Gold at Chelsea: UK Timber Proudly Supports Award-Winning 'Room to Breathe' Garden

At UK Timber, we are proud to have sponsored the Structural Green Oak that was used to bring the Room to Breathe Hospital Garden to life at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2025, with it holding a permanent residence as a healing space at Amersham Hospital.

Designed by Jen Donnelly and Catherine Gibbon, this garden is a heartfelt response to the often-overlooked need for green, restorative spaces in clinical environments. The garden earned a Gold Medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, where visitors, including Sir David Suchet, Alexandra Burke and Nadiya Bychkova, praised its calming atmosphere and meaningful purpose.

"We've been overwhelmed by the public's response," Said Catherine. "To see so many people connect with the garden's message has been wonderful."

UK Timber's Structural Oak Beams form the striking pergola that supports the cocoon-like hanging chair at the centre of the garden. Painted black and set at a 45 degree angle, the trio of beams draws the eye upward and out, helping the space feel larger and more open. It's a perfect example of how UK Timber's high-quality Oak can transform and elevate outdoor spaces.

Every Element in the garden was chosen for its restorative effect. The planting scheme uses a restrained palette of greens and whites to create a peaceful atmosphere, with touches of burgundy foliage for contrast and depth. A modern water feature with exposed copper pipework adds movement and sound - enhancing the sense of calm and escape. 

After its success at Chelsea, the garden is now set to be permanently installed at Amersham Hospital, where it will transform a previously overlooked courtyard into a peaceful retreat for staff, patients, and visitors alike.

"A hospital can be such an intense and clinical environment... spaces that help people pause, breathe, and restore" Says Jen Donnelly. 

At UK Timber, we supply high-quality Oak that's ideal for structural and landscaping applications. Our Oak Beams - graded and ungraded- combine strength, sustainability, and design versatility. With in-house milling, certified sourcing, and our own delivery fleet, we can help bring your next project to life with ease. 

Follow the journey of the Room to Breathe Garden on its website. To learn more about our Oak timber ranges and how we can support your next project, get in touch via our live chat, at 01536 267107 or via email at sales@uk-timber.co.uk. Our team are always on hand to help advise on appropriate materials and to provide free quotations. 

Photo Credits- Maria Savoskula & Eleanor Walpole
Built by - The Landscape Group
Charity Partner- Tuberous Sclerosis Association

See photos of the award winning garden below-