# Botanical Sinkhole Paradises Hunte's Garden is a Sinkhole Turned Tropical Wonder By Rachel Goodman | Published 2022-03-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-masterpiece References: [huntesgardens-barbados](https://www.huntesgardens-barbados.com) Hunte's Garden in Barbados is a [botanical masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calder-gardens) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jardim-sol-de-janeiro) and animals who inhabit the garden. You can even [get married](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-venues) or book a special dining experience on-site. Image Credit: Hunte's Gardens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 7.0/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Garden Bar Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-first-botanical-garden.md) - [Nature-Inspired Artful Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-art-garden.md) - [Water-Less Minimal Design Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botnica.md) - [Hollow Terracotta Pillared Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodiversity-island.md) - [History Museum Garden Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-natural-history-museum.md) - [Subterranean Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thames-tideway-tunnel.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Luxurious Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanika-osa-peninsula.md) - [Garden-Focused Victorian Terrace House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetia.md)