Graycliff Landscape Restoration is Moving Very Swiftly...

The restoration of Graycliff's historic landscape is moving forward very quickly.  The bridge to the stair tower was removed safely, the concrete for the irregularly shaped pool, and its circulation system have been installed, and historic trees, shrubs and plants are being installed.  The circle around the pool is approximately half-way complete.  In the next few days (including this weekend) we expect to see the water proof liner for the pool underway, and more plantings.  Very, very exciting to see this all happening so fast. Tours are not only continuing during construction, but are at record levels.  If you're a docent and are available, please let us know...we can use your help.

See photos below:

Bridge to Stair Tower removed

Stair tower bridge being dismantled

Trucks moving Bridge to Caretakers Cottage

Installing drive around circle

New circle with some plantings

More of the new circle

Circle from the Porte Cochere toward the woods

Close up of pool.  Note double wall, which will allow for water plants

Boulders which will encircle pond--first load

Low junipers near sunken garden

Trees near Garden wall....

More circle and plantings, near Foster House wall

Tour by Roger Murphy yesterday....