I not only enjoyed the tea (romance garden- lavender, rose hips, mint and chamomile) but the interior and exterior design of the building was absolutely gorgeous. Dushbane, the sister city of Boulder, is located in Tajikistan, and thus has a huge Persian influence visible in their art and architecture. The city of Dushbane sent the Tea House to Boulder in different pieces, and it was constructed on site. No one really knows what Boulder sent in return... a certain plant, highly popular and only slightly illegal in the area, has been rumored to have been sent over.
The interior is completely hand-carved and hand-painted wood- with vegetal designs in bright colors, it is almost worth it to sit inside so you can take it all in, even on the nicest of days. The exterior is covered in bright blue, hand-painted tiles that mimic the interior floral patterns. The gardens are equally gorgeous- especially now in the peak season of summer. Highlight of my trip.
Next post will be direct from Virginia, and most likely via Blackberry! No work computer usage during my week off!
You know the Politician's birth mother was from Tajikistan, right???!!! We will have to take him to Boulder sometime!
ReplyDeleteYes! I will gladly take him :)
ReplyDeleteso pretty! the building is nice too.
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