 On March 21, Lady Susana Walton, creator of the garden at La Mortella and widow of the composer Sir William Walton , as well as a charismatic figure in the world of gardening and music, passed away peacefully at her home. She was 83 years old.
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1926, Lady Walton devoted herself to the creation and development of the magical garden of La Mortella, where she lived with her husband in an atmosphere of love and creative energy.
The garden was opened to the public in 1992; many visitors had the unforgettable experience of encountering Lady Walton as she worked tirelessly in the garden, discussing projects with the gardeners, pulling the odd weed, stopping to admire a flower, or telling colorful stories about a particular plant or about her live with William.
Until recently, Lady Walton continued to manage every aspect of the garden and the Fondazione’s many projects, the most recent of which was the creation of the “Greek Theatre ”.
According to her wishes, her ashes will be buried in the “Nymphaeum” on the mountainside at La Mortella, near those of her husband.
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