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New Hampshire Sunday Morning-#6

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Real Estate Agent with Homequest Real Estate

 

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  Sunday Morning on CBS is one of my favorite programs. They always have a series 

                  of  interesting stories from around the US, people to see and places to go!

                        I hope to pass on a little of the same........

                                                                   NEW HAMPSHIRE SUNDAY MORNING

 

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  Exploring this wonderful State of New Hampshire is something my husband and I never tire of! There are so many diverse attractions and ever-changing landscapes...the possibilities are endless!

This Weekend we went to an Outdoor Sculpture Gallery known as the Mill Brook Gallery & Sculpture Garden. This gallery is at 236 Hopkington Road in Concord, NH (Merrimack County) only about 20 minutes-10 as the crow flies-from my home! This is one of those places I've been meaning to see since I moved here 23 years ago...and just never went. Sort of like a New Yorker who never gets to the Empire State Building! Well...it was so interesting and so peaceful...I expect to visit many more times!

The Gallery exhibits Paintings and Sculpture by many artisits. They feature rotating exhibits.You may purchase any of the work that is on exhibit, and believe me there is something for all tastes! My pictures will feature the outdoor wonders because I found them to be completely disarming!

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                                                                           Mill Brook

 

 

One of the first images to greet you as you drive in to the peaceful grounds...is this Whimsical Visionsunflowers! Somehow...it works!

 

 

 

Gallery Building 

 

This is the Gallery Building. There is wonerful light and workspace for visiting Artists to use and several floors of exhibit space for Paintings and FABULOUS BronzesContemplation (a personal favorite of mine)

                                        

 

 

               This one is called ........

 

CONTEMPLATION by Jean Proulx Dibner

 

 

This is another Mountain Catsthat I found appealing!

MOUNTAIN RESPITE by David Smus                                       BRIGHT FUTURE by Mitchell Lunin       Cement Face     

 

 

 

            

               I absolutely LOVED this face......   Would you believe this is made of Cement!!

 

 

The "Lawn" Sculpture was a bit more Whimsical !!  Distraction DISTRACTION by John WeidmanMinimalist

Or Humerous!!

  THE MINIMALIST by Jerry Friedman

                                            

                      Or Profound !! Peace Offering......... PEACE OFFERING by Michael Alfano   

 

                                                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

  Every where you look on the wonderfully peaceful grounds there was a "surprise"  There was a small pond that even had a sculpture of it's own called .....                      Grounds

 

City Island

CITY ISLAND by

Madeline Lord and Andrew Uthoff

 

               There is even a peaceful place to contemplate your surroundings!Bench

 

 

 

 

 

This was a very charming and relaxing place and a return visit is definately on the agenda.... I will let your final vision be that of  Refuse REFUSE (or REfuse??) by Morris Norvin

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Come travel the roads of New Hampshire . There are wonderful examples of our history around every corner!

 

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Joan Mirantz - Joni is a Realtor® with Homequest Real Estate, a locally owned, Customer Service oriented Firm.
Joan Publishes a monthly Newsletter "Food For Thought" under the pen name Realtor Sherpa.
(Joan also answers to Miz Maven and Miss Joni.)

Joan works in Buyer and Seller Representation with concentrations in the Merrimack Valley Area and towns surrounding Concord NH - the Capital City.
"I love what I do, and it shows in how I do it"

Having crossed over to the "other side of Middle Age" herself....Joan is an ongoing source of information about local programs, facilities and issues specific to her peers! 

 
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Comments (18)

Lenn Harley
Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate - Leesburg, VA
Real Estate Broker - Virginia & Maryland
What a great tour Joan.  I almost felt that I was there on a tour.  Great photos.  I love conemporary sculpture.  I love Sunday morning a.m. TV too.  But, alas, I'm addicted to the talking heads spewing political dribble. 
Aug 19, 2007 11:15 AM
Laurie Mindnich
Centennial, CO
I want to buy a house there.  Your Sundays are always a pleasure on Sunday night- thanks!
Aug 19, 2007 11:43 AM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

Ahhh Lenn...a woman after my own heart! I watch Meet The Press (while taping two others) then watch This Week with GS on ABC...tem watch the tapes! I love Sunday!

Thanks for the comments!

Aug 19, 2007 12:14 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
Hey Laurie, I know of several you can get a good buy on!
Aug 19, 2007 12:16 PM
Vicki Bishop GRI - Alabama Real Estate
Coldwell Banker United Realtors® - Bay Minette, AL
I loved the tour, the art is amazing.
Aug 19, 2007 12:45 PM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Joan,  What a beautiful place to visit !  I loved the photos you took.  The face made out of cement is truly intriguing and I loved that little city island in the pond.  Thank you for the tour.

The last picture is my favourite piece. Imagine such a beautiful work of art made with castoffs.

Jo 

Aug 19, 2007 12:50 PM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Joan, I never tire of your tours either, we are all invited along.  I LOVED this one, I am always looking (and sometimes finding) absolutely unique things...this post and those pictures are wonderful to see.  Thank you so much for sharing that, I loved it!
Aug 19, 2007 01:39 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
 Hi Vicki...nice to meet you and so glad you enjoyed it!
Aug 19, 2007 01:59 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
Actually the last one and the cement face were my two favorites...check out their website Jo...perhaps they have some things for sale!
Aug 19, 2007 02:05 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

Carole!!!! The traveler has returned...glad to see you back. Hope you're going to give us all the details

And you're welcome for the tour!

Aug 19, 2007 02:08 PM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC
Joan - I will have to put this on our list of things to see/do when we come up that way next June.  The photos are great!  Glad you went - looks like you really enjoyed it.
Aug 19, 2007 02:09 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services
Once again -- I feel like I got to take some time off and tour New Hampshire.  What a great tour.  I had to work all day -- and now I am able to experience a little bit of this adventure.  I am going to have to put this on the list of things to do.
Aug 19, 2007 03:03 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
Is that a definate Carol?? We'll have to get together. I could be your tour guide!
Aug 19, 2007 04:05 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
 You would enjoy it there Joan...maybe before the next PR meeting (if they are open!) We could go over there! Is your honey home yet?
Aug 19, 2007 04:07 PM
Carol Smith
Casmi Photography - Mebane, NC
Joan - It's on the calendar!  LOL  I have an old friend in Boston who is turning 90 on June 17th and I have promised her I will be there.  Only thing that will stop me is 2 broken legs and $4 gallon gas.  LOL  And not too sure about the gas - might fly if that's the case.
Aug 20, 2007 01:58 PM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
We will definately have to get together! Remin me as next year gets closer!
Aug 20, 2007 03:16 PM
Brian Schulman
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Lancaster PA - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County PA RealEstate Expert 717-951-5552
Joan, I have learned more about NH from your series than I ever knew before!
Apr 01, 2008 01:12 AM
Joan Mirantz
Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH
Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire
Brian...now if you were a potential Buyer I'd be all set!LOL.Remember if you are loking for suggestions......
Apr 01, 2008 08:43 AM