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Start your tour with the southern exposure of the main porch, nicely shaded in the late afternoon.

 

The fountain is the centerpiece of the rose garden overlooked by the main porch. This is a literary rose garden in which all roses are named after authors and characters.

The southwest yard is a sunny open space bordered by a berm planted in shrubs and perennials.

West of the house, in a Zen-like setting, is the world's only "weeping persimmon," one of many water features throughout the property.

The Whimsy Garden in the northwest features unusual garden ornaments, such as this Tree Face.

The Crane Pool northeast of the house has a marble frog from China spitting water in the direction of two brass cranes, who are clearly not intimidated

The antiqued pavilion is the focus of the southeast Sculpture Garden of Greco-Roman statuary.

Although the Ruddick-Nugent House is a Columbus bed and breakfast, nearby is a thriving and inspiring art community.  The Brown County Art Colony attracts artists from all over the region to inspire creativity and imagination.  Nashville, Indiana accommodations can be tough to come by, but our B and B is close enough and will inspire on its own.  We’ve renovated the gardens to become a tranquil space inviting people to enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. 

Artists or any guests looking for the relaxing atmosphere and charm of a Nashville, IN B&B will find it here in our gardens. Spend some time enjoying the themed designs and landscaping we’ve recently worked on.  Zen like settings, beautiful sculptures and wonderful fountains can all be found on the grounds. Plenty of shade and sun are available at all times of the day and year.  You can find a quiet area to reflect, meditate and become inspired.  Below are more descriptions and pictures of the gardens and their features.

Good reasons to stay at Ruddick-Nugent House

From the Visitors Center, take the two hour bus tour of Columbus' nationally significant modern architecture, by names such as Saarinen, Pei, Roche, Weese, Venturi, and Meier, ranked 6th in the country after cities such as Chicago and San Francisco.