Working through rain or shine, during the dog days of summer, farmers at Esoterra Culinary Garden, a dedicated supplier for Colorado’s most elite, Michelin-rated restaurants, were prone to experience burnout. This year they were given a gift, a space built just for them. On the edge of the farm, they stepped onto The Land Garden, where a series of ephemeral land artworks drew them into the beauty and awe of the terrain.
Designed next to the sound of a steady flowing creek with the gentle splash of marmots and blue herons dipping their beaks, this is where land and sea meet. Waves of a lush meadow with the occasional bloom rippled through each blade as if crashing on a beach. Greenery erected from a tapestry of trees, in the open air and sheltered sanctuaries. Willows sculpted by the stream and cottonwoods whispering like a dream.
This is a space to relax and ponder, as you would with sand beneath your feet. Each piece handcrafted to embody this sun-drenched landscape, with the smell of fresh cut hay, for a cinematic retreat.
Typically, after long days of hard work, these farmers were eager to get home. The Land Garden made them think twice. Soon they were spending their afternoons here, soaking up the ephemeral artwork with their team.
This summer marked a special moment, one these farmers will remember and cherish for a long time. The time spent together rekindled their connection to the farm and values it was born from.
Material palette
peppergrass
wild mint
willow
cottonwood bark
wild asparagus
cottonwood leaves
green thistle
cottonwood splinters
wild spinach
tumbleweed
fresh mullein
meadow grass
Timeless objets d’art. Handwoven from the land.
