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Mesoamerican mythology . Three purposely-placed stones represent the “ Three Hearthstones of Creation ,” the central fire that the ancient Mayans believed served as the crucible of the creation of humanity .
After returning to the Alice-in- Wonderland Garden from the putting green and heading northward through a second arch , visitors will encounter a dry river bed . “ The river bed serves as the demarcation line between the formal garden and the ornate English Garden ,” notes Cooper . “ Sandi wanted a simple Vermont garden , and I wanted an English garden . I think we arrived at a nice compromise .” In the springtime , guests will find glorious pink weeping cherry trees and peonies near the river bed . The graceful trees and tall grasses provide cool shade in the summer , and a picturesque pagoda with honeysuckle and concord grapes growing through the roof serves as a fantastic vantage point for the rest of the garden .
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Continuing northward , a double pond with a connecting spillway runs through a courtyard . The upper pond stands next to statues of a boy and girl who are fishing and playing the flute . According to Cooper , the two statues serve as a reminder of his connection with his grandchildren , Hailey and Peter . The bottom pond features spitting frog fountains and a central “ golfer ” fountain .
Passing by the nearby Garden Annex building , a colorful hydrangea garden stands in front of a variegated willow . Extraordinary red Crocosmia Luficer flowers rest near the edge of the Alpine and rock garden , where four Alberta
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