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. . <br />extend north to the road.These areas Include mature trees. <br />steep slopes, and a willow allee.It is recommended that no <br />major construction occur within the driplines of the trees. <br />Possible uses could include shade plantings and/or manicured <br />lawns creating the feeling of wide open spaces with paths for <br />circulation and benches for sitting. <br />d.High Points:There are four high points in the park, each <br />with unique characteristics.They are potential sites for <br />areas overlooking the formal garden, the rest of the estate <br />or the lake. <br />2.Major Components of the Plan <br />In looking at the existing features of the Noerenberg site and the <br />design elements of estate gardens discussed previously, two <br />distinctly different concept plans were developed.The first of <br />these, "A Traditional Estate Garden,” is recommended.A second <br />"Modified Estate Garden" concept with a long drive through the park <br />with parking near the channel was also considered.The <br />"Traditional" concept is recommended by the Committee.It includes <br />the following elements and features; <br />a.Entry:In a traditional estate garden, the entry was <br />important as it gave hints of the garden to come.In this <br />concept, the driveway is short with entrance thru a "grand <br />gate" indicating the "elegance" of what is to follow.The <br />drive and entry takes the visitor to the visitor center <br />first, as it would take a guest to the home.Landscape <br />plantings near the <br />entrance and along the road to the east will add to the <br />_••