For the exclusive Sweet Lake Wellness resort in Zoetermeer, a green setting was created that seamlessly matches the experience of peace and relaxation. Located in Van Tuyllpark, the resort is one of the larger wellness complexes in the Netherlands and combines luxury amenities with a generously scaled garden.

The garden is an essential part of the overall concept. Visitors move between saunas, pools, and relaxation areas through a carefully designed landscape with natural ponds, varied planting, and a rich mix of trees. This creates an environment where indoors and outdoors flow into one another, giving guests the sense of fully stepping away from their everyday surroundings. 

Every part of the design is about experience: sheltered spots beneath tree canopies, open sightlines over water and greenery, and a seasonal character that changes throughout the year. The planting contributes to a calm, natural atmosphere and reinforces the resort’s identity as a place to slow down and unwind.

The result is a cohesive whole in which architecture, engineering, and greenery strengthen one another, and where the landscape plays an indispensable role in the visitor’s overall experience. 

Contractor for the project was Koninklijke Ginkel Groep

Landscape architect was Hans Bouwens