![]() ![]() He rode straight, and was not afraid of the steep mountain passes nor of the enemies’ country. Obedient to his lord’s commands, he spared not his good beast. So Tomodata got him to horse, and away he rode upon his quest. Above all, do not look any maid between the eyes. Lose your life but betray not your trust. Ride straight, and fear not the mountains nor the enemies’ country. “Then carry my message,” said the daimyo. “Ay, my good lord,” said Tomodata, kneeling before him. “Do you love me, then?” asked the daimyo. “My lord, you know it,” answered Tomodata. He chose Tomodata, and called him to his presence. Now his daimyo, the Lord of Noto, wanted a man to undertake a mission of trust. He was a graceful dancer, and excelled in every manly sport. He had a sweet voice and a beautiful face, a noble form and a very winning address. ![]() He was a soldier, a courtier, and a poet. ![]() Tomodata, the young samurai, owed allegiance to the Lord of Noto. Note: This story is of its time and should be read with that in mind Publisher By: Macmillan And Co., Limited, London, 1912 Someone decided to plant some daisies to create a sunny corner here.From: Green Willow And Other Japanese Fairy Tales Here’s a cheerful splash of hot pink and coral pink flowers. I wonder if parents have a difficult time keeping their children out of this stone tower – it would be so fun to play “Castle” here!įrom here you can see the Herbfarm and hotel building. It’s always relaxing to stop and listen to the fountains here. These must be edible pansies for fresh, spectacular salads, I’m guessing.Ĭuriously, there are snapdragons and lavender growing near basil. We love snooping around the herb and vegetable beds seeing what’s growing. I imagine that well behaved hotel guests are contributing by not tossing cigarette butts on the ground. We are always amazed by how immaculately landscaped and well kept the grounds are. This is just one of the many lovely seating areas that Willows Lodge guests can relax in. Here are some lovely heirloom tomatoes – imagine how delicious they taste! I wonder if they are intended for the Herbfarm or Barking Frog guests?Īnother view of fresh foods grown right on site! These flowers give a sudden tropical air to this part of the garden!Īs we made our way further into the herb garden area, we noticed fun little extras tucked away in the beds – a rusty milk pail, metal wheels, makeshift stepping bricks, etc. Jen was overjoyed to see these bright orange, yellow and pink, vibrant flowers. I needed another minute to admire this quirky, whimsical birdbath/planter! Who can tell me the name of these lovely pink flowers? Let me know in the comments section below! Of course we feel compelled to include a photo of this magnificent willow tree – it’s Willows Lodge, after all! I don’t remember this beautiful flower-filled figural head vase from last time! Check out the beautiful purple dahlias, too. This “Riverside Terrace” sign marked the path into the gardens. We love this “Welcome to our Happy Place” stone sign! (I am confident speaking for both me and Jen in this instance!) Surely there are flowers in bloom now that we hadn’t seen back in June! ![]() Last week, near the end of Seattle’s summer, we were curious to see what the gardens at Willows Lodge looked like. ![]()
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