Mobile Alabama Spring April 2024

It was nice to take a spring little getaway trip....(these photos are from April 5, 2024 when we visited the Mobile Alabama area and Bellingrath Gardens in Theodore Alabama to see the gardens, you can scroll the page to my previous post to see more) We stayed in the Historic Downtown of Mobile Alabama since it was just a short drive to the gardens at Theodore from Mobile. The historic district of Mobile is so beautiful and walkable...we love the French influence of the architecture in the downtown area and there are some pretty parks too....last time we visited Mobile a few years ago we toured one of the historic mansions, you can click HERE to see that post. 

Here's a few photos we captured while we were there this time....

I wish I had gotten more photos of downtown, but we made some great memories here, and it was a fun little trip! I love the photo above that we took in front of this historic church, I was so impressed by the beautiful ironwork of the fence and gate, and we stopped to get a selfie. At the time, we had not even noticed that the  gold cross was in the background of our photo.... until later on when we looked back at the photos....I loved the symbolism that it means to us, God's always present and with us, each of us, and that we captured the cross in the background...I believe it is a reminder that God is surely with us. I'm thankful that He has kept us safe again during our travels. 

Thanks for coming along with us today! 

If you'd like to take a stroll with us through Bellingrath Gardens, you can scroll down to my last post or click HERE

Bellingrath Gardens and Home - Spring- April 2024

For a spring trip we went to Bellingrath Gardens and Home, in Theodore Alabama, these photos are from April 5, 2024....

We've been here before, (this is our third time here over the last 15 years), but I love this place and it's always a treat to get the chance to go here....the other times we were here it was summertime, very hot and humid. This time it was cooler and we got to see different things in bloom....

Petunias were blooming everywhere...

The roses were not blooming yet this time, (it's still spring), but so much was blooming and the cooler temperatures were wonderful this day that we didn't mind, we've seen them in full bloom another time when we were here, it is a sight to behold...

The greenhouse was warm inside and is filled with pretty tropical looking plants...

There are so many unique water features in the gardens...

and the garden paths are all paved...

The home is beautiful, it is something to see, we've been inside for the tour on a previous visit....I would highly recommend going on the home tour....

Here's the water view from the house...

They said that this year the azaleas had started blooming and then a cold front came in and the flowers fell off, so there wasn't a show of them this year, but we did find a few with blooms (above)...

There are lots of shady areas to sit for a rest and take in the views...

The Delchamps Gallery of Boehm Porcelain is included in the admission charge and inside you'll see some exhibits of this amazing porcelain collection in glass cases, it is air conditioned inside the building, and there are bathroom facilities and a place to sit to watch a video about the history of Bellingrath and Boehm Porcelain....

Here are a few photos of some of the displays that are in the glass cases....truly this is an amazing and talented artist....

Bellingrath Gardens even has a small Chapel...

There is a boardwalk trail that follows along the marshy area of this waterway...

So many places to stop for a fun pose....

If you are looking for a beautiful, quiet, and peaceful place to visit, and you are ever near the Mobile Alabama area, Bellingrath Gardens and Home is a must see. We enjoyed every minute of our day here. 

For more information you can visit their official website HERE

Thanks for coming along with us today!