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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA 

 

Dolores and I were in Williamsburg. On the way home to Maryland, we stopped at one of our favorite travel destinations, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Virginia.  

The gardens are beautiful and are a wonderful place to photograph flowers. During the summer months, the special exhibit in the Conservatory is Butterfiles Live!  This indoor exhibit allows visitors to get up close to hundreds of tropical butterflies and explore their origins, preferred habitats and lifecycles. We, of course, like to photograph the butterflies as well as the flowers. I will post some butterfly pictures in a future blog.

You know that I enjoy good food and we recommend the Garden Café for lunch during your visit. The Garden is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Hours are extended to 9 p.m. on Thursdays during August.

Don’t forget to allow time to visit the gift shop before you complete your visit.

 

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228

Call with your questions:  804-262-9887

 

 

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Photographs by Roy Kelley using a Canon PowerShot G11 camera. 

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Jennifer Mackay
Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL
Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

I'm such a fan of Orchids, wish I could grow them  - thanks for sharing Roy Kelley 

Jul 30, 2016 11:01 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Roy. What a super post. I never heard of Lewis Ginter Gardens and clearly they are very special as are your photos.

Jul 30, 2016 11:27 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Roy Kelley Good morning.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden sounds like a lovely place to stop, see the flowers and have lunch.  Your photos are, as always, amazing!

Jul 30, 2016 11:27 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your feedback. Your comments are always welcome.

Jul 30, 2016 11:34 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

The last photo is amazing.  I have not seen an orchid like it.  Do you know what it is called?  Your photos are like eye candy, they go well with my cup of coffee this morning.  Happy Sunday.  A

Jul 31, 2016 12:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Ron and Alexandra Seigel 

Thanks for your comments. I do not know the name.

Jul 31, 2016 12:18 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

That looks like a lovely place to spend a day, or two, or even three!

Jul 31, 2016 12:19 AM
Maria Sapio
Keller Williams of Central PA - Carlisle, PA
Real Estate Agent- Carlisle, PA. Mariasapio.com

The orchid photos are breathtaking - it sounds like you and Delores enjoyed very special moments together!  Thank you Roy Kelley for sharing.

Jul 31, 2016 12:48 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Roy,

 Thanks for your sharing your flowers and photos these are wonderful as always!

Jul 31, 2016 04:37 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Roy, The orchids in your pics are gorgeous and the Ginter Botanical Garden looks beautiful. Great place to go for flower lovers. 

Jul 31, 2016 05:37 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Wow - Just wow!  I really enjoy seeing pictures of the magnificent structures that house these amazing flowers, Roy!

CONGRATULATIONS on having this blog FEATURED in the PHOTOS group!

Jul 31, 2016 08:34 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Your photos are amazing, Roy. I bet you had a wonderful time walking the gardens. Thanks for sharing your pictures with all of us. 

Jul 31, 2016 09:00 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Myrl Jeffcoat 

Thank you very much for the feature recognition.

Have an outstanding week.

Jul 31, 2016 11:20 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We expect to have a very hot Monday in Maryland. Dolores canceled her golf game. 

Have a most productive August!

 

Jul 31, 2016 07:24 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I was in Richmond and didn't know they had a Botanical Garden. I guess that calls for another trip.

Jul 31, 2016 11:20 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Debbie Reynolds 

Another must visit destination in Richmond is the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Jul 31, 2016 11:36 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

What a beautiful setting Roy Kelley  . I woudl love to be able to explore those grounds and see the beauty in person

Aug 01, 2016 01:57 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are very much appreciated. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Aug 01, 2016 10:37 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We have a sunny Monday morning in Maryland and life is good.

Have an outstanding week.

Aug 07, 2016 09:34 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

We are expecting very hot weather for the weekend. All of us need to be prepared for conditions that may be dangerous for some.

Jul 22, 2017 01:54 AM