Category: Gardens

The Power of Intentionby Geoffrey Higgins, Matara’s founder & creator at large~ Seeped in Expression and Dedicated to the full expression of the human spirit and a deeper relation with natureAt Matara the tranquil beauty is a result of the love and care that we pour into everything we do.We find that when we set […]

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Awe

Naomi Jane PhotographyAwe ~ musings of Geoffrey, Matara’s founder and curious creator I’m currently reading a book called AWE by Dacher Keltnre, it’s about the experiences that fill us with a sense of joyful wonder. These are the feelings we would wish our guests to experience at Matara, in their special celebrations. Researchers discovered five […]

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Value Fulfillment

Value Fulfilment~ musings of Geoffrey, Matara’s founder and curious creatorThe following is an extract from Seth Speaks – a Jane Roberts dictation to her husband“Each of us – including all life forms– are born with the feeling that we are something special.No one has quite the same perspective. We are born with the secure sense […]

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Recapturing our Sense of Childhood Wonder~ musings of Geoffrey, Matara’s founder and curious creatorWe were born with life affirming beliefs that can easily get lost as we grow into an adult.There is a feeling of safety.We feel drawn to other people and trust our relationships.We expect each event will have the best possible outcome.We are […]

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Mindful Walking

Mindful WalkingGeoffrey Higgins, the founder of Matara, can be found doing one of two things almost everyday. He will either by out in the parklands or formal gardens at Matara working on the newest project – be it the wildflower meadow, building the new poly tunnel or reconfiguring a water feature to create a more tranquil flow. […]

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