Hunte's Garden in Barbados is a botanical masterpiece and one of the island's best-kept attractions. What makes it truly spectacular is the unusual story of how it came to be.
Anthony Hunte, a well-known horticulturist, started cultivating his spectacular garden in what was once a sinkhole. He began in the 1950s and to this day continues to sustain and nurture a now rich tropical paradise. Largely hidden from street view his unsuspecting property is a wonderful surprise. As if from nowhere a tranquil Eden appears just off the highway, erupting with color and sweet dewy air.
Guests are invited to take a walk through and admire the countless species of plants and animals who inhabit the garden. You can even get married or book a special dining experience on-site.
Image Credit: Hunte's Gardens
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Garden Innovations
- Creating beautiful gardens in unconventional locations, like sinkholes, presents an opportunity for botanical innovation.
- Sustainable Horticulture
- Maintaining a rich tropical paradise in a sinkhole for over 50 years showcases the potential for environmentally-conscious horticulture practices.
- Specialized Garden Tourism
- Offering unique experiences like special dining or weddings within a lush sinkhole garden presents an opportunity for specialized garden tourism offerings.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- Hospitality companies can offer unique experiences like weddings and special dining within unconventional, nature-filled spaces.
- Horticulture
- Horticulture companies can explore the potential for sustainable and innovative garden designs in unconventional locations, like sinkholes.
- Tourism
- Tourism agencies can promote specialized garden tourism experiences, like visiting lush sinkhole gardens, to attract nature lovers and adventurers.
