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The estate's grounds featured expansive formal gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Jacques Graber, brought from Paris. The gardens included terraces, lush lawns, tree-lined walkways, and a reflective pool with a tranquil fountain—an homage to the grandeur of French formal gardens. Garden designer Eileen Bidell Shipman further enhanced the romantic ambiance with European touches.
A Life of Elegance and Social Grandeur
In the 1930s and '40s, Haut Bois was a lively social hub, hosting elegant gatherings with jazz music echoing under the starlit skies, filled with men and women in formal attire. The estate’s European flair and Patricia’s charismatic personality made it a coveted venue for high society.