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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

"The Secret Garden" at Belknap Springs Resort outside McKenzie Bridge, Oregon

At Belknap Hot Springs Resort, across the river from the lodge and to the right, there is a huge and beautiful garden.  There are places there to tent camp, a large cabin available for rent, some restrooms and many very lovely trails and lawns.  Tucked inside of the garden itself, there is a secret garden.  It is hard to find even when you know that it is there.  Behind ivy covered rocks and a hidden concrete colored wall, you will discover these fountains, columns, flowers and paths.

I took these pictures last Friday, and they all turned out so pretty, that I decided to include almost all of the photos that I took.  I hope that you enjoy them.  When you are done with this post, please check out "Belknap Springs Resort and Gardens: The Lodge Area"
and also "The Not So Secret Gardens of Belknap Springs Resort".



It is a peaceful and beautiful place to enjoy.  At the time that we were there, we were the only ones present.  Sometimes people rent the venue for their wedding ceremony for $2,000.  I was glad that nobody was getting married there when we were visiting.  The last time that we went, we couldn't find it!


The water is very shallow.  I imagine that is for easier cleaning, and makes it safer if little kids can't resist climbing in to splash around.


Here is a link to some photos of Belknap that I took a few years back, on my McKenzie River Valley blog:  "Belknap Hot Springs Resort".  I am working on a blog post about the rest of the resort now,  and will have it up soon.  Here is the link to the resort's website, which you can get to by "CLICKING HERE".



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6 comments:

  1. Little NellJuly 10, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    These are beautiful Kathy. I love secret gardens, especially with lots of hidden paths.

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  2. Hart JohnsonJuly 10, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    Oh, what a wonderful little treasure! I love that it's hard to find!

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  3. Sheila @ A Postcard a DayJuly 10, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    So beautiful. I can hear and feel that water running.

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  4. BECKYJuly 10, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    All your photos are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing them....made me feel like I just took a lovely walk!

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  5. SharonJuly 11, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I thoroughly enjoy your blog and look forward to reading more stories about Tin Pot Valley.
    I have nominated you for an Illuminating blogger award.
    http://www.shazlex.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/illuminating-blogger-award.html

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  6. Oregon Gifts of Comfort and JoyJuly 11, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    Thank you very much, ladies! I'll be by to visit you soon. Sharon, thanks so much for the award! I'll go check it out right now.

    Kathy M.

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I sincerely appreciate your comments! If you don't see your comment posted immediately, don't worry. I have comment moderation on here to help filter out spam. It will become visible as soon as I read it, and I do that several times daily. It just seems easier than using the word verification option. I am so sorry, but I am not accepting anonymous comments at this time. You can email me at: oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy@hotmail.com and I will happily add your comment to this post. Thank you so much! ~ Kathy M.