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At Carden Park Hotel, art and nature merge seamlessly within our exclusive English Sculpture Garden. Among the striking pieces that adorn this tranquil outdoor space, three mesmerising sculptures by British artist Rachel Ducker invite guests to pause, reflect and connect with the raw essence of human emotion and movement.
Rachel Ducker is an Oxford based contemporary artist who possesses an incredibly visual mind, driving her to create with boundless energy and imagination. Originally trained as a jeweller, she seamlessly blends artistic vision with practical craftsmanship, producing sculptures that are both intricate and expressive. While the human form remains central to her work, she also draws inspiration from diverse materials, found objects and evolving techniques. Constantly exploring new artistic avenues, she enjoys merging different mediums, a process that often sparks fresh and unexpected ideas. Her relentless curiosity and experimental approach ensure that her work remains deeply engaging.
Ducker’s work is instantly recognisable – delicate yet powerful figures crafted entirely from wire, their forms contorted in expressive postures. With no facial features, these figures rely solely on gesture, stance and flowing, wind-swept hair to convey emotion. Ducker’s sculptures evoke a sense of harmony between strength and delicacy. Each figure tells a different story, yet none are bound by official titles or rigid interpretation. Instead, guests are encouraged to find their own meaning in these pieces, to see something of themselves reflected in the twisting strands of metal.
Her technique is as fascinating as the final result. Without the use of models or armatures, she painstakingly wraps, bends, and twists wire by hand to form each intricate figure. This organic process mirrors the way nature sculpts the landscape, making her work feel perfectly at home amidst the rolling greenery of our golf courses. As sunlight filters through the trees, her sculptures cast shifting shadows on the earth below, adding another dimension of movement, almost like a pencil sketch brought to life by the changing light of day.
Rachel Ducker’s art reminds us that stillness can be expressive and that within even the most delicate structures, there is immense strength. These particular sculptures’ presence at Carden Park adds another layer of depth to our artistic collection, allowing guests to experience contemporary art in a setting that enhances its emotional resonance. As you wander through the Sculpture Garden, take a moment to stand before one and let the wire figures speak in their silent way, and perhaps, for just a moment, you’ll find yourself lost in the beauty of form, space, and feeling.
Our Sculpture Garden and hotel art collection is thoughtfully curated by Winsor Birch. If you’re interested in discussing or purchasing a sculpture, please click here to inquire.
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If you`re wondering whether you really need to book another spa day, the answer is always 🙂↕️🙂↕️🙂↕️Due to popular demand, we have extended our Autumn Glow Spa Day to include the afternoon as well as the morning experience:🫧 A morning or afternoon in the spa garden and thermal suite🫧 50 minute Cleansing Back and Leg Ritual Treatment🫧 Healthy brunch or lunch overlooking the spa garden🫧 Choice of an autumnal basket cocktail or a pumpkin spiced latteWhen a day just isn`t enough, extend your stay with the Autumn Glow Spa Retreat. Not only will you enjoy a perfectly relaxing day in the spa, you can indulge with an evening meal in either Redmond`s Brasserie or The Vines plus luxury accommodation and breakfast the following morning.🍁 Autumn spa days // October half term // Self-care spa day // Cosy season // Girls day // Romantic date ideas // The Spa at Carden Park Hotel // Cheshire spas // Spa hotel // Spas near Chester
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This is your sign to book a spa break this autumn 🍂Wrap yourself in warmth and relaxation as you embrace the new season. Your Autumn Glow Spa Stay includes:🍁 Morning spa experience from 9am to 1pm🍁 50 minute Cleansing Back & Leg Ritual treatment🍁 Choice of Autumnal Basket Cocktail or Pumpkin Spiced Latte🍁 Evening meal in either Redmond’s Brasserie or The Vines🍁 Overnight luxury accommodation 🍁 Breakfast the following morning🍁 Use of the Leisure Club during your stayOnly available until the 30th November 2025
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