I really do love this concrete jungle of a city. Maybe it’s the lack of space and lack of green, but living among so much concrete really does make you appreciate the little bits of park and greenery. One of the best parts of the city are these hidden spots on tops of buildings. If you know where to look, you can spot some pretty awesome rooftops from the ground. Little oases sprinkled throughout tallest buildings.
The Waldorf Astoria is home to one of the coolest rooftop gardens. Proper Kid Problems was in town for fashion week and invited Garrett, Mackenzie, Fred, and me to visit the garden. I personally had no idea what to expect… all I knew was that it was also home to thousands of bees.
The group. We dressed up PKP in the finest of the beekeepers’ suits to maintain his anonymity. A fun little group. We learned about the different plants and spent a lot of time smelling the various leaves. Writing that seems bizarre, but they all smelled amazing. The verbena leaves were the absolute best.
The chefs use the plants for different dishes. How cool is that?
Did I mention that it was the most beautiful evening ever?
We got to sample the very last of the strawberries. They were super adorable and just as delicious.
The beehives all have clever little names like “Presidential Sweet.” I wasn’t too sure how I felt about being surrounded by bees, but they were harmless. Although they’d land on us every now and then.
We all took some of the honey home with us. It was such a perfect late summer night.
Thanks to PKP and the Waldorf for organizing the fun tour!
xoxo
When I visit New York City, whenever that might be, I definitely want to go to the Waldorf! There's something about NYC that is just so magical and you perfectly capture the allure of it all!
xo Taylor
She Will Move Mountains
http://taylor-knittel.blogspot.com
I visited the rooftop garden when I stayed at the Waldorf last summer! So beautiful! And I'm loving your Kate Spade dress 🙂
That looks amazing! Who knew the Waldorf was home to bees? I surely didn't. Anything else about NYC I don't know about?!
Your Friend, Jess
That is seriously awesome! I saw a segment about this on GMA but I've always wanted to see this in person.
-Kole
Life With Kolbi
Looks like such a fun night. I love being able to pick fresh fruit from the vine, always tastes much better than in the stores.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
looks like a great spot!
is it enough to say when i grow up into a proper blogger, i want to be like Carly? I will add this wonderful roof top garden to the list of places in nyc i want to visit at the end of university.
http://www.thesciencetree.blogspot.com
@thesciencetree
Wow! I had no idea! Looks like you guys had a blast. 🙂
xoxo
Kelly
kellyinthecity.com
PKP is an anonymous blogger? I did not know that.
This just looks amazing, but I would have been terrified of those bees.
Mana
Fashion and Happy Things