Thursday, April 19, 2012

Spring at Kingwood Center

Hello Everyone,
I want to share some photos with you that I took yesterday at Kingwood Center, which is a 47-acre public estate/gardens in Mansfield, Ohio. This was my third time visiting. I was there in the fall, and posted about it, which you can find HERE, and then again at Christmastime HERE. Each season is spectacular! Kingwood Center was once a private residence, built in 1926 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelley King. Mr. and Mrs. King, who never had children, left their estate to a private foundation, and it was opened to the public in 1953. Mr. King made his fortune working with the Ohio Brass Company.









Until next time,
Cindy

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33 comments:

  1. ConnieApril 19, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Beautiful photos, Cindy. This brings back memories for me. I grew up just south of Marion, Ohio, and I can remember going to these gardens a couple of times when I was a kid. I haven't thought about that in a long time. They are still as lovely as ever. :-)

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  2. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 19, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    I have never been there and hubs just said he's interested in driving there and seeing it soon.

    Before it gets too hot for me, hate the heat.

    Thanks Cindy- looks spectacular!!

    Hugs!

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  3. Ellen WhyteApril 19, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    My goodness it looks so French! Lovely.

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  4. smalltownmeApril 19, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  5. Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 19, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    The gardens are beautiful Cindy. It is such a pretty place I see why you go back each season.

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  6. Julie Tucker-WolekApril 19, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    That place is just BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks for sharing the photos!!!

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  7. MicheleApril 20, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    so pretty! xo

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  8. Valerie-JaelApril 20, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Looks a great place - thanks for sharing! Valerie

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  9. Tracey@Breathing English AirApril 20, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    Spectacular! It is lovely seeing gardens planted en masse like that. It does rather put the one tulip in our garden to shame. Yes, I did say one!

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  10. GinaApril 20, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful place to visit! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  11. Kingwood Center ObserverApril 20, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    Wonderful Pictures! So Happy to hear you made it out yesterday and got to see the tulips at their peak. And thanks for sharing your pictures. - Amy Beth

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  12. UnknownApril 20, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Such a beautiful place Cindy! I also like the pictures of your kitty cats on the sidebar and am happy to know that they each hold a special job!
    Give them a kiss for me today.
    xoxo,
    Mary

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  13. NettyApril 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Looks a wonderful place to visit Cindy. Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

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  14. Queenie BelieveApril 20, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Wow the tulips are amazing!! You picked the perfect day to go and enjoy the beauty.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Always, Queenie

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  15. AnonymousApril 20, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Cindy,
    What a beautiful place to take photographs. Very pretty. Love to walk through there.
    Pat

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  16. Custom ComfortsApril 20, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    I just love Kingwood Center. Haven't been there for more than a few years now, but I have fond memories of my visits there. My aunt used to live just down the street from it and I remember as a child sneaking in a side entrance with my brother and running around smelling and enjoying all the beautiful tulips. Thanks for sharing.
    Cindy

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  17. Light and VoicesApril 20, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    These flowers and trees blooming at this garden are simply lovely.
    Joyce M

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  18. Linda E. PruittApril 21, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    I love tulips! My favorite flower! Thanks for sharing these pictures!!!!
    P.S. I found you on Pink Saturday!

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  19. LVApril 21, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    What a love place. I would truly enjoy strolling thorough the grounds.

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  20. Magic Love CrowApril 21, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Simply stunning Cindy! Wow! I can see why you visit! Have a great day!

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  21. Judy BiggerstaffApril 21, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    So glad you shared these beautiful photos of the estate. The gardens are just wonderful and so are your photos. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)April 22, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Cindy, I have never heard of this estate but I'm so glad you shared with us. We had huge brass center here in Waterbury, CT long ago also--as a matter of fact the city's name is The Brass City, and there were apparently some huge fortunes made. This estate is magnificent. I looked back at your other posts on it too. The "marble" banister was very clever! And I see they do weddings also--can you imagine one on these grounds? It would be wonderful. So glad you shared this with us. I am putting this on the list of places to see when hubby and I take our trip across the country someday in the distant future. Linda

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  23. SnapApril 22, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    I love visiting gardens and Kingwood Center looks like one to visit. Thank you for taking us there and sharing your wonderful photos.

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  24. Linda @ Life and LindaApril 22, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Amazing gardens. Such a delight to view them. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. meowmeowmansApril 23, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    What a beautiful place! I especially enjoyed seeing all of those lovely tulips blooming. :)

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  26. DianneApril 23, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    We always visit gardens on our vacations and this one must go on our list of places to see! Just gorgeous photos. Dianne

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  27. Fifi FlowersApril 24, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    GORGEOUS grounds!!!

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  28. AndreaApril 24, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Great it is a beautiful garden, and I am sure it takes a lot to maintain it that way. Thank you for sharing it with us, who wont be able to see it in this lifetime.

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  29. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiApril 24, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    There were so many beautiful tulips in this lovely garden! How delightful and such a pretty place to spend the day. Happy Outdoor Wednesday!

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  30. Light and VoicesApril 25, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I have got to remember to plant a whole bunch of tulips together to get that awesome display that this garden has. Lovely post!
    Joyce M

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  31. The TablescaperApril 25, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    What a gorgeous place to visit!

    Thanks so much for being a part of Seasonal Sundays. Be sure to check out my recent post and GIVEAWAY announcement.

    - The Tablescaper

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  32. PalomaseaApril 26, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    This is so lovely, Cindy! Those gorgeous tulips..
    Thank you so much for sharing...
    xoxo,
    - Irina

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  33. sunnyMay 12, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Is this place gorgeous or what? Thank you for a few moments of beauty....LOVE it!

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