Wordish Wednesday: Christmas At Kips Castle

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Several months ago I wrote about Kip's Castle, which is located in parts of both Verona (8 acres) and Montclair, New Jersey (2 acres).

Frederic Ellsworth Kip was a wealthy man who had his home constructed to look like a Norman castle. In the 1980's it was inhabited by a weird religious cult.
The property is now part of the New Jersey Green Acres program and is an Essex County Park. Anyone can stroll around the grounds from dawn until dusk, although the interiors are usually prohibited. Occasionally the castle is open for special events, especially during the holiday season. 
The castle is beautifully decorated with TWO Christmas trees and is obviously lovingly maintained. When you walk around the balcony and look out the windows and also walk around the grounds, you do feel as if you're in a castle.
 
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I originally wrote about Kips Castle here.

You can read more about Kips Castle:

Wikipedia

Discover A Landmark Treasure (.pdf)

The New York Times (written when the cult was in the castle)

Dumont Castle/Kips Castle

The Kips Castle Parks Conservancy

Lost In New Jersey (written before the castle was restored -- photos are missing in the interesting article)

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Comments

  1. kewkewDecember 13, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Wow, what lovely decorations. Those trees are just beautiful. I have to say I love the outside shot (the last shot)
    Would love for you to stop by and share
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  2. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 13, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    The castle is a special place.

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  3. Create With JoyDecember 13, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Thanks for sharing such lovely photos. This is definitely a site I would visit when I am in Jersey!
    Have a wonderful week!

    Ramona
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  4. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 13, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Thank you so much!

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  5. VerenaDecember 13, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful!
    Happy WW!
    Verena

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  6. Jessica @peekababyDecember 13, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    i could use about 1/10 of that closet space, lol
    check out my WW http://peekababyny.com/wordlesswednesday/post-697/

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  7. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Thanks!

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  8. bethere2dayDecember 14, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Beautiful photos 

    Have a good WW!

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  9. Viktoria BruceDecember 14, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Absolutely stunning!!!

    Here's my WW:
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    TToria
    xo

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  10. DrillerAADecember 14, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    LOVE the stained glass and the fireplace surround.  Great photo set.

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  11. Annie @ButteryBooksDecember 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Those cut glass windows are spectacular!  What a beautiful place.  If I'm ever up that way, I will definitely visit.
    Here is my Wordless Wednesday: Melacholy Morning

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  12. SimonetteDecember 14, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I really really love your photos! I feel like I'm actually there! Thanks so much for sharing! ;-)
    Greeting from the Philippines! Merry Christmas!

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  13. Caite@a lovely shore breezeDecember 14, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    very, very nice.
    once again, how do I know nothing about this place?

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  14. Allyson BossieDecember 14, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I am following the WW bloghop and followed you via GFC as masugr.  hope you can stop by mywildcrazylife.blogspot.com and follow me as well!

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  15. Thriving Despite UsDecember 14, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great decorating ideas!  Love these pics!!

    http://thrivingdespiteus.blogspot.com/2011/12/wordless-wednesday-how-i-feel-as.html

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  16. WildBlackDecember 14, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    Such a cool awesome place :)

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  17. KayeDecember 14, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Wow, what gorgeous windows , woodwork and mantles in the castle.

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  18. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    So could I!

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  19. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Thank you!

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  20. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Thanks!

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  21. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Thank you so much!

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  22. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I love the windows!

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  23. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Thanks so much for visiting!

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  24. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I love the windows!

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  25. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Thank you so much for visiting!

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  26. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Thank you!

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  27. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Thanks!

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  28. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Thanks!

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  29. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    It sure is.

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  30. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 14, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I love them, too!

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  31. KrystylwaechterDecember 15, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Hi there, I found you VIA 'Wordless Wednesday'Blog Hop
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    follower
    We're also hosting a BlogHop this weekend!

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  32. New Jersey MemoriesDecember 20, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Thanks!

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  33. JennyMarch 5, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    That castle looks very beautiful inside and out. Kips Castle seems like a wonderful place for these kinds of celebrations. I love it.

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