The Gardens
A Haven of Peace and Tranquility
The vision was to create a “Shangri-La”, a haven of dream-like settings that transports one to a by-gone era.
The Estate is home to 7 Unique Gardens, each offering its own distinct atmosphere and experience. Our architect’s genius lies in how these spaces unfold; new chapters in the journey, with carefully curated elements that inspire a sense of wonder and discovery, like stepping through portals into different worlds
Every detail, from the choice of plants to the layout of walkways and water features, is a testament to a deep understanding of nature and art; harmoniously woven together to create a dreamscape, where one can wander and bathe in the beauty of both; a place where the past is ever-present, gently pulling you into its quiet embrace.
Gertrude Jekyll, the renowned British horticulturist and garden designer, once wrote, “The best purpose of a garden, is to give delight and to give refreshment of mind, to soothe, to refine, and to life up the heart in a spirit of praise and thankfulness.
The Main Lawn
This 2,500 Square Meters of the Beautifully Manicured Lawn, has hosted Croquet, Weddings, Events and much, much more.
English Flower Garden
This was quite a challenge to create, considering the extreme, tropical weather conditions of Phuket, with heavy rainfalls and a very strong sun. It took over 6 years of collecting and testing plants, from various regions of Thailand, to identify plants that would survive and thrive, in the weather conditions of Phuket. After 6 years, we finally had our “English Flower Garden”.
Formal Garden
This is home to the Pavilion (which has grown to become a Landmark of the Estate) and the Amphitheatre, in addition to our Charming Flower Beds. This is a lovely area to have Weddings, Opera Performances and so much more.
The Park & Lake
The Vanderbilt Estate would feel incomplete, without a Park, a Lake with Swans and a Rowboat, where one could have picnics, row a boat, read, or just Dream …..
Swimming Pool
This 250, 000 litre pool of water, built with Natural Molten Lava Tiles, surrounded by Nature and Waterfalls, is a Haven of Pure Tranquility.
Kitchen Garden
A Charming Hideaway, Filled with Organic Herbs and Vegetables.
Japanese Garden
As it’s widely known, Water and Fish, bring Calm, Serenity, Good Health and Prosperity, we just had to create a “Secret” Japanese Garden, with a pond and Koi Fish. This Japanese Garden, with its Quaint Wooden Bridge, Waterfalls and a Highly Unusual “Spiritual Tree”, is an area of Serenity and Charm.
Buddha Garden
The idea for this garden was inspired by a visit by the owner, in 2012, to the Amazing Sukhothai Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sukhothai, which literally means ‘Dawn of Happiness’. This was the capital of the Kingdom of Siam, for some 200 years, from the 13th Century.
It was here, amongst the Temple Ruins, where the owner had the good fortune of experiencing the most enchanting and mesmerising image of the Buddha.