Sissinghurst: A Garden, A House, A Laboratory of Invention

Our Summer Encore Series continues with a fascinating look at Sissinghurst – a garden, a house, and a work of extraordinary imagination. Originally presented on April 7, 2026, Sissinghurst’s Head Gardener Troy Scott Smith and Head of Collections and Exhibitions Nicci Obholzer explore Sissinghurst Castle Garden, created by Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, and the remarkable relationship between its house, garden, and collections. Through the garden’s celebrated “garden rooms” and the lives of its creators, they offer a compelling look at Sissinghurst as a deeply personal work of art and a continuing source of inspiration. Watch the full lecture and explore more programs from the Soane Foundation at soanefoundation.org.