Woody House
An Italian-style vignette
I was loading a few older pictures onto my photo galleries and came across some that I took last summer at the Woody House in East Hampton. I was there attending a fundraiser for the East Hampton Historical Society. Before arriving, I really didn't know how spectacular this oceanfront garden would be. In fact, I didn't even bring my better camera. The pics I'm sharing today came from my iPhone.
Woody House is a property situated in East Hampton between the Atlantic Ocean and the estuary named Georgica Pond. The main house sits on a bluff overlooking the ocean. From there, a series of garden rooms flow downward towards the pond. The garden design respects the natural hills and valleys of the property's coastal topography.
The original garden design was created by landscaper Ryan Gainey who collaborated with many craftsmen to create a very unique and custom garden that reflects the owners' taste for the exotic. I was told that over the years this garden has continued to evolve and mature from the original design and is still a work in progress. This is truly a fabulous and magical place.
Shell-encrusted fountain
Stairs surround a fountain and canal in the Mughal Garden
Channels of water run along the staircase
Whimsical birdhouse
Roses wrap the front of the pond house
Colorful container at rear of pond house
Mughal Garden
Fragrant and colorful roses
Shade garden