I hadn’t photographed the festive cherubs in a few years and wanted to see how they looked amongst the azaleas.
The cherubs’ view:
A sprinkling of azaleas were in bloom behind and off to the sides of the statue.
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
March 27, 2026
Years ago Ted called this statue “Freaky Babies” so of course that is what I think every time I pass it. He a nice B&W version from a visit in February 2021 which in a post he aptly named Freaky Babies.
One year and one day after I took the images from last year’s post, it was another glorious Azalea day at Middleton Place. And, once again “Sandal Binder” was a photo opp. The images are not much different, but it was lovely to be out there.
This marble statue of woman putting on a sandal survived the Civil War and now watches over a pond surrounded by azaleas and Spanish Moss.
The marble statue is circa 1810, by Rudolph Schadow, and is also known as “Sandal Binder” for the German “Die Sandalenbinderin.”
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
March 27, 2026
More little goats hopping around, and checking out their world. I didn’t get to touch them, but they look incredibly soft.
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
February 20, 2026
Middleton Place has acquired some new smaller goats. Sorry I don’t know the breed. About four weeks ago three does gave birth: two sets of twins and one single.
We were at the stable yard when the animals were being fed and a worker told us that they had a scare when they couldn’t find the kids that morning. Turns out they were all tucked in this half barrel together.
I wasn’t quite prepared for them to be so nimble.
Hi!
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
February 20, 2026
The Middleton Place barnyard cat is something of an independent fellow that chooses his leisure spots based on his idea of comfort.
Here a bit of sun had been warming the bricks behind one of the barnyard displays. Ted called it a cauldron –toil & trouble and all that.
The cat didn’t care and clearly wasn’t worried about that giant thing falling on him.
My favorite picture of him is from 2021: Barnyard Cat, Stretch and Snooze
Middleton Place, Charleston SC
January 21, 2026
It was a glorious Azalea day at Middleton Place.
This marble statue of woman putting on a sandal survived the Civil War and now watches over a pond surrounded by azaleas and Spanish Moss.
The marble statue is circa 1810, by Rudolph Schadow, and is also known as “Sandal Binder” for the German “Die Sandalenbinderin.”
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
March 26, 2025
I always have a look for the Middleton Place barnyard cat when I’m there.
Last week he was snoozing on a chair in one of the educational displays. I say snoozing, he was awake enough to turn his head when I tried to get a profile shot.
Middleton Place, Charleston SC
December 19, 2024
This rooster, or one that looks just like him, has been roaming the barnyard at Middleton Place for several years. I spotted hanging out in the roots of a Live Oak tree as a few sheep wandered around him.
Middleton Place
December 19, 2024
The pair of swans that live at Middleton Place’s Reflection Pool spend their days patrolling up and down the pond or lounging on the banks with the occasional turtle or small alligator enjoying the sun with them. On my recent visit two workmen were trying to dislodge a clog of the pool’s drainage system. One of the swans was not keen on sharing his territory, making his presence known with fluffed up wings and neck displays.
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
March 11, 2024
After I took the Sheep closeups the herd decided dinner wasn’t imminent and it was time to move on. During the day, they have free run of the big lawn, the barnyard, and a pathway around the back of the paddocks.
Once they got moving the lead sheep started to pick up speed. The horses completely ignore the rabble.
“Wait for me!”
The herd passed me by and headed around the back. If you’ve seen some of my older pictures of Middleton Place or been here yourself, you may notice the new fencing. It doesn’t have that nice weathered split-log look, but is more secure for the animals.
February 26, 2024
Middleton Place Stable Yard, Charleston, SC
