A garden walk

Do you ever see a pathway, driveway or entrance and feel compelled to find out what lies further along? By answering this call I came upon a lovely garden just outside Birr Castle Demesne in Birr, Ireland. For days I passed this beautiful, inviting, blue-green door on my way into Birr town for groceries. While tempted to open it and peek in, I resisted. Another day I walked down a different street and saw a long driveway that led to a B &B. It beckoned me but my husband wasn't convinced he belonged there. I convinced him. Come along with me on a garden tour of the then Walcot residence grounds which might now have new owners because the property was for sale.

Wouldn't you want to know what was behind this door?

This is the entrance that convinced me to explore inside.

Just up the driveway was an inviting spot to take a rest. I wanted lemonade but none appeared.

In front of the house was a large gravel parking area and off it were a number of inviting archways that led to different areas. This one went to a private residence so I controlled myself.

Let's take this one and see what happens.

Ohhh, I just love the circles and the gentle curve.

If you're tired, take a little rest.

There's a gate just beyond the hanging branch.

We've taken a trip along the boundary of the property and landed back in the parking area.

Another path to follow...

I noticed that there were a number of paths, both long and short, that ended up where they began. There was a lot of walking involved in exploring a small area. I guess that's the ultimate in garden design.

This is another sitting areas near the house. I finally got to see what was behind the blue-green door.

It's just as inviting inside as out.

Headed back down the driveway I noticed another entrance I missed on the way up. Shall we venture in?

It's a small enclosed courtyard with lots of interesting areas.



Don't forget to look up too.

There now! Wasn't that a lovely walk?