Thursday, April 11, 2019

Hampton Preston House and Gardens

The Hampton Preston House and Gardens are in the historic district of Columbia, SC.
We were here early in the season so color was limited, although still quite pretty.
This is a site where couples can marry.
It has darling areas for photo ops.
We were here twice in 2 weeks so this is a combination of photos from both viewings. Things became so much more lush in that short period of time. 
The house is currently under construction so I presume weddings are no happening at the moment.
 
We have 4 babies of this shrub below. I can't wait for them to grow large like this one!
I love these baby Chinese fir trees. Adorable.

I also love that cactus-like one in the middle of the photo below.
I hope you enjoyed this garden stroll. We will come back in the summer to enjoy more flowers and lushness as plants grow in.

The garden is free to stroll daily during gift shop hours at:
1615 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Thank you for stopping by! ~Val











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24 comments:

  1. Debra She Who SeeksApril 11, 2019 at 11:28 PM

    Yes, this looks like it would be a beautiful venue for a wedding or at least, for wedding photos!

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  2. Mami Made ItApril 12, 2019 at 2:10 AM

    Beautiful site! Beautiful plants!

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  3. Jointy&CroissantyApril 12, 2019 at 4:32 AM

    Such a beautiful place and amazing pictures!

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  4. PamApril 12, 2019 at 11:55 AM

    What a cool place. I used to go on tours of lots of places around Nashville but I have not done it in yrs. Maybe I should start that again.

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  5. byTheArtBugApril 12, 2019 at 12:51 PM

    Heyy!! Feels so great to come back and see your amazing posts again! This place looks amazing! And that pink bush is soooo pretty! I see only a few of the old blog friends still blogging, I am so glad that u continued blogging!!

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  6. Ivana SplitApril 13, 2019 at 3:57 AM

    What a beautiful house! I'm sure that when it's open again for the wedding ceremonies, many will choose to get married there, for it is so pretty.
    I like the cactus like pine tree too. I'm not sure what it is called, but I saw the same one outside of the park office in Mostar.
    https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/

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  7. Tanza ErlambangApril 13, 2019 at 7:47 AM

    thank you for sharing your beautiful series of photos...
    have a great day

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  8. Aleksandra KrajewskaApril 13, 2019 at 9:09 AM

    so beautiful place i like it :D

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  9. Carolina G. TicalaApril 14, 2019 at 12:31 AM

    Las fotos son geniales! Espero verte pronto por mi blog! Feliz domingo! 🌼🌼🌼

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  10. Tanza ErlambangApril 14, 2019 at 3:26 AM

    I thought you have a new post
    Yes, the flowers, red ones, so beautiful

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  11. DuniApril 14, 2019 at 5:09 AM

    That place looks lovely. I can imagine the gazebo is popular for weddings! That fuchsia shrub is beautiful - do you know the name? Love that there's a swing hanging from a tree :)

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  12. Kathy LeoniaApril 14, 2019 at 2:16 PM

    i like this place a lot:)

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  13. sandyApril 14, 2019 at 7:48 PM

    i would definitely enjoy that place! I have been wanting to go to a nearby botanical garden to see what's blooming. You got some beautiful pics.

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  14. Kathy LeoniaApril 15, 2019 at 3:32 AM

    have a good day:)

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  15. JeanieApril 15, 2019 at 3:17 PM

    I can see why this would be a popular wedding spot -- it's really lovely and I can only imagine "high season" filled with blooms and brides!

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  16. ZaaApril 15, 2019 at 9:42 PM

    Oh Val ..You are so lucky to live so close to so many historical sites ... I can well imagine that Hampton house and gardens are absolutely stunning with blossoms and greenery in the summer...Perfect for weddings. Thank You for sharing all the lovely pictures and taking us along for the tour...It's such fun ...Happy Easter...Hugs

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  17. Kathy LeoniaApril 16, 2019 at 2:24 PM

    have a smile:)

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  18. Lowcarb team memberApril 16, 2019 at 6:51 PM

    This looks a lovely place, I enjoyed your photographs and it's easy to see why this would be a popular wedding choice.

    All the best Jan

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  19. David M. Gascoigne,April 16, 2019 at 8:57 PM

    I have never been to Charleston, but it seems to me to be a very appealing city where history abounds. One has to be concerned for its future with global warming and rising sea levels.

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  20. David M. Gascoigne,April 16, 2019 at 8:58 PM

    And now that I reread it, it is not Charleston at all, but Columbia. Duh!

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  21. Maristela GuilhermeApril 16, 2019 at 9:42 PM

    Que lugar lindo!
    Boa Páscoa!
    bjs

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  22. Handmade in IsraelApril 17, 2019 at 6:33 AM

    I like the buildings and the gardens look great. I can see we'll be getting more photos from you in the future!

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  23. Magic Love CrowApril 19, 2019 at 6:55 PM

    Truly beautiful Val!!!

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Thank you for stopping by! I love reading visitor comments! ~Val

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