UK travellers seeking a relaxed and culturally enriching Florida experience will find it along the tranquil Gulf Coast in Punta Gorda Englewood Beach, where the internationally acclaimed Origami in the Garden exhibition will take centre stage from September 2025 to April 2026 at the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens.
Origami in the Garden, presented by Jennifer and Kevin Box, features large-scale metal structures representing the delicate, poetic, and narrative-filled nature of paper-folding. Origami masters, Kevin Box, Te Jui Fu, Robert J. Lang, Michael G. LaFosse, Beth Johnson, and others turn fragile art into grand, awe-inspiring sculptures.
This immersive exhibit is filled with workshops, stations, and hands-on learning to provide a complete and inspiring interactive experience. Set against a backdrop of lush subtropical flora, mangrove boardwalks, and outdoor sculptures, this exhibition blends the past with the present, showcasing ancient techniques of paper-folding with the modern approach to metal casting.
The Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, recently named the #1 “Hidden Gem” in the United States by Bukon, is one of Florida’s largest and most striking botanical attractions. Spanning 27 acres, the gardens feature more than 4,500 species of plants and trees, with over a mile and a half of accessible walking trails. Interwoven with this natural beauty is also a permanent collection of world-class sculptures by artists such as Dominic Benhura, Carol Feuerman, and Laurie Tennent, offering visitors a serene yet inspiring encounter with both nature and art.
Origami in the Garden is the latest exhibit as part of Punta Gorda’s flourishing cultural scene. Located in Southwest Florida, this relaxed Gulf Coast destination is drawing growing attention from UK visitors seeking something beyond sunshine and theme parks. Its walkable waterfront town centre is filled with independent galleries, artisan studios, live music venues, and colourful public murals, while nature lovers can hike, bike, and paddle through a variety of natural landscapes, encountering native wildlife.
Punta Gorda Englewood Beach also offers year-round sunshine, uncrowded beaches, culture and wildlife, making it ideal for travellers looking to pair artistic inspiration with natural beauty. Whether as part of a Gulf Coast fly-drive or a relaxed winter escape, the region delivers a rewarding and authentic Florida experience.
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