BRIEF GARDEN

If you wish to visit a magical place that resembles a fantasy novel, you can head to Brief Garden. Situated inland from Bentota town, it is considered the home of Bevis Bawa, the brother of Geoffrey Bawa. The Garden spans twenty acres and has around one hundred and six different kinds of trees and hundreds of other fauna that are still being counted today.

If you are still wondering what are the Best Places to visit in Bentota, Brief Garden by Bevis Bawa is a remarkable tropical garden influenced by the traditions of Sri Lanka with a hint of English and Italian landscapes. You can either walk around the garden yourself or book a guided tour to understand the depth of the architectural designs and artifacts.

There is also a tiny house in the garden that displays some of the eclectic range of art sculptures. The paintings and photographs allow the visitors to look deeply into the life of the artist.

Highlights

• Brief Garden is a verdant space that offers much more than budding blooms and serene views. It is perfect for a digital detox and gives you a chance to immerse in the beauty of nature.
• The garden is spread over twenty acres, and it is considered the third-largest park in Sri Lanka.
• The garden was created by Bevis Bawa, and it houses a wide variety of flora species ranging from flowering plants to endemic trees.
• You can also see here a variety of colorful butterflies and local and migratory birds.
• Once you’re done walking around the Garden, you can come up to the main house and enjoy some Dooland De Silva with tea and biscuits.