This week I took a short trip to Lamberton Conservatory (a.k.a. my new winter reading nook!) in Rochester’s Highland Park. I’ve passed by the conservatory dozens of times in the past four years, but someone finally posted a picture of the inside of it. All you had to do was tell me there were cactus in there, people! If I’d known, I’d have gone in years ago! I’m a sucker for cacti. After all, you can take the girl out of Texas, but she’ll always love cacti, tacos, and Blue Bell.
This is the perfect place to spend a few hours during the bitter winter months because it’s toasty warm and dry in there, which is really the only thing Rochesterians crave in January (and soup). At $3 for a single visit or $10 for an annual pass, the price is right too. Also, there are dozens of lazy turtles and sweet little quail who live in the conservatory to keep you company. While I was there, I saw an older gentleman reading his book on a bench by the Spanish moss, and I realized he was a genius. I intend to plant myself on the oversized chair in the Southwest room, surrounded by cactus, with the next book on my reading list, ASAP.
On the topic of cactus, these two adorable pieces, the Medium Format Memory Tunic in Cacti and the Cacti and Time Again Watch, both from Modcloth have totally had my attention lately. I think my wardrobe needs them!
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Do you have a favorite reading nook in your city?
