One for garden and art lovers
This weekend I took some clients out to see the garden created by Renate and Lutz Hillen-Degenharat at Thermes Magnoac. I was keen for my clients to see some of the outdoor pieces created by Renate and Lutz which were on view around the garden when I last visited at the beginning of summer.
We were only able to see the area around the workshop and shop (which are open all year round) as the owners are creating a lake over the autumn/winter period and the garden will not re-open to the public until May 2010. They did however very kindly spare the time to chat to us and show us a photo of the house and land as it was when they moved in 1991.
We were only able to see the area around the workshop and shop (which are open all year round) as the owners are creating a lake over the autumn/winter period and the garden will not re-open to the public until May 2010. They did however very kindly spare the time to chat to us and show us a photo of the house and land as it was when they moved in 1991.
Such a transformation - from a lonely looking house standing in isolation, with no surrounding trees or plants, to the interesting and unique place it is today.
We were told that to date over 1000 trees have been planted over the 3 hectare site, a mammoth undertaking even over the 18 year span that Renate and Lutz have been in residence.
Even my husband was impressed by the dedication and work ethic which had obviously gone into creating this garden.
The sculptures I had wanted my clients to see were on view, which added another option to the ideas they have for their own garden. Much better to see items like this in the flesh, especially when it is such a major purchase and feature in a garden. "A sculpture is for life and not just for Christmas!"
We were told that to date over 1000 trees have been planted over the 3 hectare site, a mammoth undertaking even over the 18 year span that Renate and Lutz have been in residence.
Even my husband was impressed by the dedication and work ethic which had obviously gone into creating this garden.
The sculptures I had wanted my clients to see were on view, which added another option to the ideas they have for their own garden. Much better to see items like this in the flesh, especially when it is such a major purchase and feature in a garden. "A sculpture is for life and not just for Christmas!"
Shame they were not able to see the rest of the garden - which is inspirational. This is far and away the best garden I have visited this year.
I recommend anyone who is able, to visit this garden for themselves, to see what I am raving about. Put May 2010 in your diary! And they have a tearoom! Whether you can get or not, look at the website and enjoy.
http://www.poterie.fr/
I recommend anyone who is able, to visit this garden for themselves, to see what I am raving about. Put May 2010 in your diary! And they have a tearoom! Whether you can get or not, look at the website and enjoy.
http://www.poterie.fr/
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