bratenahl, the wife of the first dean of the Washinton National Cathedral, turned the surrounding acreage into a haven in the center of a bustling political city. The gardens are maintained by the horticultural staff of the All Hallows Guild, founded in 1916. For more information and photographs click here. I was there in August when many of the flowers were past their prime, but the grounds are so beautiful on their own with the stone work and classic architectural elements that it has a luring and peaceful appeal for each season. During your next trip to D.C. put your  Soul in Balance by spending some time in the gardens.  

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One Response to “An Afternoon in the National Cathedral Bishop’s Garden”

  1. PJ says:
    09/30/2010 at 7:21 pm

    Gosh, oh gosh, I wish I had a garden like any part of this. Thank you for sharing these images, all that stonework is so inspiring.

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