There are few places that remind me of a fairy world more than the Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, WA. I just returned from a week-long stay on the island and it was top on my places to visit.
I had been once before in the early summer, and completely fell in love. From the open blank canvas of the initial grass field to the delicate nuances of the Japanese garden, each section of the reserve is mesmerizing. I felt like kid again meandering down the winding paths, imagining what it would be like to live under a canopy of trees, and explore the ravine. But, I would have to say the moss garden is my favorite...
Patches of sunlight shine through the delicate tree branches...
... moss covers the ground like a plush carpet (it really is so tempting to just go lay in it!)...
... and everything seems to meld together into one seamless and effortless landscape.
It was amazing to me that something as seemingly simple as moss could make such an impact, but I welcomed it, and made sure to take my time on the trail...
~Jordan
*Last time in Nature: Hiking Together
