Devastated by the floods of May 2010 that saw the grounds under ten feet of water, the resort has made a remarkable recovery. This video was on You Tube during the flood.
This picture is in some of the same area shown in the video --
Mennonite Church USA met here for its biennial convention several years ago -- we pretty much took over the whole space --
I remembered it as being very green (we met over the 4th of July), but didn't remember all of the gorgeous flowers --
This Christmas cactus is just beginning to bloom. It will probably be in its splendor by the holidays --
One of the multiple waterfalls --
Those are white orchids blooming on the trunk of this palm tree --
Everywhere you looked, there was something in bloom --
Part of the glass roof that covers the entire property --
Another of the waterfalls and pools --
A couple of the "characters" outside of the shops --
On the lower level of the atrium, there is this area of programmed fountains that shoot from one island --
to another --
They were just beginning to hang Christmas garlands and decorations. They will have a "grand Christmas Opening" on November 18th. I understand they go all out!
This is a blown glass "fountain" in the main lobby. You can see a portion of the Tiffany glass ceiling above it --
During one last look down into the three level atrium, I was bemused by this plant. Looking somewhat like an elephant ear, the leaves were four to five feet across!
We were going to spend some more time downtown in Printer's Alley after we ate our lunch, but after all the walking we did last night and all the walking we did at Opryland, we settle for a tour by car before heading home for some football games and well-deserved naps.
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