![]() ![]() It covers 1.5 acres and is billed as a perennial meadow.Īs you can see when I first emerged from the gallery this is the effect given by the dense planting. Oudolf’s Field lies at the back of the complex and blends with the surrounding Somerset countryside beautifully. Agricultural drinking troughs were used as containers for perennials around the restaurant and metal sheep feeding troughs found new life as a sink in the ladies loo! I loved the whole concept, which was that the buildings, garden and exhibition spaces expressed the spirit of the old farm. ![]() ![]() Beautiful grade II listed farm buildings which had fallen into disrepair have been converted into various stylish galleries and public spaces, bar and restaurant and surrounded by gardens designed by Piet Oudolf. (So say H & W!) And I have to say it is a remarkable place and well worth a visit. ![]() Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a pioneering world-class gallery and multi-purpose arts centre, which acts as a destination for experiencing art, architecture and the Somerset landscape through new and innovative exhibitions of contemporary art. Luckily, I had plans to attend a couple of workshops run by Thornhayes Nursery in Devon at the end of September so could visit on my way down there, shortly after it had opened. How exciting to hear that there was a major new contemporary garden designed by Piet Oudolf opening in Somerset in September 2014 around the Hauser and Wirth Gallery. ![]()
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