Destination - Thanksgiving Point

Are you aware that this place exists just off the freeway between Provo and SLC just south of Point of the Mountain? You may notice a water tower, shops, a movie theatre, museums, and restaurants as you drive by on the west side of the freeway. Those are fun, but this beautiful garden in a depression further west is inspiring! We made it part of our Memorial Day this year and vowed to bring everyone when we return for the 4th of July. We quickly did the math and bought a grandparent season pass. Get your walking shoes and a hat packed! Grandpa is considering renting one of their golf carts to travel the many pathways. I think we should go with a Segway and take turns being futuristic.

The hill holding these Grecian pillars is the highpoint of the garden and our vantage point when I took the previous picture.

We had fun exploring the parts we missed during our Tulip Festival visit last year.

In a month, surely the roses will be in bloom.

Grandpa can buy you food to feed the fish instead of for these anonymous little boys.

You will love Monet's Garden with its ponds, water lilies, and bright colors.

I spy a frog, do you?

Now I don't!

Perhaps you can create a picture, inspired as was Monet.

Heather and Ruby, Grandpa is relaxing in the Secret Garden.

This is a picture of the entrance from inside the garden. I'm keeping it a secret as to how you find the outside.

Hopefully, there will be beautiful blue skies and puffy clouds on our next visit.

You will probably also enjoy this stair step fountain. If you look closely, you might find the lovely lady at the top.

We finished our morning with lunch at the Trellis Cafe overlooking the garden. It was sooo good. Grandpa ordered tomato basil soup. When we got home there were so many ripe tomatoes and a bunch of basil in the garden so I made soup, too.

We didn't go to the Children's Discovery Garden, but we will when we have all of you to "discover" it with us. Can't wait!