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GEThis place had been on my must-see list for a while, and we finally went last May: Ashintully Gardens and Ruins in Tyringham, MA. (In the Berkshires, just over 2 hrs from Boston)
The mansion — built in the 1910s on a 1,000-acre estate and dubbed The Marble Palace — was destroyed by a fire in 1952, leaving only foundations and tall Doric columns.
It’s quite a scene as you emerge from the woods and see the enormous columns against the backdrop of the Berkshire hills. Particularly stunning in early evening!
(“Ashintully” is Gaelic for “on the brow of the hill”.)
The property is owned and preserved by the Trustees, an incredible organization in Massachusetts whose mission is to “preserve exceptional places”. They have so many beautiful and fascinating properties and this one did not disappoint.
The history of this property is interesting, if you want to research it further. A famous composer, presidential ties, and a possible curse from the Egyptian King Amenhotep III (grandfather of King Tutankhamen)!
Add it to your list of “must sees” when in the area!
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