A beautiful bouquet greets us
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And a wine tasting follows with the gardener and winemaker (mother and son - the whole operation is a family affair)
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Looking on to the rose garden (it was so bright...hard to photo!)
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We began our garden tour up the hill....
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....where we were told she spared the wild plums:
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The pool was a surprise (looking down from the hill above it)
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On our way to the winery
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The cave entrance (Sue said it best, "Holy Merlotly Batman")
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The brother in law does all the woodworking
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Beautiful tour with a wonderful family. Thank you, Kathy, for setting this one up!

Wow! What a gorgeous place! just love the fountain with the roses. So very beautiful. A magnificent place, thanks for sharing

Deanne

A pool? CANNONBALL!

What a lovely place... I now have deeper understanding of the Iberian infuluence on things... very much in keeping with the Alhambra and the gentle, sun-kissed regions of the Spanish kingdom. And a very stern reminder of the power and influence of 16th. century Spain... the superpower of the day!

Well I'm jealous that people anywhere can grow wild plums.... Those are a fond fond memory of my youth in Alsace. That's where I learned what kirsch was! Usually made from cherries, our farm made theirs from fermented fruit including plums.

FYI:
The European Union sets a minimum of 37.5% ABV (75 proof) for products of this kind; Kirschwasser typically has an alcohol content of 40%Â50% ABV (80Â100 proof). About 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of cherries go into the making of a 750 ml bottle of Kirschwasser.

Kirsch is an essential ingredient of Swiss cheese fondue and of some cakes.

Speaking of pools, here's the Boeschen one - I think anyone would love to have this in their backyard....

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A view of it from the top of the garden:

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The steps leading up to it:

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And there was a marvelous old metal greenhouse they're restoring (the oldest in the country I believe) altho I dont seem to have a photo of it (maybe someone else does).

This was a most special visit to a garden not often open.

-Cindy

Another wonderful garden. Kathy you really gave the Idyllers a nice variety of gardens to tour. Job well done. You deserve a kickback weekend.

Norma