The Garden Path

Ok, here is my attempt at designing a unique garden path that draws your eye into the scene and encourages one to investigate further.  Note the path curves to an unknown destination which creates mystery.  This path actually turned out pretty well.  I had a local saw mill cut a tree into 4" thick planks.  I modeled this after paths used by the National Park Service in Rocky Mtn National Park.  They've aged well to a nice gray and we've been fortunate to get moss to accumulate on the planks located in the deep shade of the pines.  As you can see, we have a favorable location as we call this part of our yard "the woods" as it is full of numerous pines and shrubs.  Perennials and bulbs also surround the path.  I always find it more appealing to have a path that curves.  It's more appealing to the eye, and as I said it creates some mystery as to what lies ahead.  We originally had a flagstone path here, but the wooden material makes a more natural look based on the surroundings.  The photo below shows the other end of the path where it meets the flagstone walkway through the lawn.  I know it may take a unique situation for a path such as this to work in your garden, but if you have the spot, give it a try!