Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens





Stan Hywet Hall and gardens, located in Akron, Ohio, is one of my favorite places to visit.  It was originally the vast estate of the Seiberling family, founders of the Good Year Tire Company.  The estate originally covered more than 3,000 acres.  Now it covers 70 acres.
  
The gardens were designed between 1912  and 1915 by the famous American landscape architect, Warren Manning.  The gardens are divided into ten sections:  The English Garden (Gertrude Seiberling's favorite), Birch Allee Vista, The Dell, Grape Arbor, Great Meadow, Japanese Garden, Lagoon, West Terrace, the Great Garden, and the Breakfast Room Garden.  My personal favorite is the Breakfast Room Garden.  With its blue, white, and gold color scheme and lovely fountain, it compliments the Breakfast room of the manor perfectly.



 The gardens open April 1st and remain open through December.  Hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am - 6 pm.  Admission for non-members is $8.00 per person.
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  1. Alex J. CavanaughFebruary 13, 2019 at 10:40 AM

    Can you tour the house? That would be equally cool.

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    1. Sherry EllisFebruary 25, 2019 at 11:03 AM

      Yes, absolutely! There's a house and garden tour. The house is an old English manor. Lots of dark, ornate woodwork. It's especially pretty during the Christmas season when it's all decorated.

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  2. L. Diane WolfeFebruary 13, 2019 at 4:52 PM

    I'd love to wander the grape arbor.

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  3. JoanneFebruary 13, 2019 at 5:37 PM

    10 sections! And I love the idea of a breakfast room garden and breakfast room too. That's my favorite meal - I might just have it all day long!

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  4. Hilary Melton-ButcherFebruary 13, 2019 at 11:37 PM

    Hi Sherry - the breakfast garden area sounds lovely ... the colours would just seem to match. Love the look of the house ... very English looking in the picture ... lots of sprawling parts - cheers Hilary

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    1. Sherry EllisFebruary 25, 2019 at 11:04 AM

      It's a lovely house. I like the breakfast room and the music room.

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  5. bazzaFebruary 14, 2019 at 12:59 PM

    The buildings have a very English appearance. That's good!
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  6. SandyFebruary 16, 2019 at 11:34 AM

    I'm learning about so many places near by that will make a good day trip when and if the weather ever gets nice from you. Love your posts and pictures about the gardens.

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    1. Sherry EllisFebruary 25, 2019 at 11:06 AM

      Since I used to live in Ohio, I've visited many gardens. Stan Hywet Hall is a great place to visit. I'll keep trying with this hyperlink. I'm not sure why I'm having such difficulties with it.

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  7. Tanza ErlambangFebruary 20, 2019 at 7:31 PM

    awesome...
    have a great day

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  8. SandyFebruary 24, 2019 at 2:19 PM

    Making blog rounds today and popped in to say hi!
    Sandy's Space

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