Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Camp Susu Outdoors—Part II

If you read my previous post, you know that I recently hosted our four year old niece for a five day visit---a visit I planned to keep us both busy and entertained. I am blessed to live in a city with wonderful amenities and venues for both leisure and cultural entertainment. This year we have enjoyed the Botanic Gardens several times.

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In April we enjoyed a beautiful sunrise Easter service in the garden. Of course, it is filled with beautiful flora of every description. These hydrangeas photos were taken on a visit in late May. Recently a new addition has opened especially for children. So when my niece came, we headed over to check out My Big Back Yard.

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It’s a totally kid-friendly hands on experience with lots of opportunities for fun and learning.

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She was pretty impressed with the “giant” ten foot sunflowers! So was I!

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We made sure we sure we interspersed the learning with a little down and dirty fun!

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Lots of beautiful statuary in the gardens. Some is for playing.

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And some is just for looking.

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There several kid-size houses with nooks, crannies, and holes to poke heads, elbows, and legs into…easy to get into; not so easy to get out of :)

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I hear that it has become the hot new birthday party destination!

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It is obvious that lots of planning and care went into this new project.

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There are several water features. The best is a “storm” complete with thunder, lightening, and, of course, rain! It was a welcome relief on one of our hot days!

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This is part of the “house” section of the garden tour. A place to rest….

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And kick off your shoes….

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or call it a day and head to the “flower bed” :) . And just in case, you think the Botanic Garden is just for kids….

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On Friday night we attended the “Live at the Garden” series. resized_al_green1

and saw Al Green…He’s still got it! And I’m glad we’ve got the garden. I think next year I’ll buy a family pass! :) So what’s in your hometown? A place to “staycation”?

I am joining our gracious hostess Susan at A Southern Day Dreamer for Outdoor Wednesday. Click here to join Susan and lots of other outdoor enthusiasts. You won’t be sorry!

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Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to say hello!

18 comments:

  1. The Gardens are gorgeous and have something for visitors of all ages. I especially like that moss covered sofa and the shoes. And what a perfect place for an evening concert. Thanks for the tour.

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  2. I am definitely signing up for Part II of Camp Susu. This really looks like fun, and I know I would be a very happy camper! ;-)

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  3. Susan, your niece is adorable, and I'm so glad to know about this new children's section. I need to take my grands to see this. You pictures are wonderful! laurie

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  4. What a wonderful place! My grandbabies would love a visit there
    xoxo Pattie

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  5. What a neat place, love the couch!

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  6. I love the Botanical Gardens here and hope to go again when it cools off.

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  7. I have not been there in quiet some time - need to go see what is new, but think I will go when it is cooler. Thanks for sharing your day there with your niece. She is so cute!

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  8. Sounds like a fun four days. My sister-in-law hosts Gran Camp every summer for her potty trained grandchildren. When mine get a little older, I'll have to do Kamp KBeau.

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  9. What an awesome way to spend family time. Beautiful gardens, beautiful niece. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

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  10. You really are lucky! I loved the statues, that divine swing and the playhouse. But, I got to say, my fav was the tree/twig house. I would LOVE to have a real house like that somehow!!! (I have a thing for trees). Just wow!

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  11. I don't know where to start, so many amazing things to look at. What fun days.

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  12. Hi Susan,

    What an amazing garden, loved the hydrangeas and sunflower.
    Looks like the perfect place to go on an outing and you must have enjoyed yourselves. You niece is a sweetie.

    Happy week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  13. Oh, I so want to go to this garden! When is the next term of camp?
    Those sunflowers are GIANT. Thanks for sharing another camp post.
    ~ Sarah

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  14. This is just fantastic. I love the bed and the shoes. That reminds me, I had a beautiful ceramic shoe in my garden and it is missing ....huh? This was just glorious. Thanks for sharing on Outdoor Wed.

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  16. Beautiful pics! Your Niece looks like a cute little sun flower!! Love the shots across the water at night. Very pretty. The Botanical Gardens look like a great place to visit! Happy Outdoor Wednesday! Sherri : )

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  17. What a wonderful place...I would be there all the time I think. Your niece is a cutie and I loved that sofa!! Great photos and a wonderful tour...thanks:)

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  18. What a cute neice and four year olds are so much fun. I love the home part of the garden/what delight.

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