Historic Cedarmere was the home of William Cullen Bryant, a poet, newspaper editor, anti-slavery advocate and confidant of President Abraham Lincoln. It is located on the shore of Hempstead Harbor in Roslyn. We dedided to go here today as an activity that we would all love, and that Vivian would enjoy as well. She loved wandering around in this garden because it seemed like some kind of maze. You can see Viv and Amy in the distance in this photograph.
This is a photograph of the house, which is only open for tours on Thursdays. But it was a perfect day to wander around the grounds because it was cool and overcast. We really enjoyed being outside in a perfect comfortable day.
This is the beautifully restored Gothic Revival Mill, built in 1862, and restored in 2013, that got power from a water wheel, and the machinery in the basement inside includes lathes, saws, grindstones, and other tools used on the estate. The second floor has been used for painting classes.
This is the mill pond that furnishes water to the waterwheel outside the Mill, to power all the tools.. It is such a beautiful pond and so calming to walk around the edge of. In the far distance is a stone bridge that crosses over the water at that end.
I have spent time her photographing in the past but had forgotten the beautiful gardens! They are maintained by volunteers from the "Friends of Cedarmere" and are so beautiful!
And here are a few familiar faces, posing for a portrait, sitting on one of the benches around the grounds, where you can just sit and relax and look out on to the southern end of Hempstead Harbor. I was an afternoon enjoyed by all. Even Vivian, who is a reluctant participant in this photo!
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