The garden is a place where guests and staff, as well as guests and locals, can meet. The focus is on the joy of medicinal plants and the associated joy of good health. We also grow ten relaxing and ten invigorating tea plants here.
Our herb garden is also a place of strength—a place that offers peace and renewed energy and promotes mindfulness. The special atmosphere is created by the variety of scents, colors, and shapes, the harmonious design of the flower beds, and the connection to the surrounding Appenzell countryside. The view of the majestic Alpstein mountain range enhances this sense of grounding and vastness.
The garden was laid out according to Alfred Vogel’s philosophy and planned and designed by the Alfred Vogel Foundation. Surrounding a large, open space are 71 wooden beds in various shapes, planted with around 80 varieties of herbs—from lavender and echinacea to golden balm and rose balm. Tobacco and hemp plants also have their place here as natural protection against pests. Two raised beds, a wild bee hotel, and fragrant rose and flower beds round out the natural ambiance.
The arrangement of the plants is important to us. Some get along very well, while others do not. The raised garden bed is particularly fascinating: brimming with nutrients, it allows young vegetables to sprout from the soil.
The garden provides fresh herbs for seasoning and garnishing dishes, flowers and leaves for teas, ointments, and compresses, as well as nutritious vegetables and crisp salads.
The garden is open to the public and can be explored at any time.
Guided tours are available by appointment and offer in-depth insights into the world of medicinal plants.
Upon request, we also organize special events—for example, a summer aperitif with a guided garden tour or the preparation of a herbal product under expert guidance.
