Eduard Petzold European Centre for Garden Art

the eduard petzold european centre for garden art (ecso) is an innovative social initiative of the sarny castle trust that combines the ideas of a museum and a heritage interpretation centre. relying on silesian cultural and natural values, it aims to play an active role in the life of the region as a place for learning and experiencing garden heritage. it is also meant to function as an inclusive, community integration circle that supports the sustainable growth and cohesiveness of the local community by enhancing the region’s tourism and economic potential. the aim of the ecso’s activity is to preserve and disseminate knowledge on the garden art of historical lands of silesia and to support greenery-orientated international cooperation. the ecso began operations in 2020, and the opening of the building is scheduled for 2025. until then, the centre is using the interiors of sarny castle to present temporary exhibitions. the ecso’s namesake is eduard petzold, the designer of sarny cast