It sat vacant for decades and was taken over by vegetation. In the last few years it was given to a local historical society and they are slowing bringing it back from near ruin. The grounds are still rather decrepit but I think it makes them more interesting than if it was all newly manicured.
There are still traces of its former glory here and there even though the grass has taken over the tennis courts, the fountain is growing weeds, and the swimming pool has been filled in. There are several huge outdoor tables made from a single slab of flagstone. There are enough flagstone pavers on the property to pave a Wal-Mart parking lot.
The estate must have been magnificent in its heyday with roaring parties until dawn. I can imagine F. Scott Fitzgerald driving up in his yellow Rolls Royce.
So, enough about the history. Here are the sketches:
East wing,view from the reflecting pool

Old fountain with vineyard behind.

Miz Dee Painting

This is the sketch she was working on. She had just started blocking in the first color washes in this photo.
And here is the final
Off to lunch for an hour to cool down, then one more sketch for the day.
The Pergola

This was a wonderful, wonderful day!
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Oh what a marvelous day you had, and a grand new friend!!
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