Time to Think, Space to Breathe

Garden design lecturers Tony Davy and Mike Roberts decided that a garden which evoked a feeling of 'well being' would capture the spirit of the moment.

"The concept for our garden developed from ideas, topics and even chance words used in various discussion groups with students and staff while thinking about possible themes for this year's Chelsea Flower Show garden.

Mike had the brainwave of a simple alpine sauna lodge nestling by a lake. This tied in with Tony's memories of meadows of wild flowers, fresh air and wide open spaces experienced on walking holidays in mountains throughout Europe.

After many hours of fine-tuning, the finished design included a turf roofed lodge sitting in a clearing where forest meets a glacial lake, surrounded with naturalistic planting and enclosed by a rustic fence.

We hope our design gives a feeling of oneness with nature, creating a space that gives the user time to think and space to breathe."