A bench is a classic way to signal a destination. Imagine this scene without the bench - just another woodland border. The bench invites us to pause and take in the view. Versailles, France.
Good gardens provide moments that cause us to pause and reflect. I call these moments "destinations" because the feel like we have arrived at an intentional place. These can be places to stop and rest like a bench; or can be a specimen plant, piece of sculpture or a fountain. Sometimes it is just a clearing.
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