Gibbs Garden is a photograph by Debra and Dave Vanderlaan which was uploaded on June 14th, 2013.
Gibbs Garden
Gibbs Garden
by Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
...Jim Gibbs traveled for 15 years covering the nation and the world viewing gardens of every style... more
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Gibbs Garden
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Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
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"Gibbs Garden"
by Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
...Jim Gibbs traveled for 15 years covering the nation and the world viewing gardens of every style and decided that he wanted to design and build a world class garden. He spent six years looking for a suitable site with a strong source of water and beautiful mature trees covering a rolling topography. It was truly "a dream come true" when he found the most beautiful site in the nation to construct the garden. The property is 292 acres and the house and gardens include 220 acres, making it one of the nation's largest residential estate gardens.
There is a beautiful stream flowing through the middle of the valley, with hundreds of springs intersecting the stream. The springs are surrounded by millions of naturalized ferns making it one of the largest ferneries in the nation. Native azaleas, dogwoods, and mountain laurels provide additional seasonal interest.
He has designed 24 ponds, 32 bridge crossings and 19 waterfalls. The numerous garden rooms are planted with hundreds of varieties of plants and are carved into pockets surrounded by acres of deciduous trees that provide spectacular Fall color.
The house is a mix of European architecture. The north view is reminiscent of an English manor house with palladium windows and doors. An archway connects the summer house which overlooks the gardens and in the near distance, the north Georgia mountains.
Architectural accents were purchased in Europe prior to building and used throughout the house, including a twelve foot 14th century French limestone fireplace, 17th century French interior doors and 18th century French beveled and leaded glass doors and windows. Antique heart pine and herringbone brick floors blend nicely with the iron staircase railing and European antique furnishings.
The grounds around the Manor House were started in 1980 and planted with 20 to 30 year old plants and trees to provide instant age and character. Large Japanese maples, American hollies and willow oaks were planted closer to the house with vintage azaleas and rhododendrons...
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June 14th, 2013
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Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Mike, thank you for your Feature in our group 1000 to 1999 Views! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Christopher, thank you for your Feature in our group 1000 Views! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group ..... Please place your featured image in the Feature Archive and any other appropriate Archives l/f/tw
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Alex, thanks for your compliment and congrats! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Miroslava, thanks for your Feature in our group Million Visitors Artists! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Todd, thanks for your Feature in our group Waters of the World! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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Kathi, thanks for your Feature in our group Showcasing the South! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Debra, thanks for your Feature in our group Trick and Trick of Nature! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
Kathi Isserman
CONGRATULATIONS your STUNNING image has been FEATURED on the HOME PAGE of SHOWCASING THE SOUTH GROUP! Please add this to the discussion 2020 “FEATURED IMAGE ARCHIVE THREAD.” L
Debra Lynch
YOU TWO THIS IS GLORIOUS!!! The composition, colors, hues, subjects, wow, wow, wow.... :-) I love this one.... CONGRATULATIONS your beautiful work of art/Image has been chosen to be featured on the HOME PAGE of the group "TATONG!" I am honored and thrilled to be able to feature your work and promote you for your outstanding achievement in the arts. Thank you for your participation, submissions and support of your fellow artists. L/F/P/T
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Patricia, thanks for your Feature in our group Art Submissions to PKA! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave
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