The gardens were designed by world-renowned Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf, famous for the High Line in New York.
The onsite restaurant, Roth Bar & Grill, is named after Dieter Roth, a Swiss artist whose son Björn Roth helped design the interior.
The property features a 'pigsty' area that has been converted into intimate exhibition spaces rather than being demolished.
The site uses a biomass boiler system that utilizes wood chips from the surrounding Somerset estate to provide heating.
The stone used in the restoration was sourced from local Somerset quarries to maintain the original architectural vernacular of the Durslade Farm.
An annual open call exhibition frequently showcases work from local artists in the region.
The site hosts a residency program for artists who live and work on-site for extended periods.
The 'Radić Pavilion,' originally designed by Smiljan Radić for the Serpentine Gallery in London, was re-erected on the grounds here.
Hauser & Wirth Somerset is a multi-purpose arts destination housed within the restored 18th-century Durslade Farm in Bruton. The site combines contemporary art galleries with a working farm, landscaped gardens, and the Roth Bar & Grill. Designed by architects Luis Laplace and Benjamin Flower, the project preserved original farm features like the threshing barn and pigsties while integrating modern exhibition spaces. The gardens, designed by Piet Oudolf, span 1.5 acres and feature a perennial meadow and a serpentine wall. The site is a collaborative project between the art gallery owners and the local community to revitalize rural industrial heritage. Rotating exhibitions feature world-renowned contemporary artists in high-ceilinged, white-cube gallery spaces. The site functions as a non-profit foundation that supports local educational and social programs. Its architecture creates a juxtaposition between historical agricultural stone structures and contemporary minimalist aesthetics.
The elevated view of the Piet Oudolf garden from the path looking back toward the stone farm buildings.
Walk the full length of the Oudolf Field to see the seasonal changes in the perennial meadow.
Check the gallery website for exhibition dates, as the site closes temporarily between show installations.
Book a table for lunch at the Roth Bar & Grill well in advance, especially on weekends.
Trying to visit during the short transition periods between exhibition changeovers when gallery spaces are closed to the public.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Occasionally closed to the public between exhibition changeovers.
Casual but smart attire; touching of art installations is strictly prohibited.
