Whispering Bench Allée

The last spot I visited was the Whispering Bench Allée. It runs a small corridor behind the gallery from the fountain. Thus concludes my visit to The Dixon Gallery and Gardens. As I returned to my hotel, the remains of Hurricane Gustav rolled into the Memphis area.

Behind the Gallery

Eventually I found myself behind the Gallery building. The fountain did not have any water in it. There was one more space left to view.

Garden after Garden

My journey included one garden after another. Several had statues of children. The gardens were well organized.

Exploring the Gardens

Further I went into the Formal Gardens. The pathways formed a grid. Each garden was adjacent to another one.

The Formal Gardens

From the Venus Allée, I turned to enter into the Formal Gardens. While wandering around I came upon another sculpture by Antione Poncet. It is called “Fleuriforme.”

Venus Allée

Leaving the South Lawn, I entered the Venus Allée. It is a pathway lined with tall trees and a statue of Venus at the far end. The statue stands in the center of a fountain.

Europa and the Bull

At the southern most part of the South Lawn, there is a staging area with a statue of Europa and the Bull. The Hughes Pavilion is off to the right. A bridge, known as the Swilken Burn Bridge, sits near the edge of the stage.

Four Seasons

At the far end of the South Lawn, there are the Four Season statues. They mark the corners of a square section of the space. A bridge and pathway connects the South Lawn to an area near the Hughes Pavilion adjacent to this space.