LVIS Grounds, continued
The sunken garden is another great feature of the property. These gardens were popular in the 1920’s on large estates on the east end because the wind was so strong. A sunken garden would be six or seven feet below the grade of the land so the plantings would not get wind whipped, and it created a warmer environment for them. The garden consists of an oval of grass surrounded by a ring of daylilies, astilbes, Japanese iris, daffodils and other annuals and perennials. It is surrounded by beautiful stone walls and at the north end is a large stone water fountain.
When Winthrop’s daughter, Isabelle, was married in 1934, the wedding was held at St. Luke’s and they installed a dance floor over the sunken garden for 150 people.
Near the front gate, there is a brick patio seating area and benches around the garden for visitors to sit and enjoy the property.
Please come by and see this landmark house and grounds.
