Mallow Festival - The Gathering Garden

Mallow Festival - The Gathering Garden

Designed by: Catherine Shiels, Creative Director at The Pavilion

Blurring the boundaries between indoors and out, this contemporary outdoor space has been designed for connection, relaxation and effortless entertaining. Layered across two levels, the garden combines elegant structure with soft Mediterranean-inspired planting, creating an inviting retreat for long Summer evenings.

A beautifully appointed outdoor kitchen forms the social heart of the space, while, the dining set and parasol create a relaxed setting for gatherings and conversation. Sculptural pom pom Olive trees bring timeless character, softened by flowing ornamental grasses and layered planting throughout the borders.

Textured grasses introduce movement and seasonal colour, as Lavender fills the air with fragrance, and is complemented by soft blue scabiosa blooms. Bold evergreen structure is introduced with Buxus in varying sizes, creating rhythm and balance throughout, while the striking foliage of Fatsias adds dramatic texture with its distinctive marbled leaves.

Inviting and elegant, this garden has been designed as a stylish sanctuary where cooking, dining and nature come together effortlessly.

Planting choices: Olea Europaea, Panicum virgatum ‘Northwind’, Lavandula angustifolia, ‘Aromance White’, Scabiosa columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’, Fatsia japonica ‘Spider Web’, Nerium Oleander, Ornamental Grasses, Buxus sempervirens