“As a landscape designer, it is my mission to connect people to nature and that is why I founded Studio Lily Kwong. There is a natural synergy between my work and JW Marriott’s focus on holistic well-being. It’s truly extraordinary that JW Marriott properties around the world will have a JW Garden to grow herbs, vegetables, and ingredients for their culinary programs. These gardens draw on local wisdom of horticulturalists, gardeners, chefs, and the JW Marriott team.”

Inspired by the flourishing tropical landscape and ecological diversity of Singapore, the highlight of the garden is a set of trellises to support climbing plants and edible vines with seating to invite moments of mindfulness.

This biodiverse garden features California-native plants and edible herbs like the signature sage plant. With hidden seating, peaceful walking paths, and an olive grove, guests are invited to pause, rest, and reflect.

Inspired by the hotel’s Art Deco roots and the design of neighboring Central Park, the first JW Marriott indoor edible garden takes shape as an art installation that features herbs such as chives, tarragon, and oregano. The millinery cabinet draws from the hotel’s façade and interiors and incorporates the ancient Japanese architectural technique, Shou Sugi Ban.

With its inviting seating and calming vignettes, this sumptuous garden was artfully designed to create joyful memories for guests. Herbs, such as the signature rosemary, were chosen for their aromatic power, potent symbolism, and healing properties.

“I am designing and planting the JW Garden to be a discovery moment, a place
for respite and deeper connection. I hope these gardens offer inspiration, a
chance to listen to the land, her rhythms, and ultimately to ourselves.“

Lily Kwong, Landscape Designer