Mehraghan festival in untermyer gardens

The annual borders of the Walled Garden are continued in the amphitheater area.  Container plantings enliven the curved wall behind the seating area. The lower terrace contains a mosaic lined reflecting pool.  The mosaic design of swirls and circles contains fish and other sea creatures including star fish, lobsters, and crabs inspired by ancient Roman designs.  In 2023, the reflecting pool was completely rebuilt and resurfaced with gorgeous mosaics matching the original design.
The eastern hydrangea border in the lower terrace has a collection of more than thirty varieties of hydrangea along with other perennials.  The trees in the lawn are flowering cherry trees that carpet the lawns with pink blossoms in the spring.  This terrace was the site for performances by the Isadora Duncan dancers with the audience seated and standing in the loggia at the north end.