GARDENS
Without a doubt the showstopper is
the folly. Part of the original plan for
the site, like any star with true talent
and passion, it is captivating. It was
designed by the client’s architect to be
a copy of a gazebo in the park opposite
the church, in Cuba, where the client
was baptized.
Gerry says, “This folly meant a lot to
our client, and he wanted it placed
near the river. A great deal of thought
went into its placement to assure it did
not feel contrived or block the view of
the river from the house. It is incorpo-
rated into the landscaping to feel like it
has always been there. The structure is
primarily used by the owner for read-
ing or quiet contemplation.”
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