NEW - The gardens of Ooidonk
31/8/2019Not to be missed: Ooidonk gardens
Discover the French styled gardens of Ooidonk Castle, revisited by a renowned Belgian architect.
A beautifully alternating structure of grasses, rose bushes and hedge rows of different heights, sublimes the central fountain. It is a perfect balance between the verticality of the jet of water and the views showing either the castle or the woods.
What a pleasant surprise the visitor meets with when he discovers in this enchanting garden sculptures of different themes and periods!
The four corners of the fountain in the central terrace are encircled by ‘the four seasons’.
Two modern sculptures face each other between the rustling grasses: ‘Untitledt’ by Hanneke Beaumont (The Netherlands) and ‘The Flight’ by Olivier Strebelle (Belgium).
Leaving the French garden, head towards the open greenhouse and come face to face with ‘Odimo’, a work of art by which the Belgian artist Mieja D’hont pays homage to her son flying away. With this unique and attractive bronze statue, the artist illustrates the theme of protective maternity.
Walk, wander, dream, admire nature with open eyes, feel the wind rustling through the branches of surrounding trees, look at the reflection of the castle in the moat… Breathe, feel alive and just be happy being here… thanks to the enchanting magic of Ooidonk.
