06 Apr 2004 Kwan Yin Trellis Garden

06 Apr 2004 Kwan Yin Trellis Garden ~ Kwan Yin has been at Circle Sanctuary for quite some time.  There have been various iterations of decorative components to the shrine.  The trellis seen in this image has seen a bit of weathering by 2004.  During this time, I began work on the Circle House Gardens.  Alas, the gardens have faded over the years as volunteers have worked on other projects.

Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, Wisconsin, USA

06 Apr 2004 Kwan Yin Trellis Garden © Nicholas Sea

02 Apr 2004 Circle Barn Garden in Spring

02 Apr 2004 Circle Barn Garden in Spring ~ Midmorning early in April a few days before the Ostara Moon, we can see that the gardens at Circle Sanctuary are budding green ~ “O’ she will bring the buds in Spring and laugh among the flowers.”

Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, Wisconsin, USA

02 Apr 2004 Circle Barn Garden in Spring © Nicholas Sea

25 Feb 2004 Circle Barn Garden Winter 02

25 Feb 2004 Circle Barn Garden Winter 02 ~ Here is another photo of Circle Barn Garden back in February of 2004.  It is a look at the barn and at Circle House 12 years ago.  Much has changed since then and yet the iconic nature of Circle’s buildings endures.  This photo of barn garden and shrine was taken from the south end of the barn.

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25 Feb 2004 Circle Barn Garden Winter 02 © Nicholas Sea

25 Feb 2004 Circle Barn Garden Winter 01

25 Feb 2004 Circle Barn Garden Winter 01 ~ On the east side of Circle Barn is a long raised garden bed constructed and planted by the Garden Circle.  Many renovations on the barn have happened over the years, including this garden addition. The Circle Barn Garden is both beautiful and functional.  The garden structure provides a bit of buttress to the barn foundation.  I consider the Circle Barn Garden to be one of the multifaceted shrines at Circle Sanctuary.  It is important because it is wheelchair accessible and because it has so many components and people who have nurtured and cared for it.  This photo of barn garden and shrine was taken from the north end of the barn.

Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, Wisconsin, USA

25 Feb 2004 Circle Barn Garden Winter 01 © Nicholas Sea