The Path More Traveled

Pathways can intrigue, lead, encourage exploration, or simply provide an escape from the every day. But one thing for sure, they are as varied and unique as the individuals who walk them.

A study in tranquil simplicity, white slate leads the curious across a pond dotted with stone boulders and tropical greenery. Be sure to bring an offering - even if it's just an open, guileless heart - to appease the two Buddha-head guardians. Then take a deep breath and step across the threshold to discover what lies inside the pavilion beyond the low stone wall.

Shaped like a keystone entry, this brick pathway draws color inspiration from the house it leads to. Meticulously balanced with greenery and flowers along each edge, palm trees in the centre garden bed create a sense of mystery by partially concealing your ultimate destination. Or perhaps they are simply telling anyone who walks this road to leave the outside world behind and concentrate on the beauty found within.

Perfect for strolling with your significant other, this winding pathway is marked by boulders and indirect lighting. Variegated stones in a crazy paving pattern give a rich texture with an almost childlike sense of playfulness and magic. If you watch closely and respectfully, perhaps you'll catch a glimpse of sprites or pixies dancing under moonlight on the lawn beyond.

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