Middleton Place Gardens
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For over two and a half centuries, these graciously landscaped gardens have
enchanted visitors from all over the world. The various gardens are laid
out with precise symmetry and balance. You can walk the same footpaths
through the gardens as did pre-Revolutionary statesmen. The gardens lay overgrown and neglected following the Civil War and the Great
Earthquake of 1886. Early in the 20th century a direct descendant of Henry
Middleton, J.J. Pringle Smith, inherited the plantation. With the help of his
bride, they spent many years restoring and enhancing the Gardens. Start your journey through these vast and beautiful gardens at the Reflection
Pool. This area provides a beautiful view of the trees and flowers along
with their reflection. As you gaze at this beauty you will begin your
transformation from the hustle and bustle of today into the grace and peace of
your surroundings. Stroll through the "wilder gardens" and the formal
gardens. Take in the breathtaking view overlooking the butterfly lakes.
Enjoy the Azalea hillside. There are so many gardens to explore. Be
sure to give yourself plenty of time to just stop and take in the beauty
surrounding you. KAT'S VIEW The Middleton Place gardens were actually several gardens. The gardens
were symmetrical. In one of the lakes there was an alligator. It was at
least seven feet long. The path was well flowered and it smelled
beautiful. There were tons of different types of flowers. They were
gorgeous.
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