landscaping

Wendy Clarke, director of Dirtscape Dreaming, has created
several eye-catching, stunning and functional landscape features
on the Centre grounds. Her design philosophy for the Centre
was to create a landscape which taps into people’s innate sense
of connecting with the magnificence of nature.
The healing journey actually starts at the front entrance of the
Centre as people walk through the unique Moon Gate. The aim is
to literally change people’s moods from whatever they are feeling
to a calmer, serene state of mind before entering the front door.
The Meditation Garden has been designed for people to walk
through the Moon Gate, stroll through the garden on a curved
path, and actually slow down to observe the beautiful flowering
plants, some of which have medicinal properties, and a colourful
water bowl feature. People can choose to have lunch or just sit
on the lawn and enjoy a refreshing, peaceful break during busy
days.
The garden on the west side is about ‘playfulness’ – it was
designed to stimulate the inner child of all who visit. There are
unfurling ferns alongside whimsical, wrought iron sculpture
pieces.
In the courtyard of the Yoga Room / Function Centre, Wendy
has created a large curved, wall as the feature piece, surrounded
by Japanese maples, lush green foliage and native climbers.
Beautiful French double doors open onto the garden decking
area where people can relax, either before or after attending
yoga, pilates or other events hosted in the Function Centre.
The front fence is a series of scrolls welded together which create
a striking artistry that will inspire curiosity and wonder. Native
lightweight climbers and wildflowers surround the front area.
Over 1,500 plants and flowers have been planted along with 26
trees. The garden bed area is 300 sq. meters and the pathway is 60
sq. metres. Car parking is also included in the external grounds.
Wrought iron sculpture pieces