A marvelous garden is tucked into a lush hillside near Birmingham.
It is filled with hundreds of hydrangeas and azaleas and myriads of other woodland plants. Winding paths take you into primeval settings of moss and ferns beneath towering trees. A charming garden house, a true retreat for the gardener, nestles in the middle of the garden.
Scriptures are etched onto stone plaques, and you can't help but be affected by the peaceful atmosphere.
A friend and I recently spent a morning exploring, storing up memories of this remarkable space. The owner pointed the way and left us to wander, but we were not alone. Two identical gray cats vied for our attention.
One kitty went to the extent of wrapping his legs around my own and holding on for the ride. All in fun, of course, but now I know why the owner warned me to wear long pants!
Here are some photos of this little bit of heaven:
Though our world is in turmoil tonight, my hope is for you to have a refuge, and peace and light in the darkest places. Deb