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The votes are in! With so many great gardens this year it was hard to choose a favorite! We're pleased to announce that Aradriel has received 1st place for the Smugglers Grove garden. Read on for more Garden Contest results... |
| Message from Aradriel about Smugglers Grove: "Welcome to Smugglers Grove, a garden getaway in the neighborhood of Smugglers Cove, a small 18th century smugglers' hideaway located off the majestic ridged coastline of Aurora Island. Being part of a community of smugglers, you may find some of my pilfered loot stashed in a few corners of the garden; we're always on the lookout for pesky pirates looking to snatch it! In Smugglers Grove, I sought to create a garden that enhanced the natural slopes of the land, and that took advantage of the stunning panoramic views. It's the perfect spot to hang out with a group of friends for a chat or to relax away from the rest of the huge world of There. I hope you enjoy your visit and come back again soon!" Visit Aradriel's Smugglers Grove garden on Aurora Island. View the Smugglers Grove photo album. |
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Congratulations to Jeli for winning 2nd place in the 2009 Spring Garden Contest for Catalina Island Gardens! |
| Message from Jeli about Catalina Island Gardens: "Catalina Island Gardens is a labor of love; a place to visit, to soak in the sights – to watch the koi swimming in the pond, the swans swimming by the waterfall, or even the pandas playing nearby. The solitude the garden offers allows visitors to listen to the soothing music and absorb the serene environment. Many an avatar has made his or her way to the gardens when stressed or feeling down in the dumps, and left much more lighthearted and cheery. As mentioned by both neighbors and visitors alike, the garden is a “mood setter” – it has a “calming effect and that is what makes me come here all the time”. The garden was created for everyone to enjoy, and is welcome to all. " Visit Jeli's Catalina Island Gardens on Aurora Island. View the Catalina Island photo album. |
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Congratulations to Tumble_Weed for winning 3rd place in the Spring Garden Contest for TumBlin Garden Pond! |
| Message from Tumble_Weed about TumBlin Garden Pond: TumBlin Garden Pond is a wondeful and peaceful place to visit and relax. The pond was designed especially for the TumBlin Neighborhood by TwoMonkeys. The pond also has a wonderful collection of 1Book/Bookentire rocks. The garden has a large assortment of trees and plants. Visit TumBlin Garden Pond on Aurora Island. View the TumBlin Garden Pond photo album. |
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Thank you to everyone who participated in this fun event, and thanks to everyone who took the time to vote. There_RealEstate will host a garden party on Wednesday May 20th at 5:00 PM PST/ 8:00 PM EST to congratulate the winners and present them with their prizes. A tour of the 2nd and 3rd place gardens will follow the trophy ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend, and you can sign up in advance here. |
