"It's A Secret"-Hearts Blossom LbNA #1246
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Add Location| Owner: | Adoptable |
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| Plant date: | Aug 14, 2002 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Westerville |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Ohio |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Planted by: | BreedenBunch  |
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| Found by: | KingFish |
| Last found: | Mar 5, 2004 |
| Status: | FFF |
| Last edited: | Aug 14, 2002 |
The kind folks are Inniswood are discouraging boxing at this time. We are trying to speak to someone to set-up guidelines. If you still want to find this box we can make it a sort of 'virtual stamp'.
Email us at breedenbunch@wowway.com with the exact location you think the box was in(be specific). Right now it shouldn't be too hard, as they have some signage re: letterboxing. If you are correct in your location, we will send you via email a scanned image of the stamp. It really is a beautiful place for a hunt!
Placed by Sole Searching of 'The Breeden Bunch"
Inniswood Metro Gardens
Bring stamp pad and pen
This box was placed in honor of my daughter's first birthday. The name stems from what my fast-growing daughter inspired me to inscribe on this stamp and what my son proclaimed to me as we planted this letterbox (which is also a small clue).
Inniswood is located at 940 South Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH 43081 (northern Franklin County).
Driving:
From I-270, take the S.R. 3/Westerville Rd. exit south to Dempsey Rd. and turn left. Go about 1 mile to Hempstead Rd. and turn left. Entrance is about 1/2 mile on the right.
From the bulletin board which serves as the entrance to the park (on the north side of the parking lot at approximately N 40 degrees; 6.05' W 82 degrees; 53.95') head north into the park for approximately 35 steps. I chose to use steps rather than paces, as two of my steps are definitely not equal to one pace, a little more than five feet. From here, head 320
degrees; for 45 steps, then head down the path at 290 degrees; for approximately 132
steps. You should now see a sculpture titled "Untitled." From the plaque at the base of the sculpture, head due north for 44 steps and have a seat. There are two trees directly in front of the bench with signs identifying them. What do the larger of the two trees and the
figurine to your right have in common?
From the bench, head down the winding footpath at 90 degrees; for approximately 100 steps through the grassy area. Turn left at the paved path and continue for approximately 160 steps. Be observant of the place names on the signs. At this point, you will be at a fork in the path. Do you remember what the tree and the figurine had in common? Head in the direction of the appropriately titled garden for approximately 50 steps. If you have turned the correct way, you should see a small cottage. Enter the cottage and read the board on the north side of the cottage. The very last words will tell you where you must head now. Hint (until the park's maps are updated): it is down the path heading in the opposite direction of where you turned to come to this garden.
When you enter this new garden, pay close attention to numbers of items or objects (hint: the sunflowers, the sisters, etc.). Next stand over the plaque in the pavement for the Entry Garden. Head down the path at 40 degrees; and follow the start of the maze. Enjoy the story as you wander through the maze. After reading the story continue on through the maze, past the Grandfather Tree, and into the next circular area. From the center of the circle, head down the path at 75 degrees;. Walk under the "arches" and head to the brick building. Look at the plaque on the wall. Now you understand the name. Enter the building and read all of the wonderful quotations and look at the bird sculptures. After you have thoroughly investigated this wonderful garden, sit on the south side of the bird in the fountain.
Here is where we test if you have paid attention. Add the number of panels in the "Earth on Turtle's Back" story, the number of sunflowers at the entrance of the garden, and the number of sisters. Now subtract the number of birds you see in the garden you are now in as well as the number of quotations. Now multiply this number by the number of roots of the tree in the story. This number will give you the bearing to look out at the wall of the building in which you are now sitting. In the wall will be an open space (with a rock in it that does not belong. The letterbox is located behind this rock.)(This is where the letterbox SHOULD be, but isn't :)
This is a fairly busy park, please use discretion when stamping and rehiding. Enjoy.
Email us at breedenbunch@wowway.com with the exact location you think the box was in(be specific). Right now it shouldn't be too hard, as they have some signage re: letterboxing. If you are correct in your location, we will send you via email a scanned image of the stamp. It really is a beautiful place for a hunt!
Placed by Sole Searching of 'The Breeden Bunch"
Inniswood Metro Gardens
Bring stamp pad and pen
This box was placed in honor of my daughter's first birthday. The name stems from what my fast-growing daughter inspired me to inscribe on this stamp and what my son proclaimed to me as we planted this letterbox (which is also a small clue).
Inniswood is located at 940 South Hempstead Road, Westerville, OH 43081 (northern Franklin County).
Driving:
From I-270, take the S.R. 3/Westerville Rd. exit south to Dempsey Rd. and turn left. Go about 1 mile to Hempstead Rd. and turn left. Entrance is about 1/2 mile on the right.
From the bulletin board which serves as the entrance to the park (on the north side of the parking lot at approximately N 40 degrees; 6.05' W 82 degrees; 53.95') head north into the park for approximately 35 steps. I chose to use steps rather than paces, as two of my steps are definitely not equal to one pace, a little more than five feet. From here, head 320
degrees; for 45 steps, then head down the path at 290 degrees; for approximately 132
steps. You should now see a sculpture titled "Untitled." From the plaque at the base of the sculpture, head due north for 44 steps and have a seat. There are two trees directly in front of the bench with signs identifying them. What do the larger of the two trees and the
figurine to your right have in common?
From the bench, head down the winding footpath at 90 degrees; for approximately 100 steps through the grassy area. Turn left at the paved path and continue for approximately 160 steps. Be observant of the place names on the signs. At this point, you will be at a fork in the path. Do you remember what the tree and the figurine had in common? Head in the direction of the appropriately titled garden for approximately 50 steps. If you have turned the correct way, you should see a small cottage. Enter the cottage and read the board on the north side of the cottage. The very last words will tell you where you must head now. Hint (until the park's maps are updated): it is down the path heading in the opposite direction of where you turned to come to this garden.
When you enter this new garden, pay close attention to numbers of items or objects (hint: the sunflowers, the sisters, etc.). Next stand over the plaque in the pavement for the Entry Garden. Head down the path at 40 degrees; and follow the start of the maze. Enjoy the story as you wander through the maze. After reading the story continue on through the maze, past the Grandfather Tree, and into the next circular area. From the center of the circle, head down the path at 75 degrees;. Walk under the "arches" and head to the brick building. Look at the plaque on the wall. Now you understand the name. Enter the building and read all of the wonderful quotations and look at the bird sculptures. After you have thoroughly investigated this wonderful garden, sit on the south side of the bird in the fountain.
Here is where we test if you have paid attention. Add the number of panels in the "Earth on Turtle's Back" story, the number of sunflowers at the entrance of the garden, and the number of sisters. Now subtract the number of birds you see in the garden you are now in as well as the number of quotations. Now multiply this number by the number of roots of the tree in the story. This number will give you the bearing to look out at the wall of the building in which you are now sitting. In the wall will be an open space (with a rock in it that does not belong. The letterbox is located behind this rock.)(This is where the letterbox SHOULD be, but isn't :)
This is a fairly busy park, please use discretion when stamping and rehiding. Enjoy.