点评:It's clear that a few of the less favourable reviews have come from people who haven't really understood or researched this place.
The amount of work, dedication and vision it takes to maintain and continually improve such an epic location shouldn't be underestimated.
We met Wayne while following one of the children's trails, and he was hard at work. I struck up a conversation, commenting on what a fabulous job he had and asking if he lived locally. He laughed politely and told me he was actually the owner!
Feeling a little embarrassed, I apologised, but Wayne immediately put down his tools and spent time sharing the most fascinating stories about the trees, the history of the house and the gardens. He even walked with us, giving what felt like our own private tour.
We discovered vanilla-scented flowers, leaves that smelt like toffee apples, and even a tree whose bark looked as though it was filled with safari animals. The children's imaginations ran wild, and so did ours.
It was magical—not just for the children, but for us adults too.
If you're looking for perfectly manicured topiary, immaculate square lawns and every blade of grass in place, this may not be for you... at least not yet. The owners are clearly passionate and dedicated, and places like this take time, patience and enormous effort to nurture.
But if you love nature, adventure and a little bit of magic, you'll find a wonderful place to wander, explore and lose yourself for a while.
Step off the beaten track. Sit quietly. Listen. Close your eyes and breathe.
It may be a little rough around the edges, but when has nature ever been about following the rules?
翻译:显然,那些评价不佳的评论大多出自那些并未真正了解或研究过这个地方的人之手。
要维护并持续改进这样一个宏伟的景点,需要付出大量努力、投入极大心血并具备远见卓识,这一点绝不可小视。
我们在沿着一条儿童徒步路线行走时遇到了韦恩,当时他正在辛勤工作。我主动与他攀谈,称赞他做得很出色,还问他是否住在附近。他礼貌地笑了笑,告诉我其实他就是这房子的主人!
我有点不好意思,连忙道歉,但韦恩立刻放下手头的活儿,开始给我们讲述关于那些树木、房子的历史以及花园的种种趣闻。他甚至还陪着我们走了一圈,仿佛在为我们提供一次专属的私人导览。
我们发现了散发着香草香味的花朵、闻起来像太妃糖苹果的叶子,甚至还有一棵树皮上布满各种野生动物图案的树呢。孩子们的想象力肆意驰骋,我们的也是。
那里真是充满魔力——不仅对孩子们如此,对我们成年人来说也一样。
如果你追求的是修剪得整整齐齐的树篱、一尘不染的方形草坪,以及每一根草都排列得井然有序的景象,那么这里或许不适合你……至少目前还不行。显然,这里的主人满怀热情且全身心投入,要把这样的地方打理好需要时间、耐心以及极大的努力。
但如果你热爱大自然、喜欢冒险,还渴望一点神奇与魔幻的体验的话……你会发现一个非常适合漫步、探索,能让你暂时忘却烦忧的绝佳去处。
走出常规的路线吧。静静地坐下,倾听四周的声音。闭上眼睛,深呼吸。
这里或许略显粗糙、不够精致,但大自然何时又需要遵循什么规则呢?