Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories - A Sleepy Visit to Linderhof

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Starting point is 00:01:33 Tonight we return for the third time to Bavaria for Joe Steer's fascinating series all about the castles of the fairy tale king Ludwig the second and remember that this time next week you'll be able to hear the fourth and final episode of the series. In a few moments we'll begin our sleepy story near the village of Etal. That's where Anka is visiting today as part of a trip for her 61st birthday. She'll take a tour of Schloss Linderhof, which Ludwig called home more than any other palace. It's the smallest of his creations, but still grand and opulent. A cozier recreation of the Palace of Versailles. First though, let me ask you a question.

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Starting point is 00:04:20 Thanks so much my friends. Thanks so much my friends. Now before we return to Bavaria to continue Uncustor of the castles, let's prepare in the usual way by finding a position that feels easy and comfortable. Breathe in slowly, inhaling through the nostrils. Let your eyes close as you exhale through the mouth. Continue breathing in this way, inhaling through the nose and out through the mouth. You're free to do this at your own count and pace. Just do what feels gentle and most relaxing. Bring curiosity to the experience, the rhythm and sensations. If you find yourself pulled away by thoughts or feelings, simply notice that you've drifted and come right back to the breath. the tranquility of the inhale and exhale. You might like to place a hand on your stomach

Starting point is 00:06:13 to better connect with the breath as it travels in and out of your body. body. There's nothing left to do now but follow my voice as we travel to Bavaria in Germany. This is where our story begins. Bavaria is a region of outstanding natural beauty, the kind of place that has to be seen to be believed. Towns and villages are from the pages of a storybook. The countryside around them looks fit for a postcard. Bavaria is home to the Danube and Main rivers, and the Bavarian Alps, which it shares with Austria. which it shares with Austria. It's a place of high up plateaus and verdant green valleys, of freshwater lakes and sweet lush forests. Uncker is visiting for her 61st birthday, and to her, Bavaria is a breath of fresh air. She's driving happily through the blissful countryside, car windows slightly down to let in the breeze. She's traveled from her home in Frankfurt, a sleek modern

Starting point is 00:08:31 city full of high-rise buildings. In many ways, it's the opposite of the city of Munich, where she began her vacation in Bavaria's capital. There, she meandered along charming cobbled streets between half-timbered buildings and Rorteyn shop signs. and shop signs. From Munich, she then drove to Hohenschwangau, a stunning district at the foot of the mountains. Its was once the home of the medieval Swan Knights. Uncker learned about such things and more as she toured the famous Schloss Nalschwanstein. The castle was built by King Ludwig II and would inspire Walt Disney's fairy tale castle logo. She discovered lots about the fairy tale king as she toured his dream castle brought to life.

Starting point is 00:10:10 brought to life. And then she learnt more at Schloss Hohenschwangau, the neighboring palace where Ludwig spent his childhood. Ludwig passed away in 1886, many years before Unca was born. And yet, she feels that she's come to know the King, or at least to understand him beyond his surface reputation. It's a reputation that has long since divided opinion. To some, he's remembered as Mad King Ludwig, a reclusive spendthrift who bankrupted the crown. To others, he's known affectionately as the Fairy Tale King, a shy, kind soul who did a lot for the region. His legacy lives on in his stunning buildings and the magical worlds that he left behind. worlds that he left behind. Uncker can't help but think of him fondly after visiting his castles. Now she's on her way to see another of his buildings, Schloss Linderhof, near the village of Aetal. She's been driving now for maybe 45 minutes

Starting point is 00:11:51 and has just passed a sign directing her towards the castle. She left her in Schwanger just after nine following a leisurely breakfast. The roads this morning have been fairly quiet, though they'd likely still be peaceful at the peak of rush hour. Sounds are muted by the thick, lush forest that surrounds the roads at either side. Her route has been decorated with all the shades of autumn on the leaves of the trees illuminated in the sunshine. The palace is nestled in the Grassfang Valley, so the route has grown more scenic the closer she gets.

Starting point is 00:12:57 Trees are so tall that they obscure the mountains. The Alps are only visible through gaps in the tree line. Either way, it's a gorgeous view, one that Ankara admires as she pulls in at a kiosk. She buys a ticket for the car park from the roadside ticket booth, and books herself a time slot for a tour of the palace. From there, she drives slowly towards the huge palace car park, where the ground is peppered with fallen leaves. She parks up at a spot just near the trees, stepping out onto tarmac to stretch out her legs. Anka breathes in the cool autumn air.

Starting point is 00:14:08 The morning breeze is wonderfully refreshing. She can feel the warmth of sunlight on her face. It folds around her like a cozy blanket. She bends and stretches each of her legs, then lifts up her arms as if grabbing the sunlight. The muscles in her back and shoulders loosen as she returns her arms to rest by her side. She gathers her belongings from inside the car and pulls a thin jacket over her jumper. her jumper. Then, off she strolls across the car park into the grounds of the Linderhof estate. Just minutes later, she can see the building, a white marble palace behind a pristine garden. Beyond it, the mountain rises up like a wall, though the rock face is hidden beneath bright

Starting point is 00:15:39 green woodland. She'd already heard that the building was inspired by King Louis XIV's Palace of Versailles in France. If she hadn't known already, she might well have guessed it. Close Close up, the resemblance is impossible to deny. It's a fair bit smaller than the Sun King's famous palace, but in many ways, Unka finds that rather charming. It feels like a home as much as a palace. There's an air of comfort amongst the opulence and grandeur. She's keen to examine the exterior and to take a stroll through the stunning royal gardens. But that will have to wait until she's seen inside the building. Her guided tour is about to begin.

Starting point is 00:17:00 Unka walks slowly up the white marble steps into the foyer where her tour guide is waiting. Steffi is a woman in her early thirties. She has a lovely warm smile that reaches right to her eyes. Her passion for Linderhof is immediately obvious, as she introduces herself to the group of six people. Her tone is gentle, but also enthusiastic. gentle, but also enthusiastic. She projects her voice with confidence and ease. The tour begins right here in the foyer, a room which commemorates King Louis XIV. The Sun King, says Steffi, was King Ludwig's idol. He was a great admirer of his flair and decadence. A statue of King Louis is at the center of the room, raised on a stand of black and gold.

Starting point is 00:18:30 It's a smaller version of a monument in Paris. The king looks proud and regal, seated atop his horse. seated atop his horse. More is pictured on the ceiling above, where King Louis' head is at the center of a sun. Thick golden beams run across the ceiling, strikingly contrasted against a bright, white background. Beside the king's head atop the golden sunlight are the white sculpted figures of two winged infants. They hold up the motto of King Louis' family, nec pluribus impa, meaning not unequal to many. Unkar observes the room alongside the other tourists while listening to Steffi and for

Starting point is 00:19:43 some minutes after. Then, they're prompted to move on through the palace across the shimmering pink and gray marble floor. She relishes the sound of her footsteps on the floor. The noise echoes in the quiet of the room, though the sound becomes muted on the red hallway carpet, accessible via steps between striking columns. Voices remain hushed in the castle hallway. The visitors' movements are very slow and careful. It's as if the building were gently sleeping and no one wished to wake it from its slumber. The hallway leads to a magnificent staircase, its banister a network of carved golden vines.

Starting point is 00:21:12 golden vines. Like the rest of the palace, it's Rococo in design, a style that began in 18th century France. Sometimes known as late Baroque, it's an architectural style that's ornamental and dramatic. architectural style that's ornamental and dramatic. The walls behind the stairwell embody it perfectly, with gold sculpting just beyond the banister. It's raised on vines with a crown on its head. Beside it sits a vase of blue and white china, one of two matching pieces at the bottom of the stairwell. Anker wanders upwards along the ruby red carpet. It curves around the staircase, fitted close to the marble. It splits in two directions beneath the glow of a skylight and a massive chandelier at the center of the glass. She follows Steffi up the stairs to the left, past more walls stairs to the left, past more walls ornamented with ivory and gold.

Starting point is 00:22:58 Steffi leads them to a doorway with similar carvings between more pillars of red swirling marble. It's a sumptuous room of hardwood floors, with walls practically dripping in luxury and colour. Theatrical red curtains are embroidered with gold to match furniture and fittings around the room. The tapestry room takes its name from the wall art, where depictions of famous tapestries have been painted onto canvas. They are imitations of the work of notable French painters, scenes that convey the spirit of love and harmony. Uncker is captivated by the painted ceiling. It shows the Greek god Apollo and the goddess Venus.

Starting point is 00:24:12 Greek god Apollo and the goddess Venus. Their beautiful meeting is painted against the moonlight and very much in keeping with this west-facing room. Steffi says that sometimes it's called the music room, primarily because it's home to a unique instrument. Unka casts her eyes over an Aelodicum pianino, a rare instrument and handsomely decorated. It's a cross between a piano and a harmonium. Sounds are a result of bellows instead of strings. It's sculpted with gold across a bright white background, a rococo-style piece if ever Unca saw one. The figures of golden infants have been molded at its center, beside decorative candlesticks that emerge from the woodwork. Unkar can imagine King Ludwig at the keyboard, reading pages of music in the glow of candlelight.

Starting point is 00:25:39 The next room along is far lighter in color. along is far lighter in color. Pastel yellow walls are accented with silver. It's one of four rooms that are known as cabinets. Each one differs in its accent color, but all are semicircular and near matching in features. These features include oval-framed paintings, portraits of figures once prominent at Versailles. They also share similar mouldings below the ceiling, though all are unique in the images they display. In one room, says Steffi, pictures reflect the Chinese zodiac. In another, the theme relates to four parts of the world. In the third, they might notice carvings of the four classical elements – fire, earth, air, and water. and water. The colors of the cabinets are very soothing to Anka. The yellow is a shade of early morning sunrise. It's so well complemented by the silver decoration and the perfect mix of calm and grandeur.

Starting point is 00:27:31 The yellow and lilac cabinets sit between the audience chamber, a large grand room that's oval in shape. Curtains are drawn back, revealing huge arched windows where light pours in and forms patterns on the carpet. An oval carpet has been fitted to the floor. It's red and gold and covered with patterns. This is contrasted against thick green curtains. They are as vivid as the trees in the vast palace gardens. A massive chandelier hangs down from the ceiling on a thick silk rope, green like the curtains. It's attached to the ceiling with a bronze-gold fitting, a network of vines against the white. Similar patterns are on the walls beside her, some within frames painted light pastel green. Unker could spend hours tracing these patterns with her eyes and examining reflections of daylight on the carpet. She also notes the flickering of nearby candles. They stand atop a cabinet before a massive wall-length mirror. The mirror makes it seem as if there are double the candles and amplifies the sparkle on the golden frame. Steffi is keen to point out key pieces and draws the group's attention to a gold-plated

Starting point is 00:29:52 desk. It's positioned beneath a canopy of green and gold curtains pulled back towards the wall by thick gold tassels. This being the audience room, Anka might have assumed that the king enjoyed in solitude. This makes sense considering what she knows about Ludwig. As King of Bavaria, he had little real power. Shy and inexperienced, he was a hands-off ruler and left matters of state in the hands of his advisors. Ludwig, perhaps, was never suited for kingship. Ludwig, perhaps, was never suited for kingship, though certainly he knew how to spend the crown's money. His life's passion was creating buildings like this one, the grandest palaces and most luxurious castles. He inherited Linderhof in 1864, the year he became king when he was just 18. He'd previously stayed there on trips with his father when it was called Kunigsheusen,

Starting point is 00:31:48 meaning King's Little House. In 1869, when Ludwig was in his twenties, he began work to extend the building. He began work to extend the building. Plans were scrapped five years later when he tore it down and built Linderhof instead. It would be the smallest of Ludwig's architectural creations, creations, but the only one that was fully completed. It was also the place where he spent the most time, his near permanent home from 1876. Uncker can picture him sitting in this room, on the throne-like chair where he often liked to read. She can visualize the candles on the gold-plated table and imagine flames dancing on their

Starting point is 00:33:01 wicks. What a cozy spot this must have been, to sit and read beneath such sumptuous curtains. The green velvet fabric is so thick and luxurious. Unka feels snug simply looking at the fabric. This feeling continues in the next room along, the grand yet cozy lilac cabinet. A silk-purple sofa looks plush and attractive. It's embellished with gold to match the walls around it. After this, the group head into the bedroom, which Anka soon decides is her favorite room of all. The blue velvet bedspread is the color of the ocean, and where it's draped below the

Starting point is 00:34:18 ceiling, it forms waves in the fabric. The bed is positioned behind its own golden railings against a wall paneled in exquisite material. Teal silk has been embroidered with gold in a way that makes patterns stand out from the wall. Steffi explains that this part of the room is the most expensive section of the entire palace, though it's clear to see that no expense was spared in the rest of the palace or even the bedroom. The bed is a mix of comfort and majesty with a decorative gold headboard that sparkles in the daylight. Royal blue curtains rise up behind it. They form a wall of rich velvet reaching up to the bed frame.

Starting point is 00:35:40 King Ludwig's coat of arms has been expertly embroidered across the center of the deep blue velvet. There's the blue and white of Bavaria and the red and gold of the swan kings. There's a pair of golden angels holding a crown above the image. Opposite to the bed hangs a crystal chandelier, which according to Steffi has 108 candles. A throne-like chair sits beneath it on the woodwork between two antique vases made of Ludwig's favorite china. Uncker can imagine the king sitting down, gazing up at the images painted on the ceiling. King Louis is shown being led to Mount Olympus. He's being chauffeured by the god Apollo in a chariot across the skies. across the skies. The bedchamber at Linderhof is dim and north-facing, in contrast to the bedroom at Versailles. Unlike King Louis, the Sun King, Ludwig preferred the darkness.

Starting point is 00:37:28 Ludwig preferred the darkness. Steffi directs the group to other paintings below the ceilings. They're elegantly mounted in thick gold frames. Louis XIV is shown at his morning reception, while his son's wedding is immortalized in Versailles Hall of Mirrors. eye as Unka exits the bedroom into another cabinet of pink and gold. One painting depicts a carousel ride in the park around Versailles. Another shows King Louis at his evening reception. his evening reception. Anka feels uplifted for simply being in such a place. It's as if she were a sponge absorbing her surroundings. Linderhof Palace is a feast for the senses. Every furnishing and fitting seems to ooze with splendor. This doesn't change as the tour continues into a grand oval room, the king's dining room. Stools and chairs are cushioned with red velvet and set in frames of sculpted gold.

Starting point is 00:39:20 Gilded carvings show scenes that suit the room, from gardening and farming to hunting and fishing. They celebrate the methods that brought the food to the table, a marble topped table in the middle of the room. in the middle of the room. Steffi gives its name as the Wishing Table. It's named after a piece from one of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. The table from the story was said to be magic. One could speak aloud to the words, table, bedeck thyself, and the finest food and drink would appear on its surface. No doubt King Ludwig would have experienced something similar, with staff on hand to serve him in an instant. Even more so because the table is on a particular floor panel.

Starting point is 00:40:39 It can be lowered with a crank right down to the kitchen. be lowered with a crank right down to the kitchen. It might well have seemed like the table from the story disappearing from the room once the crank was turned, especially once the cook sent it back up to the dining room with a feast for the king. It's the perfect table for the fairy tale king, who had been enraptured by legends and myths since childhood. Ludwig believed himself a descendant of the medieval Swan Knights who had lived in Hohenschwangau centuries before his family. He'd grown up at Hohenschwangau Castle surrounded by murals of romantic sagas. He lived in a world of fantasy and fairy tales, one of knights, princesses, giants, and dragons. As an adult, he retreated further into this world, and as king, he had the money to make dreams a reality. His home here at Linderhof was his own Versailles, just as Neuschwanstein Castle was his own medieval fairy tale.

Starting point is 00:42:32 Steffi explains that though the king would eat alone, he would imagine himself surrounded by figures from Versailles. He would even chat with his imaginary guests, King Louis and his son, and the beautiful Madame Pompadour. Certainly, King Ludwig was a unique character. was a unique character. His tastes were as whimsical as they were expensive. Every detail at Lindorhof seems carefully planned. Uncker senses his input in every detail of every room. Beyond the dining room, there's another small cabinet with walls of gilt carvings and moldings Blue silk walls reflect light from the windows. They're as smooth as a lake bathed in sunshine. From here, the group follows into another tapestry room. It's much like its counterpart on the west side of the building. Here on the east side, the room is a little brighter.

Starting point is 00:44:14 Artwork on the ceiling depict scenes from Ovid's poems and showcase the adventures of the gods on Earth. A life-sized peacock is made of finest porcelain and hand-painted in the colors of that stunning bird. The group's final stop inside the palace is the altogether magical Hall of Mirrors. It's a cozy imitation of the same room at Versailles, an optical illusion with its walls full of mirrors. The room would be magnificent even without such walls, but with them, it's elevated to be utterly spectacular. A crystal chandelier is reflected across its corners alongside an array of blue and gold furnishings. So too are the other statement pieces, an ivory candelabra and a carpet of ostrich feathers.

Starting point is 00:45:53 Also the tables topped with precious gemstones, lapis lazuli, amethyst and glittering chalcedony. amethyst, and glittering chalcedony. Steffi explains that King Ludwig, being a night owl, would rarely have seen the hall in the light of day, though the room in evening only becomes more magical when the light of many candles are reflected in the mirrors. The group of tourists gaze around the room as if all imagining the room seen in the evening. Unka can picture the candlesticks in the mirror and the gem-encrusted tables flickering in candlelight. It's a beautiful image that calms the mind and a soothing note on which to end the tour. It stays with her as she returns to the foyer and thanks Steffi kindly before heading out into the garden.

Starting point is 00:47:19 The tour guide's parting words are to enjoy the palace grounds. They're even lovelier than the building's grand interior. Unkar admires them from the front steps as the building might be likened to Versailles, there are many similarities in the design English country garden. Uncker walks slowly down the steps of the entrance onto the path that runs around to the fountain. The basin beneath it is the size of a swimming pool. The blue-green surface is full of waves and tiny ripples. Bright green conifers line the path to the right, like emerald-colored clouds on the thinnest of trunks. They've been expertly pruned to be the same exact shape,

Starting point is 00:48:56 above a low green hedge that's perfectly horizontal. perfectly horizontal. Unkar enjoys moments in the shade of these trees and the sound of gravel beneath her feet. The pool to her left is framed by white marble and flowers that she can smell as she walks beside the water. In the middle of the pool is the Roman goddess Flora, goddess of flowers, nature, and springtime. She lounges on marble beside two winged infants. All three are dazzling in bright painted gold. The water of the fountain spurs upwards from between these statues, forming an archway that's as tall as the building behind it. It's as white and foaming as the stream of any waterfall, as it curves through the air and splashes down into the pool. It produces a sound that's so gentle and

Starting point is 00:50:29 calming. Anka listens as she wanders along the path. She walks towards a a series of white marble steps that lead upwards to the terrace gardens. At the bottom of the steps sits an enormous lime tree and a plaque that explains it's 300 years old. It's an original feature from when the place was a hunting lodge. It's known as the Linden Tree, from which Linderhof takes its name. In King Ludwig's time, there was a seat in the tree where he could look out at the palace behind the fountain. No doubt Ludwig would have done so in evening and seen the water lit by stars and silver moonlight. The tree stands out amongst the geometric

Starting point is 00:51:48 garden. It's a beautiful disruption to the symmetry of design. Now, in autumn, it's at most attractive. Reddish-yellow leaves are peppered amongst the green. Unkar admires its trunk and branches as she passes by on her way up the steps. From the top of the terrace, she has a view of its canopy. She can hear birds chirping beneath the cover of leaves. The terrace soaps upwards in a series of steps, leveling out to form three white verandas. These are decorated with vases and statues, including one of Marie Antoinette, the former Queen of France. On each white terrace, there are stunning flower beds, designed to look like miniature gardens. Bright red flower beds curl around patches of lawn, between tiny hedges shaped into cones. hedges shaped into cones. They've been made to look like little fair trees amongst maze-like greenery that surrounds a small fountain. It's a charming sight, especially from the top, a smaller imitation of the gardens below the terrace.

Starting point is 00:53:52 Uncker is spellbound by the view from the balcony. She sees right across the grounds, beyond the palace and gardens. beyond the palace and gardens. The huge white building catches the eye amongst a mass of green parkland and tree-covered mountains. The facade of the building is elegant and beautiful, with white marble columns and decorative railings. A statue of Atlas stands on top of the building, carrying a globe on his shoulder. The figures of Greek gods are sculpted along the front and positioned in archways set back in the stone. To Anka, it looks like a building from ancient Greece, especially when viewed behind the fountains and gardens. This is also true of the view behind her immortalized in marble and surrounded by pillars.

Starting point is 00:55:35 Steffi was right. The gardens are beautiful, and far larger than she'd thought at first. and far larger than she'd thought at first. Amongst gorgeous woodland, parkland, and gardens, there's an arbor, a pavilion, and various buildings. The Royal Hunting Lodge remains on the site. Ludwig had it moved to make way for the palace. It's accompanied by a chapel, the oldest on site, an ode to St Anna, built in 1684. There's also what's known as the Moorish Kiosk, a temple-like building. It's another world to which Ludwig could escape, a taste of faraway lands in the heart of Bavaria. Beneath the kiosk's golden-domed roof, there's a glass chandelier and marble fountain. Stained glass windows display mandala-shaped patterns in reds, blues, blacks, and yellows. Ludwig was known to visit in costume and drink endless cups of tea on the so-called Peacock throne. It's similar to a sofa covered in sumptuous red fabric with statues of peacocks

Starting point is 00:57:31 at each side and above. Bunker feels as though she might be dreaming at the sight of the feathers splayed out like fans behind each bird. It's an amazing display of color, both from the feathers stop, the Venus Grotto. It's an artificial cave, including a lake and waterfall, inspired by the set on one of Richard Wagner's romantic operas. It's also an imitation of the Blue Grotto in Capri, with artificial lighting all around the cave. These changing lights relied on power from a steam engine. The electricity plant that powered them was one of the first of its kind. Of all the places Unkar has seen at Lindorhof,

Starting point is 00:59:05 it's the grotto that reminds her most of King Ludwig. The dark limestone walls illuminated by colored lighting could be a scene from a myth or fairy tale. Ludwig liked to be rowed across the lake in a painted gold boat, shaped like a shell. The boat is stationary now, in the middle of the water. A statue of Cupid sits on its side. She can imagine King Ludwig sailing across the surface, the boat's movements as graceful as a swan. Perhaps he looked up towards the ceiling, covered in stalactites, and hung with garlands of flowers, like bunting between them. For a man who preferred the darkness to daylight, this fairy-tale grotto must have felt like home. Grotto must have felt like home. It's a place of solitude and deep tranquility.

Starting point is 01:00:36 The cave is as comforting as it is enchanting. Perhaps this is her favorite place at Lindorhof, though King Ludwig's bedroom remains a very close second. She's reminded of the bedroom, seeing lights on the ceiling. Stalactites are illuminated in the color of the bedspread. It's a sight that she'll remember for years to come. And later tonight, when she climbs beneath her covers, she'll think of Linderhof in all its grandeur – the castle, the blue velvet covers and matching curtains. She'll picture herself, snug beneath the covers, wrapped in the warmth of luxurious velvet.

Starting point is 00:00:00 And so, Anka will doze off as magical as King Ludwig's grotto. You You You You You The The You You You The You You You You You You You you

Get Sleepy: Sleep meditation and stories - A Sleepy Visit to Linderhof

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