The Reflection Lodge
A hand-crafted wattle and daub structure, finished with lime-hemp render and ochre pigment.
The hand-crafted wattle and daub Reflection Lodge was a central feature of St Godwald’s Retreat at RHS Malvern in 2025. Constructed using ancient building techniques, it serves as a reminder of the simplicity and beauty of traditional craftsmanship. Made from hazel with a lime-hemp render and ochre pigment lime wash finish, the gazebo brings a tactile, natural element to the garden. It provides a sheltered space for reflection, where visitors can pause, breathe, and experience a deep connection to both the past and the present. This structure evokes a sense of timelessness and continuity, while also symbolising the care and attention that went into every part of this design. The gazebo is a place for visitors to pause, to reflect, and to listen.
Exploring St Godwald’s Retreat
Garden element supporters
Thank you to the people and businesses who contributed materials, funding or time to this garden feature. The supporters recorded for this element are listed below.
Logo | Sponsor name | Contribution | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
F.B & Sons, Lawns and Landscapes Limited | Purchased the Cedar shingles | http://www.fbslandscapes.co.uk | |
Marc & Darryl Harbourne-Bessant | Purchased the reclaimed Oak framed windows | ||
Tŷ-Mawr | Donated lime hemp render, lime wash and pigments | https://www.lime.org.uk/ |
With thanks to the garden’s supporters
Thank you to the people and businesses who helped bring St Godwald’s Retreat to RHS Malvern in 2025 and its permanent home at Primrose Hospice. Their support with materials, expertise, funding and time remains part of the garden’s story.
To support the hospice today, visit Primrose Hospice.