Spring at the Castle:

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bloomy bursts of color, life renewed, and thousands--yes, thousands--of tulips.



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Summer at the Castle:

June flowers, sunshine lingering on the handmade bricks, and long, lazy shadows to offer brief refreshment through the old South humidity.

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 Autumn at the Castle: 

rich colors, architectural lines and crisp vignettes.

(Pictured clockwise from top left: A lantern stands guard above hundreds of yellow mums; the Castle Turrett, shrowded in its speak-a-bit legacy and English ivy; a second story fireplace, still visible from the Courtyard veranda; the new stacked stone walls, split-rail fence and stone path to the back fields, which bloom with Pear Trees and Queen Anne's Lace in the proper seasons.)

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(Pictured above, clockwise from top left: The gardens offer messages of love and hope; Roses kiss the ballroom dining table; A sunflower stares into its own reflection in the windows of the ballroom doors; Urns filled with artistic, seasonal arrangements set the tone of elegance and appreciation for the science and beauty of gardens and horticulture.)

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(Pictured above, left to right: The Gift Shop is complete with gracious designs, bountiful art pieces and inviting nooks that beckon your attention; The Castle Study, originally patterned after Sir Walter Scott's own study at Abbotsford, offers an intimate setting by the fire, surrounded by original staircases and bookshelves. 

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(Pictured above, clockwise from top left: A garden lamb brings peace from beneath the deep red mums; One of numerous angels reminds us to turn our eyes upward; Tastefully generous flower displays bring awe to any observer; the Castle Fountain on the front lawn offers a wish to its visitors, and a cool drink to its feathered regulars.)

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Christmas and Winter at the Castle:

cozy nooks, the sparkle of the season, and countless Christmas trees.

(Click here for our Christmas Restoration 2018 photos.)

(Pictured clockwise from top left: Silver reflections of Castle lights are poignantly nestled into inviting corners; an oversized Christmas wreath signals the season from the arched drawing room window; Santa's reindeer look especially elegant in their Castle dressings; teddy bears, lace and Tartan plaids fill guests' hearts with childhood memories; handpainted Christmas china sets the Castle tables; our beloved Kent and his precious Renee are always close to our hearts; bare, fire-charred walls are the strong backdrop for the elegance of the Carriage House.)

(Pictured clockwise from top left: British and Tennessee flags fly together at the festive entrance; the 5-story Tower is now an enchanting part of the tour; Santa is present in many forms at the Castle, here in Scottish regalia; a ballroom Christmas tree lights layers of tapestry and time; the new Conservatory adds to the architectural beauty of the Castle's roofline; Sir Walter Scott's study, replicated at the Castle in the mid-1800s by Albert Marks, filters in winter's low light over the marble-faced fireplace, draped in Christmas sparkle, tinsel and ribbon.)

 

The Conservatory

Added in the Spring of 2014

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Rooflines of Another Era

The 5-Story Tower

Now restored and part of the tours.

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The Carriage House