Rotherwood Mansion in Tennessee

Jeff Calton shares some fascinating photos!

We have n’t try much from Jeff Calton ( tntreeman ) in Tennessee lately , because he ’s been meddlesome with a special project lately — induce a local property that ’s near and dear to his heart quick for a big garden enlistment after years of not being seen by the world . After last weekend he reported in with how it all went .

He says,“The Keep Kingsport Beautiful Garden Tour went utterly . Our customer property on the hitch was Rotherwood Mansion and we had A LOT of mass throughout the day . brilliant gloomy skies , not red-hot , and humble humidity , so we had a great turnout . There were lots of photographs direct , some brought their children and staged them for photos around the property . People enjoyed the summerhouse and funny porches .

The old little girl had not had that much company for a garden party in decade . The masses were interested in the sign and chronicle and the planting so there were many questions and I get to blab out … a LOT ! It was a day for spending time with other garden people . Everyone was appreciative , curious , and most fun . I get to meet many citizenry from the area I would never have assemble otherwise .

We had to record off some expanse that have not been redone yet but other area that are cleared but not redone were open for geographic expedition . It was horticultural archaeology for many who were there . Long forgotten stone wall , nerve pathway , boxwoods expectant enough to go inside and walk around , the gigantic oak and fuzz beech , and even the onetime water characteristic that has n’t been working for at least 75 years was a hit .

I think people have grow up here ascertain that house from the nosepiece and eventually got the opportunity to bring down and explore the grounds . It was a practiced thing for the area and I was surprised at how nice and venerating people were of the house , plantings , and the lady who lives there .

Now this calendar week we have to hit it all again in preparation for a wedding and reception there this Saturday . The old girl sire to political party and entertain again after 50 years of loneliness and I recall she likes it ! ”

I love how you embody this old home , Jeff . You obviously get laid her , judging from the loving care you ’ve given her over the years ! Everything looks gorgeous , and I ’ll bet it will be even more beautiful this weekend ! Thanks so much for this glimpse of history .

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