The Madonna Inn makes good use of hardscaping—those elements
like paths, walls, structures, arbors, and fountains—in the garden design. We
came upon many interesting garden niches and settings as we ambled between our
room and the restaurants, or wandered the grounds for exercise.
Paths
Paths always beckon me, drawing me in and inviting me to follow. Perhaps they tap into
some childhood excitement about exploring.
Water Treatments
The Spa at the Madonna Inn provides a great opportunity for
water treatments. The pool offers cool relief from the midday heat,
and the Jacuzzi warm therapy. The waterfall and its pool provide visual
interest, the sound of falling water, and the glimmer of reflected light.
Metalwork
The Madonna Inn employed many craftsmen during its
construction to create copper decorations, wood carvings, lead glass window treatments, and
metal hardscaping elements, such as hand rails, guard rails, and arches. These
works of art provide a theme and continuity throughout the garden.
Fences
Fences and guard rails provide boundaries and ensure safety
on the property. The white fences of the arena, property, and outlying ranches
are attractive and functional. The metal guard rails are also attractive, and provide
interesting shadow play during the day.
Rock Elements
The Inn makes good use of the many rocks found on the
property. They are used inside in fireplaces, fountains, waterfalls, and walls.
Outside they are incorporated as paths, planters, rock gardens, and water
treatments.
Paths
Paths always beckon me, drawing me in and inviting me to follow. Perhaps they tap into
some childhood excitement about exploring. |
| A curving flagstone path through California Native plants |
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| A stone path leading through the greenbelt to the Madonna Inn |
Water Treatments
The Spa at the Madonna Inn provides a great opportunity for
water treatments. The pool offers cool relief from the midday heat,
and the Jacuzzi warm therapy. The waterfall and its pool provide visual
interest, the sound of falling water, and the glimmer of reflected light. |
| The Spa with its inviting pool and candy-colored iron patio furniture |
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| The waterfall tumbles into a pool of water |
Metalwork
The Madonna Inn employed many craftsmen during its
construction to create copper decorations, wood carvings, lead glass window treatments, and
metal hardscaping elements, such as hand rails, guard rails, and arches. These
works of art provide a theme and continuity throughout the garden.
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Fences
Fences and guard rails provide boundaries and ensure safety
on the property. The white fences of the arena, property, and outlying ranches
are attractive and functional. The metal guard rails are also attractive, and provide
interesting shadow play during the day.
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| White fence provides a boundary and a trellis |
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| Metal guard rail casts interesting shadows |
Rock Elements
The Inn makes good use of the many rocks found on the
property. They are used inside in fireplaces, fountains, waterfalls, and walls.
Outside they are incorporated as paths, planters, rock gardens, and water
treatments.
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