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The tradition of Rundale Palace garden festival started in 2007. The courtiers were demonstrating secrets of Duchess’s Boudoir on the stage of the Green theatre.
The tradition of Rundale Palace garden festival started in 2007. The courtiers were demonstrating secrets of Duchess’s Boudoir on the stage of the Green theatre.
Court ladies are so busy all day, the love embroidering at most.
The little courtiers are also busy playng 18th century games.
Ladies are preparing for reception of guests in the Boudoir; actually that is the primary function of this place.
We are so glad to meet rare and important guests – the patron of Rundale Palace Museum Mr. Boris Teterev with wife Mrs. Inara
After the active excursion we accompanied the guests along chestnut-tree alley.
Sometimes the Count visits us, but every time he has a different identity.
It is really nice when the guests prepare the performance for us, at this time Russian romances fulfilled the White Hall.
The courtiers enjoy the autumn sunbeams and delicious fruits in the garden.
You can find wonderful “berry apple-trees” near the Gardeners House.
The very important moment for the Runadale Palace ensemble was the reconstruction of fountain in autumn of 2007. The official opening ceremony will be on the 272 birthday of palace.
The figural composition of parterre achieves the charm of saturated colours in autumn.
Summer 2007. We were invited to the anniversary of Iecava, where we met the brave Napoleon’s soldiers.
The gallant soldiers show all the manners they know to captivate charming court ladies.
Winter 2008. We were invited to the New Year party in Blackhead’s House, were we met the Peter I himself!
February 2008. The International Tourism Fair “Balttour 2008”where the Count accompanied us.
Everyone could hammer out the lucky coin, but the court ladies didn’t have so much strength, they haven’t used to the hard work.
There were very different participants of fair; the sweet lama had so irresistible eyes.
We met also the very good friends. The Countess with president of travel agency Baltic Travel Group Vlad Korjagin.
As usually we were very pleased to meet Minhauzen and Jacobine, the gentlemen are so gallant.
In the middle of June we were invited to the celebration of 270th anniversary of Jelgava Palace. The majestic horses were demonstrating the figural riding.
Lately we don’t have a chance to meet the Duke so often.
The garden reborn again in spring and achieves its light aromas and colours.
The Lilac Bosquet is filled with wonderful spring aromas coming from lighter and darker small purple flowers. From the other side there is a wonderful view to white „snow-covered” cherry-trees.
The Lilac Bosquet is filled with wonderful spring aromas coming from lighter and darker small purple flowers. From the other side there is a wonderful view to white „snow-covered” cherry-trees.
The Lilac Bosquet is filled with wonderful spring aromas coming from lighter and darker small purple flowers. From the other side there is a wonderful view to white „snow-covered” cherry-trees.
The Lilac Bosquet is filled with wonderful spring aromas coming from lighter and darker small purple flowers. From the other side there is a wonderful view to white „snow-covered” cherry-trees.
The Peony bed can’t leave anybody unconcerned.
The Dutch Bosquet reborn in spring, the courtiers can’t stop admiring fascinating tulips and the variations of colours and forms.
The Dutch Bosquet reborn in spring, the courtiers can’t stop admiring fascinating tulips and the variations of colours and forms.
The Dutch Bosquet reborn in spring, the courtiers can’t stop admiring fascinating tulips and the variations of colours and forms.
The Dutch Bosquet reborn in spring, the courtiers can’t stop admiring fascinating tulips and the variations of colours and forms.
The Dutch Bosquet reborn in spring, the courtiers can’t stop admiring fascinating tulips and the variations of colours and forms.
24 May 2008 was a very special day for Palace as it’s the 272 year since the foundation stone was laid by F.B. Rastrelli; and also very important guests like Prince of Courland Ernst Johan Biron and Mrs Demakova, the Minister of Culture were invited to the opening ceremony of Fountain.
24 May 2008 was a very special day for Palace as it’s the 272 year since the foundation stone was laid by F.B. Rastrelli; and also very important guests like Prince of Courland Ernst Johan Biron and Mrs Demakova, the Minister of Culture were invited to the opening ceremony of Fountain.
The view from balcony of The Duke’s State Bedroom, guests is admiring the new fountain.
Another very important event on 24 May was the rebirth of just restored Dressing Room of the Duke
The courtiers can cool-down in the breeze of fountain a hot summer day.
The courtiers can cool-down in the breeze of fountain a hot summer day.
The courtiers can cool-down in the breeze of fountain a hot summer day.
The courtiers can cool-down in the breeze of fountain a hot summer day.
The courtiers can cool-down in the breeze of fountain a hot summer day.
Lovely green corridor, cowered with grapes connects the gardeners house and the Green theatre in the garden. The courtiers love to walk there, by the way they can even find delicious berries in the late summer!
Lovely green corridor, cowered with grapes connects the gardeners house and the Green theatre in the garden. The courtiers love to walk there, by the way they can even find delicious berries in the late summer!
Lovely green corridor, cowered with grapes connects the gardeners house and the Green theatre in the garden. The courtiers love to walk there, by the way they can even find delicious berries in the late summer!
Lovely green corridor, cowered with grapes connects the gardeners house and the Green theatre in the garden. The courtiers love to walk there, by the way they can even find delicious berries in the late summer!
Lovely green corridor, cowered with grapes connects the gardeners house and the Green theatre in the garden. The courtiers love to walk there, by the way they can even find delicious berries in the late summer!
When you are walking in the garden, you can find many romantic places – bosquets.
The garden blooms in the middle of summer and everybody can enjoy the variety of colourful and flavouring roses.
The garden blooms in the middle of summer and everybody can enjoy the variety of colourful and flavouring roses.
The garden blooms in the middle of summer and everybody can enjoy the variety of colourful and flavouring roses.
The dressing ceremony. When Her Highness arrives to the Boudoir, the courtiers meet her and are ready to fulfil any caprice of the Countess. The dressing ceremony begins with tying the corset, buttoning the countless hooks and bows, as well as trying the jewellery.
Choosing the wig. The next important moment is the hairdresser‘s visit; ladies adored him. He was almost a magician, as the hairstyles or wigs were quite complicated constructions with flowers, bows, feathers, garlands of pearls and other various decorative solutions.
The construction or process of creation of new hairstyle proceeded in the presence of courtiers, who discussed every detail, gave advices and tried to cheer the Countess up, as the process usually was long and uncomfortable.
The next step of makeup is also very important – the rich layer of powder. The Countess was covered with cloak or put in a special „wardrobe“, where head was outside and also covered with special mask. Than the hairdresser took special powder-case and richly covered her wig (hairstyle) with powder. All the attendants were sneezing for some time.
The lunch for her Highness – usually those were exquisite meals. Every day the court cook has to invent new recipes and create culinary masterpieces. One of the most popular 18th century meals was pate, which was served as sculptural composition.
Sometimes the secret guest arrived to the Boudoir. Countess received her favourite – the young Hussar. The courtiers stayed as “guards” and actually were very aware, as if the husband of Her Highness is coming, they will warn duly. And if it is necessary the ladies can hide him under the crinolines!
It happened! The Count arrived suddenly. He noticed the ring on the Countess’s finger – the present of favourite. The scandal expanded, the young hussar, who was hiding under ladies crinolines, was found. The Count threw down the glow.
During the duel the joung Hussar was a brave competitor, he even injured skilful Count. The Count appreciated his fearlessnes and heard the Courtier’s asks to have mercy. This one day in the boudoir of the Countess had the happy ending! Everybody made peace and were dancing Menuetto. Judging by applause the audience liked this amusing, ironic, comic play on the improvised stage!
Thank You for attention! See You in Rundale!




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