I never truly understood the magic of a garden until I read The Secret Garden. That book changed everything for me. It made me see gardens not just as pretty places, but as spaces filled with quiet wonders, capable of healing and bringing people together. Ever since, every time I step into a garden, I feel like I’m stepping into a little world of possibilities—where the rustling leaves whisper secrets, the flowers bloom with quiet resilience, and every path holds a promise of something beautiful.
That’s exactly how it feels at Beleza by the Beach, Goa. Walking through the garden here is like moving through a painting—vibrant orange and green leaves lining the path, flowers peeking through branches, and a soft breeze carrying their scent. It’s the kind of place that makes you slow down, take a deep breath, and just be. Maybe you’d sit on a bench, book in hand, or stretch out on the grass with your kids, making up silly games. And in the morning? That’s the best part—just you, the trees, and the soft chorus of birds waking up with the sun.
Over at Araliya Red, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, the garden feels straight out of a storybook. Wooden tables with green umbrellas are tucked between lush hydrangeas, while ferns sway in the mountain breeze. It’s the perfect spot to lose yourself with your sketchbook, capturing the way the leaves dance with the wind. Or maybe you’d rather just sit there with a warm cup of tea, watching the mist roll over the hills. A garden isn’t just a place to pass through—it’s a space to feel, to heal, to create memories. And once you truly experience it, you’ll never see a garden the same way again.
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