Departing from Kingswood, the path led on to the residence Mackenzie King built as his career progressed into national leadership, and a summer getaway consisting of cottages wouldn't be sufficient for entertaining the great and the good. He would make a real home here too, and that was Moorside.
Another quote is along the path.
We come out to a wide meadow that stretches between the house and the woods. Mackenzie King became a gentleman farmer when he was here.
A first glance at Moorside from here.
The path led me to the main drive, and I turned towards Moorside.
A beautiful home, with portions open to the public. Here, the prime minister could entertain guests.
Those guests included Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt, the latter of whom is seen in one of the photographs on this panel.
The meadow is an enchanting sight.
The open areas make the cottage feel even homier.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteMust be a very wealthy prime minister
ReplyDeleteAs a young lawyer, he did some work for the Rockefellers and was paid well for it.
DeleteWas security an issue, in such a very large landscape?
ReplyDeleteAs PM, he'd have Mounties with him.
Delete...a fabulous place to call home.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is.
DeleteThank you for sharing this, it's a lovely place to have called home! Beautiful just doesn't describe it enough!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteI love that he could entertain in the"big house' and then retreat to his cottage. It's a beautiful walk.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteA piece of heaven nestled among the trees!
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
DeleteThat's so beautiful! Edenic!
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteA lovely, quiet place.
ReplyDeleteMost definitely.
DeleteSuch a lovely house.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteI'm loving the fall colors.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteA beautiful secluded house.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteGostei de ver estas belas fotografias.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Thank you.
DeleteAdemás de una gran casa, cuenta con un gran espacio para disfrutar de la naturaleza.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteStone walls! I've actually watched people as they've built them. Not an easy task, if they are done right.
ReplyDeleteThese were done well.
DeleteI would be following that path and taking lots of photos.
ReplyDeleteI took a lot.
DeleteBeautiful landscape with the country houses on the gently rolling hills.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteThe grounds are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteThey are indeed.
DeleteKing could plan ahead and come up with this estate.
ReplyDeleteAnd he did in quite a big way.
DeleteA lovely retreat!
ReplyDeleteThat it is.
Deletewhat fun. i love autumn. still enjoying all the glow from these gorgeous fall day. my favorites. ( ;
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteBeautiful place and photos ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
You're welcome.
DeleteSuch a beautiful place, your photographs are lovely William.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you!
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