Artist Shobhana Tyroller, Belgium born but a Majorcan resident, started her estate
garden over 20 years ago, when the family bought the "finca" near Santanyí.
The area is an example of a Mediterranean landscape where you have to be very
careful with the use of natives and/or adapted species, and highly concerned
with the management of water.
garden over 20 years ago, when the family bought the "finca" near Santanyí.
The area is an example of a Mediterranean landscape where you have to be very
careful with the use of natives and/or adapted species, and highly concerned
with the management of water.
From the beginning she was determined to design her garden working with nature and
understanding the conditions and necessities of the area and using as much as possible
the original vegetation with touche of design. After some years dedicated to planting,
she started to let nature work on its own pace.
The good design has paid off and now the gardens do not require hard work but, just
some seasonal care, using ecological methods and what is most important, no watering
at all. The owner is very concern with inspiring others to garden in a sustainable way.
From some angles the house looks like a fortress surrounded by vegetation that also
helps fighting the long hot summers. Along the years she has tried different
designs and plants and introduced some new specimens that have proved they were
good choices. Landscape is defined in sections and areas divided by stone walls,
green islands or flowering bushes.
helps fighting the long hot summers. Along the years she has tried different
designs and plants and introduced some new specimens that have proved they were
good choices. Landscape is defined in sections and areas divided by stone walls,
green islands or flowering bushes.
One of the great surprises of the house is the pavilion with the owner's studio, that
houses her patchwork atelier and painting workshop.
houses her patchwork atelier and painting workshop.
Near the house, some areas where planned to offer shade and protection from the
sun in summer days,but also work as perfect spots to enjoy alfresco dinners.
sun in summer days,but also work as perfect spots to enjoy alfresco dinners.
The home is organized by juxtaposition of several buildings and interconnected and respecting traditional architecture that tries to mimic colors of the land.
We can find many details of the artist's personality in the house and gardens.
