Part of the Morristown National Historical Park, the Cross Estate Gardens aren’t really secret but they are located in a quiet and secluded place in Morristown, NJ. While searching for public gardens in New Jersey, I was surprised to find this gem of a garden not too far away from where I live.
Tranquil, serene, and texturally luxuriant, according the National Park website, “the meditative and manicured grounds are the perfect setting to read, relax, or enjoy the quiet.” This is a place I know I will find myself when I need a quiet and restful space surrounded by exquisite beauty.
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August 8, 2014 at 2:59 pm
I definitely have to find this place 🙂
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August 8, 2014 at 3:02 pm
Have you ever been to Willowwood Arboretum? http://www.willowwoodarboretum.org/
I want to go there. Maybe next week.
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August 8, 2014 at 3:16 pm
I haven’t been there either, how have I missed these places so close to home.
Have been to the Frelinghuysen Arboretum though and I’m sure you have too 🙂
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August 8, 2014 at 3:20 pm
Yes, I have! Although I haven’t been there in a while. I have plans to go to many places in the fall! That is probably one of them.
Tomorrow I am planning to visit a couple gardens with my husband. Maybe Deep Cut in Middletown and the gardens at Rutgers University.
When I go to Willowwood, I will make sure I tell you, maybe we could finally meet!
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August 8, 2014 at 5:43 pm
That would be great 🙂
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August 8, 2014 at 3:41 pm
Beautiful flower photos! What a lovely garden. 🙂
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August 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Thank you Amy!
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August 8, 2014 at 10:48 pm
Reblogged this on Dear Beloveds and commented:
Beautiful flowers, and when is it a secret garden, believe me, keep it secret, than the garden will be as beautifully as it’s now – joking, thank you for sharing !
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August 9, 2014 at 12:06 pm
Your pictures are beautiful. This definitely looks like a great place to sit with a good book and a cup of coffee. 🙂
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August 14, 2014 at 1:00 pm
Thank you Christine!
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August 9, 2014 at 12:54 pm
Reblogged this on cowboysam13.
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August 23, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Lovely and peaceful, reminds me Japanese gardens.
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August 28, 2014 at 1:23 am
Yes, it is so serene. Thank you for stopping by and your lovely comment.
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August 27, 2014 at 3:12 pm
Beautiful. I live in Glassboro, NJ. I had no idea this was in the state. Thanks for blogging it. Kathy
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August 28, 2014 at 1:25 am
I have lived nearby this garden for almost 30 years and just discovered it! Thank you for stopping by and commenting!
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