sunday afternoon at filoli

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at christmastime, the boy and i went to a messiah singalong in stanford memorial church. we sat next to a lovely older man named bob and got to know him a little. he told us he works part time at filoli, which is one of my favourite places ever. he said we’d have to come visit in the spring and he would take us on a tour.

last week bob let us know that the 60,000 tulips at filoli were at their peak! so we arranged to come see him and them on sunday afternoon. it was such a glorious couple of hours. i was totally swooning at all the gorgeous flowers, in awe of the splendor of man’s cultivation and organization of god’s creations.

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Comments

  1. link to the family international membership9 April 2013 at 05:03

    A true eye refreshing, it was a wonderful and I love it.

    Thanks for sharing this.

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  2. Anonymous9 April 2013 at 06:39

    Your blog is a breath of fresh air & this post takes me away from the stress of work. Thank you so much for the beauty you see and share!

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  3. AmandaE9 April 2013 at 13:41

    Love love love your dress - so fun and springlike :-) Long time lurker, first time poster and have to say I love your blog!

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  4. belle and whistle9 April 2013 at 15:48

    WOW!! I am here designing a 2500 housing development and I can only wish that the people that live in these houses I am drawing have a taste of what energy a garden can bring!

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  5. Anonymous9 April 2013 at 17:15

    Oh my goodness, tulips are my favorite flower of all time, I am more than a little jealous!

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  6. Anonymous9 April 2013 at 23:00

    That boy looks like a keeper! He is lucky to have YOU too!

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  7. Ashley10 April 2013 at 13:24

    So glad you posted this. i have been wanting to go there. maybe this weekend, if i am not in labor :)

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  8. Unknown10 April 2013 at 15:59

    Gorgeous photos, Charity! Can't believe I've never been there. It's definitely on my list for next time I visit.

    Felt weird to have spring break w/o you this year! Loved being with you the past two years for fun in the Bay Area.

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  9. Linda12 April 2013 at 06:17

    Poetry for the eyes! Gorgeous! I'm so glad I gave you my camera!

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  10. Ellen16 April 2013 at 14:04

    Where did you get your white dress??!! My sister wants all of us girls to wear white dreses to her wedding in August (with yellow accents). Anyway, I'm having a hard time finding a modest white dress. Love your blog!
    Thanks!
    Ellen

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  11. Alex Cheung18 April 2013 at 20:09

    These photos are beautiful, Charity! I love how this all came about from a wonderful community connection at a local event. It's a great reminder for me to be open to opportunities for serendipitous encounters.

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