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Its a safe space surrounded by nature that they can sit and share a moment with nature and wildlife or talk to a friend to help with their own wellbeing. The Yin/Yang paving reflects the opposing forces and the user can sit at the side that reflects their feelings at that time. The cross over of the corten artwork is a bridge from the dark side to light side, the planting compliments this by having low deep colours crossing over to a taller lighter palette as the users mood is lifted. This border is split into two but provides a calming and welcoming area that can be used as one, with one goal in mind to talk and share your thoughts. Award Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/bbc-gardeners-world-live-silver-merit/icon.webp) Silver Merit Award BBC Gardeners World Live The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ST Samantha Theakstone Designer ](https://gardensdb.com/people/samantha-theakstone) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/da3208b0-97bf-4438-987a-e85b910d0b9e/conversions/image_1-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Sponsors 3 - [ ![Bradstone](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/bradstone/logo.webp) Bradstone ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/bradstone) - [ ![Readyhedge](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/readyhedge/logo.webp) Readyhedge ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/readyhedge) - [ ![Rolawn](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/rolawn/logo.webp) Rolawn ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/rolawn) ![](/images/leaf_icon.svg) Gardens**DB** The world's largest collection of show gardens online, kept free, kept current, and shaped by the community that uses it. 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