Rachael Natoli       8/30/2016

Blog Post One

I pass the gazebo up the hill from the College Union a few times a day but it always catches my eye when its silhouette is outlined by the sunset. Many people think about the gazebo as a place to sit and study or eat a snack. They enjoy the shade and protection of the environment that the man made structure provides. It is seen as a place to hide out when it starts raining or when the sun is beating down on a hot day, but I think of it as a place that also allows people to look around and enjoy the beauty of nature.

The view of the fields down the hill from the gazebo can be enjoyed at anytime and when people visit Geneseo for the first time they are amazed at the sight. This sight becomes even more incredible when the sun is setting behind the distant hill.

Although some may think of it as just a gazebo to sit at, the architecture makes it a sight to see. The curved circular roof leading to a sharp point at the top adds a very interesting element to the beautiful scene of trees, fields, and an orange sky. Geneseo is a very interesting campus in that it seems to enhance the wilderness with the human habitation. The views from the top of the hill, sitting in the gazebo, have been very relaxing. I think that the campus incorporates nature rather than destroying it and the gazebo is an excellent example of this.