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A Look Back at Far Niente Spring

by on May 17 2013

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Darn, where did those spring flowers go? What an amazing show we had this year in the Far Niente gardens—the best yet in my 11-year tenure as garden curator. Plant maturity has become quite apparent in many specimens throughout the …… read more

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Far Niente Spring: The Perfect Backdrop for Napa Cabernet

by on April 19 2013

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Spring is in full swing here at Far Niente and, folks, it is absolutely glorious! Thousands of azaleas are soaking up their moments in the sunshine—bright, rich pastels painting the understory canvas in our woodland gardens. There to back them up …… read more

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Far Niente Gardens in Spring

by on March 27 2013

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It's looking a lot like spring around here, with tulips in myriad colors, azaleas just beginning to blossom and new green emerging in our ginkgoes and oaks. If you are planning to visit Far Niente in the next few weeks, you're …… read more

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Far Niente at Winter: A Great Time to Visit

by on February 11 2013

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With the winter garden at rest, the naked architecture of the woodlands sets the scene as time appears to stand still. The mighty Black Oak towers in the sky next to the Carriage House. The majestic Valley Oaks feel right …… read more

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“Dolce Far Niente” in Winter

by on January 18 2013

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Winter is in full force at Far Niente. In other parts of the country, that may mean feet of snow and gray days, but for us, winter so far this year translated to clear, cold days and nights.  If you've …… read more

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