Dunaway Gardens was a favored getaway for the gardens and their breathtaking beauty. Strolling the lush green alleys and climbing over the endless stone stairways, offered surprises at every crook and turn. There was the Hillside Rock Garden, a woodland area which has five terraces, leading to the large swimming pool that was blasted out of solid granite. To visit this area please click on the photo below.

Stone terraces in Hillside Rock Garden leading to Great Pool

The Sunken Garden was located below the Blue Bonnet Tea Room. It has a trickling waterfall leading to a matching set of collecting pools that channel water beyond the Wishing Well to an octagon reflection pool. This pool was once a wisteria covered octagonal arbor situated over a large pool. This pool sits atop Little Stone Mountain.

This picture of a member of the Hollywood Ballet (they trained there in the 1930's) sitting at the Wishing Well is an example of the splendor of days gone by.

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Wishing Well today

The Japanese Garden has a Gazebo. Water travels through collection pools cascading down to the Twin Pools. These Twin Pools feature a "floating stone" in the middle. Koi fish enjoy these pools. This Japanese Garden area was also said to have had numerous Umbrella trees during its day. There was also an area described as "Little Italy" that is remembered for its beautiful stone paths and steps. To visit the Japanese Garden please click on the photo below.

Member of Hollywood Ballet posing at Twin Pools with Cedar Creek in the Background

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