Once a year, the Chicago Botanic Garden invites dogs and their humans to explore the garden and partake in a fun event, Spooky Pooch.
It used to be held on December.
Three years ago they appropriately changed it to October.
Click here to read my October 2009 blog post (and see garden photos) as I participated in the parade.
Last year, I partake as one of the vendors.
Click here to read our October 2010 blog post.
Can you guess how I participated this year?
Well, I am Golden Happy to be back at the
Chicago Botanic Garden as a vendor.
The Chicago Botanic Garden is located at Glencoe, IL.
It is huge … 24 spectacular gardens on 385 acres.
I would like to give you a mini tour of the
Garden particularly where the event was held.
The Spooky Pooch Parade was held at the Esplanade.
The Esplanade is one of the Garden’s most public spaces.
Behind me are rows of waterspouts emerging from pools of water.
Can you see? the water is pumpkin color. How cool it that!
On the Esplanade, the best place to hang out is
on lake walk path and water terrace.
This huge fountain is the main feature of the water terrace.
WOW! Can you see? A Rainbow!!!
Large pots of mums surrounds the area.
Simply Gorgeous.
Behind our booth is this 7th foot tall sculpture by Albin Polasek.
It is called “The Sower”, a classic male figure. Many visitors of the garden were captivated because of its height, strong gaze and form. What do you think?
This scuplture was a gift from the Art Institute of Chicago, … “dedicated to spreading the seeds of learning about plants and the natural world…”
I did my Golden Inspections of the area before the event started.
The organizer of the Spooky Pooch Parade did a wonderful job.
I watched and rested on my chair. I got lots of petting.
Yes, many photographed me on my chair and extremely amused.
No I did not win … but my mom said I WON …
many visitor’s heart, I made them smile.
The Chicago Botanic Garden’s mission is to promote enjoyment …
I sure had Lots of Golden Enjoyment.
If you plan to visit Chicago, make sure to visit the
Chicago Botanic Garden. Oh! don’t forget to bring a camera.
Hope you enjoyed another edition of Sugar’s Golden Tours, Esplanade {Chicago Botanic Garden}, Glencoe, IL
Lots of Golden Woofs
FURKIDSMOM says
October 30, 2011 at 1:39 AMHow cool! We're glad you got to enjoy such a fun day at the Botanic Gardens – thanks for sharing it.
The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie
Anonymous says
October 30, 2011 at 1:56 AMSugar it was nice to meet you. Yes we enjoyed photographing you in your chair. You definitely made us SMILE 🙂
Kay L. Davies says
October 30, 2011 at 2:22 AMYou look wonderful, Sugar! You should have won.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
Finn says
October 30, 2011 at 3:06 AMGreat event! I love seeing your smile!
~~Sue and Doug~~ says
October 30, 2011 at 3:56 AMyou are a winner to us Sugar!!..great day you had!!
The Bleu says
October 30, 2011 at 4:29 AMOh yes you did win, Miss Sugar… I am weak kneed for you, and it's time I let you know…
You are tops in my book. 'Lovely' in my dictionary has your sweet photo next to it.
So happy you had a fun event today! And even happier that you shared!
with love from the Bleu
KT and Lady says
October 30, 2011 at 4:51 AMLooks like a barking good time. What a wonderful place. Easton wants to know if you gave away punkin treats? That would be a treat, not a trick!
……BOL
Roooooooo
bichonpawz says
October 30, 2011 at 5:21 AMWe wish we could have joined you at those beautiful gardens!!! You are so Beautiful and GOLDEN!!! Great Day indeed!!
xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
Maggie and Mitch says
October 30, 2011 at 9:15 AMWe have never seen such huge pots of mums! What a fun outing for you, Sugar!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
scotsmad says
October 30, 2011 at 9:30 AMAnother great day out, sugar. Looks like there was lots to do there.
XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella
Ann says
October 30, 2011 at 11:47 AMwhat a gorgeous place to spend the day. I love the picture with the rainbow behind you. You sure did dress fancy for the occasion Sugar, you look pawsome
T. Maxx says
October 30, 2011 at 12:51 PMAWESOME PICS!!!
You're a winner to me!!
Cheers,
Maxx
The Musketeers says
October 30, 2011 at 2:44 PMWow! Look's like someone had fun! & you look great Sugar!!!!! 🙂
Kristin G. says
October 30, 2011 at 2:58 PMWhat a beautiful place to spend a day Sugar. I love your festive neckwear!! Happy Halloween to you and your mom!!
Marg says
October 30, 2011 at 3:35 PMLooks like you had a wonderful time Sugar. Those are the biggest Mums we have ever seen. Great pictures and Sugar you are always a winner in our books. Take care.
Anonymous says
October 30, 2011 at 4:03 PMSugar, great to meet you at the CBG. Yes you made us SMILE and enjoyed taking photos of you in your chair. LOVE the Pumpkin Bone Treats … the best dog treats ever. We will order more … Have a safe fun Halloween.
SweetMarie says
October 30, 2011 at 4:55 PMLooks like a pleasant time. You are a winner Sugar! These are fabulous photos! We hope to visit Chicago someday. Thanks for sharing. Hope you have a pawtastic Sunday!
Wyatt says
October 30, 2011 at 5:04 PMThat fountain water is Golden Retriever colored! Glad you had such a good time Sugar!
Wyatt and Stanzie
Madi and Mom says
October 30, 2011 at 6:32 PMGreat post Sugar…your mom is right winning hearts is much more rewarding…you had us from your firs Golden Hello.
OH Exciting news…I finally convinced mom to let me officially participate in Tasty Tuesday. It is all ready to post at 12:01am Tuesday. MOL
Hugs from you bfff,
madi
Two French Bulldogs says
October 30, 2011 at 6:58 PMyou make any place look fun Sugar
Benny & Lily
Maggie Mae says
October 30, 2011 at 7:15 PMSugar,
Dose mum pots is HUGE! Winnin' peoples hearts is much more better than winnin' a contest fur sure!
You looks BOO-tiful as ever too!
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae
PeeS We got da book!!!
BeadedTail says
October 30, 2011 at 7:58 PMWhat a beautiful place and of course you are beautiful too Sugar! We love your smile and bet you did make lots of people smile when they saw you!
Elyse and Riley says
October 30, 2011 at 9:24 PMThat looked like a totally awesome time there, Sugar! We love seeing you in your chair at all your events (well, on Blogville, at least!). 🙂
Happy Halloween Eve!
Elyse and Riley
Neeko says
October 31, 2011 at 1:46 AMMiss Sugar :o)
It was Pawsome seeing you yesterday, Beautiful as ever!
You posted such great pictures. The one with the Rainbow is my favorite :o)
Love and Smooches,
Neeko ♥
P.S. Ray says that you looked HOT ;o)
The Bumpass Hounds says
October 31, 2011 at 12:46 PMSugar,
You most definitely are a WINNER.
road-dog-tales says
October 31, 2011 at 2:38 PMWhat a FABULOUS place, Sugar! Love the orange water fountains and those flowers are HUGE! Looks like you had a great day! Thanks for sharing these pics with us!
LOVE your sparkly fall collar!
The Road Dogs
Lauren @ Life With Desmond says
October 31, 2011 at 8:07 PMoooh, sugar desmond has a chair just like that!