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Om Shanti Shanti Chanticleer

I live around the corner from the wonderful Chanticleer Gardens in Wayne, PA.

The gardens opened on March 31st and I have enjoyed walking here whenever I can. Every time there is a shift and something to catch my attention and bring awe… and peace. Being in these special gardens replenishes mind, body and spirit.

This is my happy and peaceful place. My husband Don refers to it as Om Shanti Shanti Chanticleer. It’s so true. It brings peace within and without, and connects me the universe. Being in nature and appreciating the creativity and fellow bravado of garden lovers really fills me up!

Enjoy these captures from the first awakenings of Spring 💕

The sweetest nest ❤️
Val T Boyko

30 responses to “Om Shanti Shanti Chanticleer”

  1. Mark Lanesbury Avatar
    Mark Lanesbury

    Oh my, Sporing has most certainly sprung dear lady, these are lovely and warm 😀 ❤️ 🙏🏽 🦋

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Mark 🌸🙏🌷🌿

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  2. Kate Crimmins Avatar
    Kate Crimmins

    I lived 15 minutes from Longwood Gardens for a few years and felt the same way. It could turn my mood around in 5 minutes. Better than any pharmaceuticals! Nature has powerful healing powers.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      So true Kate 🌸🌷🌿☀️ Thanka for stopping by.

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  3. Eliza Waters Avatar
    Eliza Waters

    Be still my heart! ❤

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Smiling… and sending warm flowing vibes for your delayed Spring. 🌷🌸🙏

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  4. Nancy Haas Avatar
    Nancy Haas

    I find myself breathing deeper just looking at your photos. Being in nature revives my soul too. I’ve learned I need to be outside each day.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Nancy 🙏🌿🌷💖

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  5. cindy knoke Avatar
    cindy knoke

    Peaceful, pastoral and oh so pretty!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Cindy❣️As we move and into the growing season, there is often an edge to the designer’s palette that inspires and intrigues. Love this unfolding of nature along with human artistry 💝

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  6. Sue Dreamwalker Avatar
    Sue Dreamwalker

    Nothing beats the energy of a peaceful garden Val, and these Spring blooms are just beautiful.. Such a peaceful energy to the photos.. I can see why you love it so much… Many thanks for sharing.. May we all find our sacred Om Shanti Shanti.
    Peace be with you dear Val.. ❤ 🙏

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Sue. It is my happy place …. and such an inspiration to connect the beauty of nature and the gardener’s vision and artistry.

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    2. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you dear Sue 🌸🙏🌸

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  7. Carrie Cannady Avatar
    Carrie Cannady

    Beautiful photos of a lovely place! How wonderful to love close to a naturally cultivated place of peace and beauty. 💜

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Carrie! It is very special 🌸🙏🌷🌿

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  8. Chatter Master Avatar
    Chatter Master

    What a grand way to shift one’s day. Thank you for sharing with us Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Colleen 🌷🙏🌷

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      1. Chatter Master Avatar
        Chatter Master

        You’re welcome 🙂

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  9. Baydreamer Avatar
    Baydreamer

    I can see why these gardens provide peace and joy for you, Val. What a gorgeous place for respite and recollection. Thank you for sharing. 💞🌸

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Lauren 🌷

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    Anonymous

    A fine set of photographs. I particularly like the two groups framed by the circles of their pots

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you so much 🌷🙏🌷

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  11. Ann Coleman Avatar
    Ann Coleman

    So pretty, Val!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      They have a great vegetable garden too Ann! Still under cover for the most part. How is yours coming along?

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  12. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    Beautiful captures. It’s spring in your neck of nature!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thanks Kathy! She is in full force … and it’s glorious 🌷🙏🌷

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  13. Vicki L Flaherty Avatar
    Vicki L Flaherty

    Ah…such a calming effect to scroll through your beautiful photos of nature’s beauty opening…Thank YOU!

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Vicki. It’s such a special place. May we all have a place that recharges and heals us 💛🙏💛

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  14. Don Avatar
    Don

    Such a beautiful place Val. Your images are marvellous.

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    1. Val Boyko Avatar
      Val Boyko

      Thank you Don 🌷🙏🌷

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