Saturday, January 17, 2009

An oyster in the raw......

So. There is this amazing little jewel of a resort (but...they are all jewels aren't they?)
on only an acre...though it could be in a tropical rain forest somewhere.
5000 different species of tropical plants...(5000!)
and colorful birds taboot.


It is unpretentuous. Quiet.
a treasure chest of a place.
ahhhhh

It has an organic (sans chlorine) pool that have fish swimming in it.
Waterfalls splash gigundus leaved Taro plants...
appropriately, as it is called Taro Gardens.


And all a part of the Sundy House in Historic Delray Beach, FL.

Tiny, yet huge, hidden... yet full of personality.

There are tropical trails throughout the garden...


Gazebos where you can dine.



Only 11 rooms...or little cottages. Beautifully appointed.



A little village all of it's own.

Each room/cottage different...different art, different color...

Simple. Not over the top. Like a good friend.


It is called the Sundy House...after the 8 term mayor that lived in it.
Victorian...with a touch of fun!



The restaurant puts out THE most amazing brunch I have ever been offered...
ever. And food and wine magazine agrees.
The gardens are simply beautiful, and you can stroll between courses...
or dine out with the flora...and some singing colorful birds.
why not?

Don't worry...you won't bother them in the least.
they are happily home...too!

SUNDY HOUSE.....close,
but sooo far.

33 comments:

Natalia said...

I absolutely *must* stay there...soon!

Oh, I hope we sell lots of houses this year because I will be spending some time in Del Ray.

It's my idea of heaven on earth...or better yet, Florida!

-Nat

cotedetexas said...

I love it !!!!!

Bridget said...

Linda, Finally a post of some place that I have been. I didn't know about the pool because I have only been there for dinner and brunch. The food was always top notch and the gardens are so beautiful.

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Cool Bridget! Isn't it a great little haven? The pool was up one of the paths and up a few coralstone stairs.

Natalie...go...if even just for their amazing sunday brunch! Worth the drive (say I)!

karlene said...

the pool looks delightful!!!

Visual Vamp said...

What a great little hideaway!
Just what we all need after this cold week!
xo xo

Fargerike Dagny said...

How amazing is that? I love the interior and the color splashes. I can't belive it's in FL! Would have guessed some tropical island or the rain forest... Love it!

And thank you for your comment. I totally agree about fairy tales, my daughter is only 10 months old, and allready has a vast collection of fairy tale books.. Lol!

Blue Muse said...

YUM!!! Ok, this is going on my list of definite places I'm visiting. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. They should thank you for being such a fantastic tour guide and spokes person. I thank you for all of these wonderful, virtual vacations. They lift my spirits and weary mind while undergoing this crazy renovation of mine over here. Thanks for the treats! They are divine!

~ Lisa @ AbidingThere~ said...

Linda - I'll drop the kids at your place and head to DelRay for a night with my husband :) A perfect arrangement! hee hee. . . .

Simple Daisy said...

I wish I were there!!!!

Mary said...

That looks so - W.A.R.M. - it's still below zero here ...whine whine whine. It's amazing to me that it is only an acre - they've done a masterful job of landscaping and "tucking" and "hiding". Thank you

anita said...

ohhh! thanks for sharing this little hidden treasure of tropical paradise. sunday brunch and some pics, my kind of morning!

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing all the details and pictures of this amazing place. That truly is paradise!

Next time we're down there I definitely want to dine there with my dearest! It's so neat to find new little nugets and better yet to be refered. I'm sure it will at least be a year or so for us to make it back there, but I won't forget!

Thank you Linda and Blessings - Debbie

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

This place looks amazing! I want to go! Now please!!!

sandra/tx said...

That looks like an amazing place, Linda. Wow!

Anonymous said...

OK, now this is doable! Just what the doctor ordered...I have their website up and cannot quit looking!!

for the love of a house said...

So pretty! I love the garden gate; and want to eat at the restaurant! Such pretty images since we are getting 6 inches of snow today!! Thanks!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful place! I love the fun sun-washed tropical colors !

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Post! I tagged you at my blog if you want to play...

sweet tea in a pink glass said...

It's my favorite place to go eat in Delray... I had some of my wedding pictures taken there.

Linda@ Lime in the Coconut said...

Heeee. In a skinny minute, Lisa!

Mary...you would be AMAZED at what can fit in an acre. I continually am!

Debbie...and those coming or living in Florida put it on your list. Really.

Joan...I had saved a picture of that gate forever...then lost it, and we were redoing the gate. Looked everywhere. But found nada. Now our gate is done....and I find the pic. Murpys law, eh!

Lisa (aka) French said...

This was awesome what a beautiful little get away this could be;)And it's not that far from us! French;)

Tamara Jansen said...

This looks like a winner! How do you find these great places?

Fifi Flowers said...

BEAUTIFUL place! STUNNING! Love the pond pool... fishing with my gold fish would be interesting!
You have such lovely tropical posts!
Fifi

Laura @ the shorehouse. said...

Oooo...I've been there! Haven't stayed there, but took a look around while I was on a work trip in West Palm. LOVE it. I'm so happy to see your tour of it...I'm bookmarking in my "travel" folder right now. I'd love to go and actually stay some day.

Karena said...

What an exciting little hideaway!

Amber Cargile said...

Wow, what an amazing place!

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Joyce said...

Linda- I will add this to my list of travels. A very beautiful place and tranquil

Ivy Lane said...

That looks to be a gem of a place all right!!

Topsy Turvy said...

Linda - I've been wanting to visit this place forever! I must put it on my calendar now. Thanks for the great post.

-Lana

Anonymous said...

Oh this looks awesome, I will definitely check it out, we got more SNOW here in the NE yesterday AND over night...Calgon take me away !!!

Just looking at the photos makes me happy.

Thank you for this post,

Kathy :)

a quiet life said...

you are driving me wild with desire to travel, its just adorable!

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