The Edible Bus Stop and Not Here to be Liked present
‘A Field Hospital for Eco Anxiety’

The Orangery, Dunham Massey, Cheshire

Open May until mid-October 2025

CLIENT

National Trust

SECTOR

Arts

PROJECT STATUS

live

FIELDHOSPITAL.UK

Receive a dose of biophilia at The Orangery's Field Hospital for Eco-Anxiety

A refuge for healing, sanctuary, and resilience

The Orangery at Dunham Massey is transformed into a multi-sensory biophilic sanctuary—a space for reflection, rest, and quiet resistance to eco-anxiety.

Immerse yourself in the soothing music of the plants and explore a rich variety of tropical species. Browse a small library focused on building resilience to eco-anxiety, take part in a reflective activity sheet, or pick up a poster featuring the artwork on display. Multiple approaches to easing eco-anxiety are offered, all within the stunning surroundings of the Orangery.

Lush planting envelops the space, creating a biophilic environment that brings texture, colour, scent, and seasonal change. Rare tropical species sit alongside more familiar plants, surrounding visitors with soothing greenery that nurtures a sense of calm and connection to nature.

The banner artwork on display draws from "The Anatomy of Plants" (1682) by Nehemiah Grew, a work housed in Dunham Massey’s archive. This rare example of early botanical illustration reveals the intricate inner structures of plants.

These historic illustrations forge a creative pathway with the soundscape in the Orangery, composed using biosonified recordings from three specimen plants featured in the room. Utilising biosonification, sound artist Internal Garden translates the plants’ internal electrical signals into rhythms, applying notes to create a layered composition gently interwoven with Solfeggio Frequencies in a 40-minute loop

Together, these elements create a calming space for reflection—supporting visitors in processing eco-anxiety and encouraging a deeper connection to the natural world.

VISIT THE PROJECT'S WEBSITE: FIELDHOSPITAL.UK

Listen to ‘Harmonies from the Microverse’ composed by Internal Garden in collaboration with a Monstera, a Ctenanthe and a Begonia:

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Justin Wiggan of Internal Garden joined The Edible Bus Stop and Not here to be Liked for a live performance with our star plants for the launch of the project in early May ‘25.

"It’s been great working with Mak at the EBS on the concept for the Orangery's soundscape. I had some very chilled collaborators — a Monstera, a Ctenanthe and a Begonia — whose only demands were a bit of light and the occasional splash of water. Easiest rider I’ve ever dealt with. I’m genuinely delighted with how it’s turned out, and I hope it brings calm and joy to anyone who hears it." Justin Wiggan, composer “Harmonies from the Microverse” - Internal Garden

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS

SUPPORTED BY: The National Trust - read more about the Orangery and learn about Dunham Massey HERE!

DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION with 'Not Here to be Liked' - a design and strategy studio for change in a world in crisis

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

BIOSONIC SOUND DESIGN - 'Internal Garden' a sound art and research programme exploring plant consciousness 

with additional support from:

HORTICULTURAL ART DIRECTION - Oxalis Studio

TABLE & STOOLS - Spoonish Art