Today, I am sharing a few photos from my walk around Harkness Memorial State Park. The park is the home of Eolia, the former summer mansion purchased in 1907 by the Harkness family, set on over 230 seaside acres in Waterford, Connecticut.
Never having been to the park, my goal for my first visit was to explore the gardens on both the east and west lawns as well as the Alpine rock garden.
And, as it happened, the facility was being set up for a wedding on the afternoon I chose to visit, so I did not venture inside the mansion itself.
I hope you enjoyed a few photos of my walk around Harkness Memorial State Park. If you should be in the area, it is definitely worth a visit and the park is easily accessed from I-95.
The 200+ acres were left to the state of Connecticut in 1950; becoming a part of the state park system in 1952. The park is open from 8:00 am to sunset all year long and entrance only requires a minimal parking fee.
Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous weekend!
Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie