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Snow in the AS YOU LIKE IT wood

By 11 December 2017May 8th, 2024No Comments
Snow comes to AS YOU LIKE IT wood at Soulton Hall: "Here feel we but the penalty of Adam,The seasons' difference, as the icy fang And churlish chiding of the winter's wind"

Snow comes to AS YOU LIKE IT wood at Soulton Hall: “Here feel we but the penalty of Adam,
The seasons’ difference, as the icy fang
And churlish chiding of the winter’s wind”

Soulton Hall, often bathed in warm sunlight and vibrant greenery, recently witnessed a magical transformation. A blanket of pristine white snow descended upon the As You Like It woods, turning the familiar landscape into a winter wonderland.

Soulton Wood (AS YOU LIKE IT WOOD) in snow: 'Here shall he see No enemyBut winter and rough weather.'

Soulton Wood (AS YOU LIKE IT WOOD) in snow: ‘Here shall he see No enemy
But winter and rough weather.’

For fans of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, the sight was particularly evocative.

A path in Soulton's AS YOU LIKE IT WOOD, covered in snow

A path in Soulton’s AS YOU LIKE IT WOOD, covered in snow

This unexpected snowfall evoked a sense of wonder and enchantment. The paths were hushed, replaced by the soft crunch of footsteps in fresh powder. The iconic oak treess, stood stark against the snowy backdrop, their branches laden with a delicate frosting.