...and at least six hundred other people. Had the privilege of attending a reception tonight at Gracie Mansion, the Mayor's official residence on the East River. The evening celebrated the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and it was a lovely event. A cookout, great music, lots of familiar faces and the rain held off. I even got a seat at one of the picnic tables on the lawn and enjoyed chatting with friends and enjoying the summer evening.
The Mansion was built as a private home for the Gracie family in the late eighteenth century. It has been lovingly renovated and is now used for entertaining. The gardens looked especially pretty tonight and I wanted to share them with you.
Hugs and sweet dreams, my dear and gentle readers and of course, Amy is in my prayers.
Oh, what a beautiful place ... & privilege to be there. TTFN ~Marydon
ReplyDeleteWhat a great evening for you (and 600 of your closest friends!) The ADA act was near and dear to our hearts. Glad you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteHmm...I have to wonder if those Gracies who had that house are related to Col. Archibald Gracie, a survivor of the Titanic...he was solid money, so perhaps so...what a lovely residence!
ReplyDeleteI like the ADA and wish it went a bit farther.
HI!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place and the gardens are amazing!! What a great priveledge to be invited to. So glad the weather was perfect and you ahd a fun time!!
hugs,
jamie
What a lovely spot!
ReplyDeleteAmen to prayers for dearest Amy!♥
Thanks for visiting my blog. I've always wanted to see Gracie Mansion. The gardens are gorgeous, hope you had a good time.
ReplyDeleteWell, you got to have a picnic with the mayor . . . nice. Beautiful house and I love the garden and the wrap around porch.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics. What an honor, huh? :0) Gave your blog an award.
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