We originally stopped by Stan Hywet Gardens as a "time filler". We had an hour to pass the time before meeting an old friend ...

 Just a collection of bees...  Buzzing around  ...and collecting pollen  ...to redistribute... ...at ...

 Welcome to the English Garden at Stan Hywet Gardens currently maintained by the Akron Garden Club With its beautiful secluded c...

We spent our last day in Ohio roaming around  Stan Hywat Hall and Gardens   (where Grace was banished by her parents)

 My Dearest Sister, I have arrived at the estate and it is everything you said it was. The stately brick castle with its towering ...

 Lots of imagination...  Little girls, showing off wrapping paper tutus,  practicing ballet and acting all grown up...  Gro...

  Because of the heat, we spent a couple of days playing games and catching up indoors....   This led to a few bored littles.......