A view of the back of Rienzi in the Gardens |
The grand ballroom of the Rienzi house |
Every Wednesday, Rienzi opens its doors for open drawing sessions from 1:30pm -4:30pm. I spent the entire afternoon engrossed in drawing one of the porcelain vases in the main Ballroom.
Sketching in the Rienzi |
After a tour of the house, take a moment to wander through the Rienzi Gardens. The grounds are 4.4 acres of Texas woodlands and formal gardens including stunning southern magnolias. Also, make sure to include the Rienzi as part of your annual Azalea Trail in March 2016.
Magnolias and hedge gardens leading up to the entrance of the main house |
Finished version of drawing from the Rienzi; color added in my studio |
The Annual "Punch Party" will be hosted by MFAH tomorrow night from 7-9pm at the Rienzi! Try a historic English punch while wearing your pompadours and listening to a string quartet on the terrace!
Keep Exploring!
xoxo,
The Bayou Botanist
Read more about the Rienzi here.
Rienzi Hours:
Wednesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, 1–5 p.m.Visits are by docent-led tour only.
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