Brief Garden: The Artistic Legacy of Bevis Bawa
ID: GYG881603-1386377
Category:
Country: Sri Lanka
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Brief Garden is a landscape garden and former home in Beruwala, Sri Lanka designed by landscape architect and owner Bevis Bawa. It is home to the landscape design practice, Brief Garden Designs.
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Explore the Brief Garden, a landscape garden and former home in Beruwala, Sri Lanka designed by landscape architect and owner Bevis Bawa. Discover the history of the garden and its unique features on a self-guided tour.
In 1929, Bawa was bequeathed the family rubber plantation by his mother, Bertha Marianne née Schrader. The estate's unique name was derived from the fact it was purchased by his father, Benjamin, with funds from a successful legal brief. Bawa realized that he lacked the self-discipline to operate and maintain a successful plantation and focused instead on developing the estate's garden.
The original estate was approximately 81 hectares (200 acres) with Bawa selling off portions of the estate to reduce it to manageable proportions. He continually worked on the garden until his death in 1992. The estate was inherited by his employees, with Doohlan de Silva currently managing the property.
The entrance to the garden is located through to ornate gateposts, crowned with male and female figures. The gateposts were created by Bawa and Donald Friend, an Australian artist, and represent a fusion of Eastern and Western influences. The path then leads to two additional entrances. The first, a black and white door set in a mustard yellow wall, leads to the house via a curved staircase. The second leads down into the garden but screens any views of the house.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the lush greenery of the Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa
- Admire the fusion of Eastern and Western influences in the garden's design
- Explore the garden's many pathways and discover hidden nooks and crannies
- See the ornate gateposts, crowned with male and female figures, at the entrance
- house of Bevis Bawa and see the black & white door set in a mustard yellow wall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The garden is open from 8 AM to 5 PM daily
It's recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water
Photography is allowed, but touching the plants is not
Smoking and consuming food and drinks are not permitted within the garden
INCLUDED
- Entrance to Brief Garden
- Access to the house and garden
- Guided tours
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop (in our own vehicle)
- All Government Taxes
- Transportation, and insurance (vehicle insurance) of Experience Guide / Driver during the trip
- Private semi-luxury car/van (air-conditioned)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and beverages
- Travel Insurance is not included
- Late check outs & early check in charges are excluded
- Camera & Video Permits
- Guide/Driver tips
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
