Gallery

Life on the Property

Rhododendrons in May, gardens in August, light on the lake, real celebrations, and the everyday moments in between.

A pink rhododendron in full bloom on the lawn

A magenta rhododendron, taller than a person

White blossoms over a moss-covered trunk

Lavender rhododendrons along the forest edge

Soft pink rhododendron blossoms up close

White rhododendrons in full bloom

Blush and white rhododendrons

A doe and her spotted fawn on the lawn by the covered patio

A bald eagle on the frozen lake, March

A young buck in velvet, resting in the ferns

Deer among the ferns and foxglove, June

Goslings grazing beneath a rhododendron in bloom

Deer grazing along the lake, July

A wood duck on the frozen lake, February

Ducks and geese gathering on the lawn in early spring

A bald eagle taking flight from the trees

Goslings following close behind

A goose family among the lily pads

Geese and goslings strolling past the lakeside ceremony area

A goose family crossing the lake in spring

Ploenta and Heather rowing out on the lake, May

A summer event under the cedars: guests gather at the covered patio, with the lake beyond

The waterfall beside the covered patio, with the lake beyond

Ploenta in the Ploenette Flower Garden

Blackberry picking in late August

One of our resident stray cats

Ploenta at the front sign

The Ploenette Flower Garden in bloom

The lake through the trees, under string lights

A garden path between two urns

The sign at our entrance

The Bridal Garden and timber-frame building

The Lounge, beside the water

The newlyweds on the lakeside ceremony stage, with a live band playing by the water

The Ivy Gate and its new roof, open onto the aisle to the lake

The aisle to the lakeside arch

Lakeside ceremony seating, with fountains on the lake

The Ivy Gate, open onto the aisle

A ceremony under the covered patio

The patio altar, draped and lit

Portraits on the paver path by the lake

Long tables down the covered patio

The head table, framing the lake

Candlelit reception tables

Joy under the timber-frame pavilion

The head table under the patio chandelier

A dessert table with the lake beyond

Florals on the head table

Head table florals and birch logs

Place settings in dusty blue

A table set in deep teal

The patio set in burgundy

The Bridal Ready Room

The waterfall, seen from the Bridal Ready Room

Inside The Lounge

Wedding photos from a 2025 celebration by Yvonne Tran Photography.