Tierno sauz
Casi oro, casi ámbar
Casi luz.
Juan José Tablada
Photo © Fernando Maquieira
The collection of trees created by Luis Vallejo over the course of more than forty years through cultivation and acquisition comprises both autochthonous specimens and others from Japan. A garden that is the expression of a singular understanding of the natural world and, more specifically, a personal understanding of the art of the bonsai, which involves the location each tree inhabits, its layout within the space, and the dialogue between the setting that serves as its backdrop and any coexisting elements, whether these be pots, stones, or sculptures. The ensemble configures a universe in and of itself that invites the viewer to perceive nature as a journey of contemplation, encompassing intellectual and sensorial experiences.
In the garden we offer guided tours, activities, courses, small events and exhibitions. Send us your proposal.
Espacio Jardín
In the garden shop we have many special things. From seasonal Kokedamas, handmade ceramics and jewelry, natural soaps and souvenirs from our museum in postcard or booklet format. We look forward to seeing you!
The Shop
The Wind among the Leaves is a portrait of one of the most outstanding collections of bonsais in Europe, that of Luis Vallejo, and of the collector himself through his collection. Far from taking a botanical approach to the specimens, the book presents these trees from a poetic perspective and by looking back to the age when they were designed and created. It does so first through images: a corpus of photographs taken by Fernando Maquieira over the course of several years of dialogue with the collection, and the sober musicality of Carmen Ballvé’s introduction in pictures – two languages to describe the same universe.
The Wind among the Leaves
