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The garden celebrates the hope and optimism brought about by gifts in Wills, and encourages reflection, conversation, and connection in this tranquil woodland. With varying levels, the garden is mostly hidden from the outside. Discovery happens when you step inside – stream inlets lead to a central body of water with an isolated jetty – a metaphor for the fear and loneliness cancer can bring – but facing the 'Pledge Pavilion' symbolises hope and though the journey is difficult, you are not alone. Awards Recognition ------------- - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-gold-medal/icon.webp) Gold Medal RHS - ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/awards/rhs-peoples-choice-best-show-garden/icon.webp) People's Choice Best Show Garden RHS The people behind it Designer ---------- - [ ![Paul Hervey-Brookes](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/people/paul-hervey-brookes/profile_photo.webp) Paul Hervey-Brookes Designer Paul Hervey-Brookes Associates ](https://gardensdb.com/people/paul-hervey-brookes) Photography Gallery --------- ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/34f401f4-75ea-484f-85cc-825ddc641280/conversions/image-4-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/8a35545d-d5bc-4d36-a8ca-ce354bf70018/conversions/image-3-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/6aa61ecf-1fdf-4f3a-843f-9e5d25ded681/conversions/image-2-gallery.webp) ![](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/media/747c2a13-c3b7-4dad-a16b-51550306e1c4/conversions/image-5-gallery.webp) ![]() / Photo: Brought to life by Organisations --------------- ### Design Studio 1 - [ ![Paul Hervey-Brookes Associates](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/studios/paul-hervey-brookes-associates/logo.webp?v=c3b40431-bf3d-4eba-abe6-aba6555871aa) Paul Hervey-Brookes Associates ](https://gardensdb.com/studios/paul-hervey-brookes-associates) ### Landscaper 1 - [ ![GK Wilson Garden & Landscape Consultancy](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/companies/gk-wilson-garden-landscape-consultancy/logo.webp) GK Wilson Garden & Landscape Consultancy ](https://gardensdb.com/companies/gk-wilson-garden-landscape-consultancy) ### Plant Provider 1 - [ ![Hortus Loci](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/nurseries/hortus-loci/logo.webp) Hortus Loci ](https://gardensdb.com/nurseries/hortus-loci) ### Sponsor 1 - [ ![Cancer Research UK](https://cdn.gardensdb.com/charities/cancer-research-uk/logo.webp) Cancer Research UK ](https://gardensdb.com/charities/cancer-research-uk) ![](/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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