August is a time for continued slowing down and getting ready to gear up again for another school year all at the same time.

A pause to think about what lies ahead. Enjoy this time. These are some photos from our favorite place at the Mohonk Mountain House.

They have some of the most spectacular gardens to walk through and explore.

The wonder of a garden is to appreciate the beauty that is before you and being a part of the eternal cycle of life.

If you don’t have a garden yourself, find one to be a part of at a local destination and learn to see the subtle changes as it moves from one phase to another.

It is peace on earth.