I could hardly contain my excitement as we trekked over to Falls Village, Connecticut on Saturday afternoon for a tour of Bunny Williams’ garden. (I was invited by Margot Shaw, editor of flower magazine, as she shot the location for an upcoming magazine article.) For years I have admired images of Bunny’s home and garden and I was very much looking forward to seeing everything in person. Her gardens far surpassed my expectations and the images I had seen! Everything about it was understated, yet incredibly sophisticated- Bunny has such a talent for layering elements in the most perfectly imperfect way!
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The tour included seeing her guest house that doubles as a party barn when she entertains. The interiors (as you can imagine) were my idea of perfection! In my mind, the space wasn’t “decorated,” but rather it was a curated collection of beautiful objects that showcase Bunny’s eye for detail.
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Bunny and her husband, John Rosselli regularly host dinner parties in their conservatory, which was already set for a dinner party they were having that evening. Again, the space was so much more wonderful in person than the photos I had seen, and a truly lovely spot for a meal with friends.
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Outside the doors of the conservatory was one of the more formal elements of the garden– a beautiful boxwood parterre planted with blooming flowers. My favorite thing about Bunny’s garden is how the areas unfold in the most spectacular yet natural way. It is very Eighteenth Century English in its approach with informal paths leading to little surprises and focal points along the way.
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And just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, we arrived at the pool house! I quickly realized and shared with Bunny that her Greek temple pool house was my new “Happy Place.” You know, the place you are supposed to close your eyes and picture when life becomes too stressful? Well I did a full sensory inventory– the singing birds, the scents of blooming florwers, the beautiful sunlight streaming through the canapy of trees… I wanted to soak it all in! The most incredible thing about this pool house is the combination of the classical greek architecture and proportions with informal materials. Tree trunks act as the columns and dozens of pinecones make up the pediment. This structure just goes to show that an object doesn’t have to be fine to be beautiful! I love that Bunny trusted her eye and the inherent beauty of these natural materials to create something unconventional.
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We all kept marveling at how perfectly imperfect and inviting the gardens were, and had to keep reminding ourselves that it took a 30 year commitment on Bunny’s part to achieve this slice of heaven on earth. I am only 5 years in on mine, and I am now wanting to abondon it, move to a farm, and start over!
To read more about Bunny’s gardens and see all the fabulous pictures for yourself, I highly recommend buying her book, An Affair with a House.
Do you enjoy gardening? I’d love to hear about what you’re planting this summer!
Loved reading the post. I sincerely enjoy following you through your blog. Till we meet again! Brad
Thanks so much Brad! I hope to see you soon
T
I am reduced my amazement at this slice of perfection to two words . . .
1) chicken.
2) coup.
I may need to put my head down for a moment whilst I recover.
simple perfection,
Scot
What a beautiful post! How about that pool house…with the fireplace. Yes, indeed, a lounge there looks amazing!
Thanks!
Hollye
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