In the heart of 18th-century England, the tranquil gardens of the Painshill estate hide a dark secret. When a mysterious little old lady appears, seeking a kiss from the silent ornamental hermit, she unleashes a curse that transforms him into a garden gnome. As more hermits vanish, turning into gnomes, fear and confusion grip the estate. The owner, Charles Hamilton, must unravel the witch's spell before his legacy crumbles into myth. "The Gnomes of Painshill" is a captivating tale of magic, mystery, and the enduring allure of the simple life, set against the backdrop of England's ornamental hermit craze.