Hot Springs, Arkansas - Garvan Woodland Gardens

March 16 - 19/2013 Spring - 82, 79, 70, 64 - nights 60 down to 39
Weather is all over the place here in Hot Springs.  The normal average temp in spring is 69 and so far it has been above and below and one morning we had a big thunderstorm with a beautiful clear sky in the afternoon.  Not sure what the next day will bring so we are going to ride and see the sites on the good days; there is so much to see and do here. 

Peony Tree

We have booked in for two weeks at Catherine's Landing RV Resort to stay far enough south in the warmer weather and do some riding in the state of Arkansas.  This is Billy's new favorite place to ride:)  Just enough hills and valleys and sweeping roads to be interesting and so picturesque in the spring with the blooms.

Today we visited the University of Arkansas Garvan Woodlands Gardens.  We are lucky to have hit the prime of the Tulip Festival in bloom.

Chapel

We also saw a bride and groom amongst the grounds having photographs taken and just out side the garden area there is a Chapel with a bride and grooms buildings.  Could you imagine a more beautiful spot to have a ceremony???  The Chapel was designed by an architect who studied under Frank Lloyd Wright.  The wood vaulted ceiling and windows were sensational.  It was easy to imagine a candle light ceremony in this lovely setting and after the ringing of the Carillon chimes.