HolmesGirl:
Hearst Castle, despite being in California, is built out of pieces of European castles and churches.
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Hearst's vision was to recreate a small village surrounding a square. The main house looks like a church.
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There are some views.
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Views surrounded by impeccable gardens and landscaping.
HolmesGirl:
Sure! Let's totally use palm trees as rose trellises! That's not horticultural overkill at all!
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One of the terraces, with, naturally, a view.
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Just a little ancient Egyptian statuary. It goes with the palm trees.
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Cupid sans bow.
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Random terrace with giant sculptural fountain.
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More classical statuary.
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View with bougainvillea.
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That's probably an actual medieval window.
HolmesGirl:
California live oaks are pretty awesome.
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Detail of the grillwork on one of the guesthouses.
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Cool black plant.
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Privacy screen, just in case someone is on the next mountain over, I guess.
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Outdoor pool. Very restrained.
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Maybe they had so many statues they had to start making them into other things?
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Mermaid statues, *in* the pool.
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Statue with Princess Leia buns. (I took this photo for Claire.)
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Another tower view. There are many angles because the place is so damn big.
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Medieval painting with imported medieval church choir stalls.
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Gigantic book of hymns, plus statues, vases, friezes, and tapestries. Very cozy.
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Statue in a statue niche.
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Solemn.
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That looks uncomfortable.
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Imported ceiling. Because why not?
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All the modern amenities that the 1930s could provide.
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Nice tapestry, you can apparently see its mate in the Louvre.
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Movie room decor.
