We visited the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens in Akron and toured the Hall with a guide. I had been to the grounds a few times, but it was the first time inside, where of course no photos are allowed. It was amazingly detailed and beautiful!
Nancy stands at the entrance to the Birch Allee.
A copper gargoyle directs the rain water from the roof.
The words "stan hywet" are Old English for "stone quarry", which is one of the features of the property. The owners used the ponds for swimming, and this building had changing rooms below the overlook, with steps down into the quarry area.
The English Garden is sunken, with an entry down the steps and in the wall.
The underpass below the Plane Tree Allee.
A Don Drum metal sculpture.
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