Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Brook Lodge



Brook Lodge, located in Auguste, Michigan, was the former home of Dr. W. E. Upjohn, founder of the Upjohn company.  It is now a hotel and conference center belonging to Minchigan State University's division of Housing and Food Service.

While it may seem a little odd to visit a conference center's gardens, they are really quite beautiful and definitely worth seeing.  The property covers 637 acres, and contains trees, waterfalls, and many beautiful flowers, including irises and peonies.  Brook Lodge is a popular site for weddings, and if you visit, you will see why.

The grounds are open from dawn to dusk. Admission is free.

12 comments:

  1. Another wonderful post. Have you been to all of these???

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  2. Very pretty. It would be lovely to be married in a garden.

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    1. I was married at a place with beautiful gardens. We have some lovely pictures.

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  3. Colleges often have nifty little secrets, like a huge garden, tucked away. Very cool find.

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    1. This is a lovely little gem. I'm happy to share these little finds with readers!

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