The Winthrop Estate - Weddings in the Berkshires » fountain http://winthropestateblog.com The Official Blog of the Winthrop Estate Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:22:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Family Vacations at the Winthrop Estate http://winthropestateblog.com/2011/02/family-vacations-at-the-winthrop-estate/ http://winthropestateblog.com/2011/02/family-vacations-at-the-winthrop-estate/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:42:16 +0000 Jamie http://winthropestateblog.com/?p=677 The next family reunion at the Winthrop Estate!  Perfect for a three (or four!) generation family reunion…

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Just Arrived

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Winthrop Estate Fountain, photo by Kevin Sprague

The weather in Lenox has been glorious this week.  The summer-like days bring warming sun to the daffodils and trees and they are blooming everywhere.  We uncovered our fountain, taking off the heavy winter tent, and we are into spring cleaning on the grounds, and getting tan too. We are looking forward to the families who will be coming for their vacations or special occasions this season and have been busy on email, being in touch with the guests to answer questions, and make plans and reservations.  Spring time brings a flurry of activity from everyone thinking about the summer.    Happy Spring!

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The Three Muses, our fountain, in Autumn

This picture of the fountain of the Three Muses, made of marble from Baci, Italy, was taken in the fall when the Copper Beech Tree just to the east of the fountain was a rich burgundy. The trunk of the Copper Beech is probably more than four feet in diameter. The area under the branches is covered by a soft mossy green covering and the roots poke thorough in a few places and leaves can grow off them right near the ground. A few of the roots hold water after a rainstorm and I have seen birds bathing there.

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I take pictures of our marble carved three muses fountain all the time. This picture was taken by a New York photographer one late night and is probably one of the most stunning pictures of it.

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We had a frost one night a few weeks ago and last week decided we were ready to turn on the water to the fountain.  After some fresh blue paint on the bottom of the fountain pool, and some connecting of the water jets, a few days ago we started the fountain again.  I love sitting on the verandah and listening to the sound of the fountain.  I love seeing it up and running! It’s a mark of the changing seasons for me, and signifies the beginning of what I love about summer weather- flowers coming up in the gardens, more time outside, birds singing in the morning, and warm weather.
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