Enduring Landscape


I don't think I've been shy about my indifference toward the outdoors.


But I did like being outside here.


The gardens at Philbrook (then Villa Philbrook) were designed by Kansas City landscape designers Hare and Hare, who planned a great deal of the Country Club District, the Plaza and much of our park systems here in town, as well as many national projects.


I climbed those steps and sat, looking back up at the house, both as a kid and again last week.


My mother did not bring me here, and if I visited with a school group I have no memory of it.  So often we do find what we need.

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