Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Clamor .. Murmur .. Plash! Potpourri of Fountains


Provence, France
Still pools, cascades, clamoring waterfalls & splashing fountains.
A collection of magical water gardens photographed in Spring, Summer and Fall, 
appearing on Bay Area Tendrils in 2009. 
To connect to original feature, click on garden link.

Glen Ellen, California
Classical Chinese Garden
Portland, Oregon

The theft of content and photos on the Internet is widespread.
For now, I'll be taking steps to insert links back to my site.
Darioush Winery
Napa, California
Paris, France
Posted by Bay Area Tendrils at 8:04 PM
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 10:05:00 PM PST

    I love these photos. I can almost hear the trickles... Happy New Year, Alice.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 30, 2009 at 10:59:00 PM PST

    Just beautiful, what nice memories. Happy New Year.

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  3. HappyMouffetardDecember 30, 2009 at 11:45:00 PM PST

    A great overview of water features - I haven't been to Paris ofr ages and want to go to Parc Andre Citroen. Perhaps 2010 will be the year. Happy New Year to you.

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  4. Deborah at Kilbourne GroveDecember 31, 2009 at 2:13:00 AM PST

    I love the contrast between the still and sparkling water at the Napa winery.

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  5. CarolDecember 31, 2009 at 4:57:00 AM PST

    Hello Alice! Fabulous water features! Thank you so much for all the wonderful gardens and inspiring ideas you have shared this year! I have loved traveling along with you! All the best for 2010! Happy New Year! Carol

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  6. Janet, The Queen of SeafordDecember 31, 2009 at 5:33:00 AM PST

    Having a water feature is so important. Love two of the water fall pictures (picture 3 and 4). They are very interesting.

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  7. Susan aka Miss RDecember 31, 2009 at 6:37:00 AM PST

    Thanks for sharing these...I hadn't seen some of them before.

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  8. CarrieDecember 31, 2009 at 8:33:00 AM PST

    Oh Alice! Lovely, just lovely I want to see them all in real life. I've only seen the Parc Andre Citroen (which was WONDERFUL) so my list has started but wow, so many to see.... xxx I think the Napa one is going to be my 'safe place' in my head for the next few days - fab photo!

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  9. Moonstone GardensDecember 31, 2009 at 10:20:00 AM PST

    Hi Alice,
    Loved the fountains, especially the Italian ones. I'm always drwn to water in the garden. I think everyone is. Thank You for the tour.
    Cindee

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  10. UnknownDecember 31, 2009 at 10:44:00 AM PST

    A lovely, refreshing way to wind out the old year, Alice, and bring in the new. I learned on my trip to Kansas City last year that it's the city of fountains, having more public fountains than any city other than Venice, I think the claim is. I saw quite a few and they were lovely. Here's to a bright and splashy-shiny new year!

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  11. Noelle Johnson December 31, 2009 at 11:02:00 AM PST

    I just love water in the garden...how it looks and sounds. I wish for you a very Happy New Year and I look forward to seeing more of your travels.

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  12. Alyse LansingDecember 31, 2009 at 1:06:00 PM PST

    Alice--Lovely! Thank you so much for thinking of these "together", and for sharing them, and for getting my mind/imagination running!
    Happy New Year!
    Alyse

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  13. ChristineDecember 31, 2009 at 2:55:00 PM PST

    Great idea, Alice. I love the symbolism of running water to celebrate the New Year: rushing on and moving forward. I clink my champagne glass to your fountains!

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  14. DariaDecember 31, 2009 at 3:27:00 PM PST

    Happy New Year 2010!

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  15. SteveDecember 31, 2009 at 5:44:00 PM PST

    Thanks so much for showing these Alice. That's some of my piping inside that Portland Chinese Garden, lol. The guys were desperate! Neat stuff and Happy new Year to one of my very favorite bloggers. Your stuff is always pretty near breath-taking.

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  16. Rothschild OrchidDecember 31, 2009 at 6:26:00 PM PST

    Wonderful post. I do so enjoy my visits here :o)

    Wishing you every happiness in 2010 Alice,

    Happy New Year,

    RO xxx

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  17. Town MouseDecember 31, 2009 at 8:34:00 PM PST

    Looks like the sounds of water over the last few weeks have really inspired you! Love the photos!

    Happy New Year

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  18. Miranda BellJanuary 1, 2010 at 3:23:00 AM PST

    These make a wonderful contrast to the soggy garden I can see outside... some food for thought for garden visits for 2010 - have a very Happy New Year for 2010 - best wishes Miranda

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  19. DariaJanuary 1, 2010 at 4:03:00 AM PST

    Happy New Year 2010!

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  20. WendyJanuary 1, 2010 at 12:21:00 PM PST

    This is a really nice collection of fountains. I like the one at Villa D'Este and also the hotel. Looks like a cozy space.

    What is that glass structure in the background of the last photo? I can't tell if I'm missing something or if I can see straight through that building?

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  21. Bay Area TendrilsJanuary 1, 2010 at 6:14:00 PM PST

    Pleased to provide a respite from the wintery weather, my friends!

    Steve,
    Your plumbing is greatly appreciated by all who visit Portland's Chinese Garden ;~D

    Wendy,
    There are two glass houses that flank the main fountain at Parc Andre Citroen. I've not entered these buildings, but believe that one or both function as an orangery to protect potted citrus plants, etc., over the winter months.

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  22. Seasonal WisdomJanuary 2, 2010 at 7:59:00 AM PST

    Alice, Lovely pictures of lovely gardens. Nothing like the sounds of water outdoors. Thanks for this entertaining post. Teresa

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