A NATURAL ADDITION GIG HARBOR’S KENSINGTON GARDENS EXPANDS BY ANNELI FOGT PHOTOS BY JOSHUA BESSEX
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ccupying 27 acres in northwest Gig Harbor, Kensington Gardens is a labyrinth of sculptured hedges, topiaries, lush manicured lawns, and flowering plants and trees that mimics its London namesake. Within these gardens, people can be found reading in nature nooks, strolling the pathways past ornate fountains or boarding a passenger coach for a day of adventure. Meanwhile, beyond the gardens in the Georgian Manor and Carriage House, others are practicing music, preparing lunch and relaxing by fireplaces. And while it sounds like a vacation destination, Kensington Gardens is anything but. It’s a resort living community for residents over the age of 55. Currently, the community has 11 residents living in either personalized care or independent living, but that number is about to get larger as the community is in the process of expanding. Construction has
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