Silent Spaces at Trengwainton Garden

Sign showing the Silent Space at the Laurel Circle, Trengwainton — The Silent Space at the Laurel Circle

In a world where most of us are constantly 'connected' to our phones and other mobile devices, at Trengwainton we're delighted to partner with the Silent Space charity by setting aside an area of the garden for quiet contemplation and connection to nature.

An invitation to be quiet

Silent Space (Registered Charity Number: 1190013) is about allocating green places where we're invited to switch off our mobile phones, stop talking, and sit or wander in quiet contemplation.

Silent Spaces give us permission to simply be 'still' in a world where there are so many demands on our attention.

The benefits

The benefits of the Japanese practise of Forest Bathing are well known and include reduced blood pressure and stress, and boosting the immune system.

Added to this, the Silent Space offers the benefit of disconnecting from mobile devices - their demands and distractions - and having the freedom to not multi task and instead, be present in the moment.

The Laurel Circle

At the lower end of the garden is a secluded spot that's rarely found by most visitors. Nestled between two of the more popular paths is the Laurel Circle, a cool green oasis that invites quiet contemplation while surrounded by the evergreen leaves of laurels.

At its centre is a circular wrought iron bench that encloses a wollemi pine. Sitting beneath one of the world's oldest species of plants is a great place to slow down and take your time.

The far summer house on the Terrace

A half-mile steady incline to the Terrace at the top of the garden is rewarded with a wide grassy expanse and sea views across the turquoise waters of Mount's Bay.

The summer house at the far end of the Terrace offers a sheltered spot to sit come rain or shine and on a clear day you can gaze across fields and the 25 miles of bay to the Lizard peninsula beyond.