A Day at Maclay

On President's Day, we went to Maclay Gardens.
It was a little chilly in the morning, but warmed up while we were there.
I like this sign at the entrance to the gardens.

This tree provided a good spot for a group photo.

Here are the Lyons looking at the lions.

This is the well-known spot where weddings are held.
That's Lake Hall way in the background.

Another good spot for a group photo.

The camellias were carpeting the ground everywhere.

In the gardens is the Maclay home.

Below is the living room.

In the home were many displays about
gardens, horses, dogs, and the Maclay family.

In the third paragraph is the name of Jan Snedaker,
Alfred Maclay's ancestor. Jan Snedaker is
also my 9th grandfather, so I am Alfred Maclay's
distant cousin.

I like this charming vignette by the front door
and the photo of Mrs. Maclay and her children.

Brick paths led us around the gardens.

A massive oak tree.

A pavilion provided a nice place
to look out on Lake Hall.