Does basalt ring a bell? Are you tantalized by tectonic plates? Is lava more than a lamp to you? If so, then you are going to LOVE this bench just in at the Gardens. Habersham staffer Lucy Herring has labeled it a "geologist's dream" and rightly so. Its legs are cut from columnar joints which form when basalt cools quickly from the outside to the center, resulting in hexagonal columns.  The most well known places in the United States which exhibit columnar jointing are Devils Tower in Wyoming and Devils Postpile in California. Come see this work of nature's art in the Gardens and be sure to look up Lucy - she'll be happy to give you a quick lesson in geology and she knows her plants, too!

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Don't miss this year's Taste & Tour of Cheshire Bridge! Habersham Gardens along with a wide variety of other Cheshire Bridge Road businesses are working together to bring the 3rd annual Taste & Tour to Atlanta's most eclectic street. The two-day event, held July 20-21, will feature many of Atlantas best restaurants and high-end businesses offering food tastings, exhibits, product samples, discounts, raffle prizes, and more. Come by anytime between now and Sunday, July 17, and enter to win free tickets. Winners will be announced on Habersham Gardens' Facebook page on Monday, July 18! We'll also be open late both days, til 8:00 p.m., so hop on the trolley and drop in for a stroll through our gardens as the sun begins to set. We'll even have a little surprise for Taste & Tour Festival Goers so be sure find your way down Manchester Street to our little corner of heaven! This year's Taste & Tour is sponsored by the Lindbergh LaVista Corridor Coalition(LLCC) andPublic Broadcasting Atlanta. The LLCC is a non-profit corporation comprised of residents, business owners, and property owners in Northeast Atlanta whose mission is to redefine and revitalize the community it serves. Net proceeds from this year's event will be used to explore the establishment of a Community Improvement District (CID) in the area. Taste & Tour hours are 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day. The event is accessible via the MARTA Lindbergh Station and bus route 27, which stops at multiple locations on Cheshire Bridge Road. Designated parking locations are at Antiques & Beyond (1853 Cheshire Bridge Road) and The Center for Spiritual Growth & Meditation (1893 Piedmont Road NE). A trolley will transport attendees along Cheshire Bridge Road with stops at several locations and within walking distance of participating businesses. Attendees can also follow the Taste & Tour on Twitter or like the Facebook page for regular updates. Ticket prices are $20 each for a one-day pass or $35 each for a two-day pass. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. You can purchase tickets and see a full list of participating businesses at www.tasteandtourofcheshirebridge.com. We look forward to seeing you at this year's Taste & Tour!

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