The Winthrop Estate - Weddings in the Berkshires » spring http://winthropestateblog.com The Official Blog of the Winthrop Estate Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:56:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 Springtime in Lenox http://winthropestateblog.com/2010/04/springtime-in-lenox/ http://winthropestateblog.com/2010/04/springtime-in-lenox/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:39:33 +0000 Jamie http://winthropestateblog.com/?p=585 Winthrop Estate Fountain, photo by Kevin Sprague

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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As summer approaches, we’re seeing a lot more activity at the Winthrop Estate. Part of the normal routine at the Estate is  tidying rooms and freshening flowers. We pick the lilacs from our own grounds…w e have both purple and white bushes. They’re so fragrant, and make the entire estate smell of spring. Mmmm :)

]]> http://winthropestateblog.com/2009/06/daily-routines-tidying-up/feed/ 0 Spring is finally at the Winthrop Estate! http://winthropestateblog.com/2009/04/spring-is-finally-at-the-winthrop-estate/ http://winthropestateblog.com/2009/04/spring-is-finally-at-the-winthrop-estate/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:54:11 +0000 Caitlin http://winthropestateblog.com/?p=110 It seemed like it would be winter forever here in the Berkshires! However, I just turned around and the violets and daffodils are popping up, opening to the warm spring sun. I met with our landscape designer last week and our gardener this week and after my walk on the wooded trails (to the west of the mansion), I have come to the conclusion that the Berkshires can capture the best of spring. . (Pardon my giddy excitement, it is the first real day of spring today after all!)

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The flowers beds are about to bloom, wedding season is beginning, and I’m meeting a couple this weekend to plan their wedding at the Winthrop Estate…. Ah spring!


]]> http://winthropestateblog.com/2009/04/spring-is-finally-at-the-winthrop-estate/feed/ 1 The Three Muses at The Winthrop Estate http://winthropestateblog.com/2009/04/the-three-muses-at-the-winthrop-estate/ http://winthropestateblog.com/2009/04/the-three-muses-at-the-winthrop-estate/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 05:28:55 +0000 Jamie http://winthropestateblog.com/?p=59 Soon the Three Muses will appear again. Maybe even this week! The marble sculpture from Bari, Italy, that welcomes visitors and decorates the east lawn, will be uncovered. The huge green tent that covers the fountain all winter may be coming off for the season. Yeah!

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