Eden Gardens Holiday Open House - 12/22/07

[kurt]

This is really special folks. Come one and come all and PLEASE make a donation no matter how small. Eden gardens is a very special place and the volunteers work so hard to keep it nice all year round. An extra special job and extra effort is made for the Holiday Open House.

The Friends of Eden Gardens along with Eden Gardens State Park and the Residents of Historic Point Washington will be hosting the annual candlelight Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 22, 2007 at the park. The public is invited to stroll down Point Washington streets lined with luminaries, through the gardens under the canopy of old oak trees and
through the beautifully decorated Wesley House. Festivities begin at 4:30 pm for those in need of special assistance and 5 pm-8 pm for the General Public. Jim Foley of Historic Point Washington Association will once again direct the placing of the luminaries with the assistance of Boy Scout Troop 562 of Point Washington. Wesley House Room Guides will be from Niceville High School’s “Bright Future Scholarship’’ team with harpists Stefanie Wind and Anna Keipert playing in the parlor. This year we’re asking the public to vote for your favorite room. Great holiday gifts will be available at the Fig Leaf Gift Shop and light refreshments will be served in the pavilion. Admission is free although donations are appreciated.
Call 850-231-4214 for further details or visit the website for Friends of Eden Gardens at www.friendsofedengardens.org

[LightWorker]

This is one of my favorite places on earth.

I see something different every time I go.

If you have the time, it is the perfect way to find

peace and quiet.

[Smiling JOe]

Reminder -- Eden Christmas Tour is tomorrow!

[cp]

I love it there too!! Hey SJ will the ladies in your tar be there?

[Teresa]

we shall be there with bells on!!! as always...

[Smiling JOe]

I love it there too!! Hey SJ will the ladies in your tar be there?

That is up to them. Do they look like they'd take orders from little 'ole me?

[LightWorker]

It was such a pretty night and the house was full of Christmas cheer. SJ did you get a picture of the moon?

[Smiling JOe]

I tried, but I didn't have my tripod, so I doubt they turned out worth a crap. I was hoping to get some shots later, when I got home, but the Moon was covered by the whispy fog which continued to roll in.

[Teresa]

a wonderful christmas tour at Eden last night. certainly different - it was decorated beautifully - but the tour guides in each room knew almost nothing to tell us so it was short and sweet, keeping the crowd moving through pretty fast.

I have been through the real tour so many times, it was funn to just walk through. but I can understand how some would be disappointed in the lack of tour guide info/knowledge.

[Smiling JOe]

A few pics from last night.

[Teresa]

awww... SJ... wonderful. I love that place.

[ShallowsNole]

That's awesome, SJ !!!

My family and I am proud to report that I didn't argue with any of the tour guides this year! Woo-hoo!!!

[seacrestkristi]

it, SN! ...And SJ, your pix are beautimus! Thanks for sharin'.

[Jdarg]

That's awesome, SJ !!!

My family and I am proud to report that I didn't argue with any of the tour guides this year! Woo-hoo!!!

You ought to be a tour guide since you have all the good stories about that place.

[Mango]

How pretty and peaceful looking. Love the up lighting.

[ShallowsNole]

You ought to be a tour guide since you have all the good stories about that place.

Instead of cleaning the house, doing laundry and wrapping presents, I wrote a blog that explains why I am not. Of course, I can't get the dam thing to post, but I'll keep trying.

[NoHall]

Gorsh--that's pretty...

[cp]

simply beautiful pics!!!Such a stately place

[Smiling JOe]

That's awesome, SJ !!!

My family and I am proud to report that I didn't argue with any of the tour guides this year! Woo-hoo!!!

How could you argue? They didn't tell us much of anything. I missed the more detailed descriptions about the rooms, furniture, history, etc. I hope they are more prepared next year.

[Miss Kitty]

What would we do w/o you my precious SJ? Love the pics!

[Beachbummett]

Thanks SJ, those are so pretty. Peaceful.

[Johnrudy]

Beautiful photos, SJ. Thank you ~

[InletBchDweller]

I hate it that I missed this....sure looks nice...

[savvytangerine]

I tried, but I didn't have my tripod, so I doubt they turned out worth a crap. I was hoping to get some shots later, when I got home, but the Moon was covered by the whispy fog which continued to roll in.

Aww sorry to hear that. The moon is big and pretty tonight.

Thanks for posting all the pictures I am going to share them with my fam for an Christmas email.

[Jdarg]

I just read the best Christmas story- go to the blog section and read Shallowsnole's story of her connection to Eden State Gardens.

[Franny]

I hate it that I missed this....sure looks nice...

Sorry we missed it too due to nasty colds but next year for sure!