THE LOST GARDENS
OF HELIGAN

The stewardship of this beautiful and mysterious place now lies with us.

The dynamism and hard work of earlier generations created a largely self-sufficient estate comprising home farm, working woodlands, orchards, productive gardens and, latterly, pleasure grounds brimming with newly imported, exotic species. In 1990, after 75 years of neglect, the Lost Gardens were re-discovered and thereafter restored on a shoestring budget by a small band of enthusiasts. We have inherited and broadened that responsibility, bringing this estate back to life enabling others to enjoy it.

Our main focus is an exploration of man’s relationship with the land, particularly the complex relationships between the land itself, the food we eat and the countryside which surrounds us.

We try to combine “the best of the old” with “the best of the new” to see if there is a practicable and sustainable way forward for the use and management of our land and countryside within a modern context.

We are not working to make money for shareholders, institutions or any individual. Our staff are our most valuable resource - a committed team with a clear purpose, to care for this place and the creatures, plants and people within it. We strive for a stable business, which can provide full-time employment with fair rewards for all, as well as positive benefits for the wider community. We seek to enhance Heligan as a destination in which our visitors will continue to delight - both recommending it and feeling welcome to return in the years ahead.

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www.heligan.com.