The Kentucky Castle, also known as Castle Post, Martin Castle and Versailles Castle, is literally a castle in Versailles

(NO, not in France - but in the USA state of Kentucky)

There is more than 100 acres surrounding the castle with views of 110 acres of farmland, plus 18 guest accommodations including a Farm View Cabin and 4 Tower Suites. NO, Lee and Karen Duquette did NOT book a room here, but they did enjoy walking around the castle and some of the surrounding area.

Below: Lee and Karen Duquette walked towards Versailles Castle and enjoyed seeing water fountains.

Below: Outside of the front entrance to Varsailles Castle, there was a big horse planter waiting to bloom and a nice flower pot.

Below: Karen Duquette's reflection in the front door of The Castle.

Below: Lee and Karen Duquette walked around the castle to enjoy the views from different angles.

Below: Then Lee and Karen Duquette took a stroll through Berry Orchard and the Teaching Garden.

Below: Lee Duquette and a Luffa Gourd

Luffa, also frequently spelled "loofah," is a fast-growing, tendrilled annual vine in the cucumber family. Its large yellow blooms attract bees and butterflies and produce gourds when pollinated. The vines grow up to 30 feet long, with 10-inch long, palm-shaped leaves.

The plant is native to Asia and grows best in hot weather, acidic soil, and at least six hours of sunlight. The unique luffa gourd fruits are eaten or dried for use as natural sponges.

Luffa gourds take about 90 to 120 days to grow and up to 200 days until they are ready to be harvested for sponges. Plant Type Annual, vegetable - Size 2-3 ft. tall, 8-12 ft. wide. Luffa needs at least six hours of full sun—the more the better.

Below: Lee Duquette pretending to take a big bite of the Luffa.

Below: Four more farm animals enjoying themselves

Below: Lee Duquette approaching the Chicken Coop

Below: Sunflowers

Below: Karen Duquette walking back towards the castle and the car

Below: The Kentucky Castle, also known as Castle Post, Martin Castle and Versailles Castle

for more information, go to https://www.thekentuckycastle.com/history - phone: 859.256.0322 for room reservations or to book a tour

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