A Jewel Set on an Island

In this project, Paghera was commissioned to enhance an architectural and landscape reality of exceptional uniqueness: an ancient and imposing residence overlooking the entire Isola del Garda. A remarkable setting where the beauty of the landscape merges with the unparalleled views from the villa and garden, creating a stimulating and incomparable landscape design masterpiece.

The building, constructed in Renaissance style, is a monument to history and art. For Paghera, this was a complex and ambitious intervention, capable of harmonizing architecture and nature. The project took shape through the creation of distinct green areas, each curated with its own character, reflecting the island’s botanical diversity and extraordinary beauty. In front of the villa, a wide green space was created, featuring elegant hedges and rounded trees that convey a sense of refined harmony. Near the water, majestic palms were chosen to convey grandeur and evoke the Mediterranean ambiance, creating a perfect dialogue with the natural surroundings.

For areas facing the water, Paghera selected splendid specimens of Lagerstroemia Calyculata, with roots immersed in the lake, accompanied by moisture-loving flowering plants of various types, producing highly evocative scenes. In the higher parts of the park, English-style lawns were designed — wide, bright spaces where visitors can immerse themselves in the serenity and beauty of lush vegetation. Behind these lawns, elegant greenhouses house collections of rare plants and shrubs, offering an immersive and refined experience. Tall, slender cypress trees complete the scene, reaching skyward and imparting elegance to the entire green landscape.

Another garden area was animated with citrus trees — oranges, lemons, citrons — alongside pomegranates and kiwis, evoking the Mediterranean spirit of the setting. Delicate fragrances of lily of the valley and jasmine spread in spring and summer, enveloping the space in elegance and purity. Clumps of white and colorful roses adorn every corner, adding delicacy and charm, while lush bougainvillea reaches for the light with vibrant volumes and intense colors.

The result is a grand Italian garden that delights at every glance: a panorama where beauty seems endless, and the horizon opens wide and expansive. Native vegetation stands out dramatically, enhanced by the embrace of surrounding water and the luminous blue sky, achieving a perfect balance between history, nature, and design.