Bonsai Club, so that you can socialise, work on your trees in excellent company and surroundings, travel, attend master classes with different masters and obtain important exclusive advantages for members.
Permanent exhibition. Stroll, observe and enjoy 1600m2 of bonsai garden where you can relax, motivate yourself and learn through observation.
Bonsai. Almost everything you see in the garden is available: Bonsai, pots, lanterns, accent plants, even the compost we use! You could call it a boutique garden. Plus, it’s all available on-line.
Pots and advice. Bring your bonsai and enjoy with us selecting the ideal pot for it. We are experts, we help you and we love doing it.
Training. Four different formats, so you can choose the one that best suits you. The atmosphere is always relaxed and fun to make it easier for you to reach the level you want in a short time. You’ll be hooked!
Entertainment and free training, from our Youtube channel. Videos full of professional information, clear explanations, entertaining and for everyone, from beginner to professional level.
Events. Follow our social networks to keep up to date as we hold several events a year, such as our legendary Kontainerfest® where we have a great time. Bonsai is like life, it’s made to be enjoyed.
Space for rent. Our garden is definitely a unique space. We rent it to you for your kick off of the season, team building, filming and whatever your marketing team is planning. We have experience and success is guaranteed. Contact us.
I’m David Benavente, and I was born in Madrid. I started working with bonsai in the early 1990s, although my love for plants began when I was very young. Back then, I discovered the art of bonsai and decided to dedicate my life to it.
At first, I was self-taught, learning mainly through the magazine Bonsai Actual. Soon after, I started to take part in local exhibitions and competitions, and little by little, my work began to gain attention. Over time, I received recognition from other bonsai enthusiasts, and by the age of 22, I was already working full-time as a professional under the guidance of Luis Vallejo, one of Spain’s leading bonsai masters.
I’m David Benavente, and I was born in Madrid. I started working with bonsai in the early 1990s, although my love for plants began when I was very young. At that time, I discovered the art of bonsai and decided to dedicate my life to it.
At first, I was self-taught, learning mainly through the magazine Bonsai Actual. Soon, I started to take part in local exhibitions and competitions, and little by little, my work began to gain attention. Over time, I received recognition from other bonsai enthusiasts, and by the age of 22, I was already working full-time as a professional under the guidance of Luis Vallejo, one of Spain’s leading bonsai masters.
Since then, I’ve participated in some of the most important bonsai exhibitions and events in the world — both as an exhibitor and as a juror. In addition, I’ve taught courses and workshops on four continents, sharing my knowledge and techniques with other bonsai lovers.
Moreover, my teaching work doesn’t stop there. I’ve collaborated with international magazines and explored new digital formats as well. For example, my YouTube channel is considered one of the most educational bonsai channels in Spain — something confirmed by the number of followers and hours of viewing.
My style is defined by creativity, innovation, and attention to detail, especially in my work with yamadori. Throughout my career, I’ve created some of the most admired bonsai in the world, receiving numerous international awards. My trees are known for their unique personality, shaped by a deep respect for nature and a constant search for balance.
Furthermore, I am always looking ahead, continuing to explore new technical and aesthetic paths. In other words, my goal is to keep learning, keep improving, and never stop evolving.
If I had to describe myself in five words, they would be: vision, passion, transformation, teaching, and bonsai.
11 years as Curator of the Bonsai Museum in Alcobendas.
10 years as Curator of the collection donated by Felipe González to the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid.
28 years professionally dedicated to bonsai.
17 years running DB Bonsai Studio.
6+ years as Director of Bonsai Actual, the No. 1 bonsai magazine in Spanish.
15+ countries with articles published in print media, including Japan, the USA, and Europe.
+ 30 international awards to my work.
+ 15 countries. Delivered workshops and demonstrations in more than 15 countries and 3 continents.
+ 1000 students have passed through my school.
+ More than 3000 bonsais designed.
+ More than 15 countries. My work is in collections in 15 countries.
+ 13 years of professional activity in Japan. Partners, training, creation of works, import/export, collaboration with KINBON magazine, television.
My curriculum is extensive, but I’d better not bore you with more information. My bonsais are the ones who speak about my career in a more efficient way.
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