The garden is a place where guests and staff, 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 beds, and the connection to the surrounding Appenzell nature. The view of the majestic Alpstein backdrop reinforces this feeling 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 of various shapes planted with around 80 varieties of herbs—from lavender and echinacea to golden balm and lemon balm. Tobacco and hemp plants also have their place as natural protection against pests. Two raised beds, a wild bee hotel, and fragrant rose and flower beds complete the natural ambiance.
The arrangement of the plants is important to us. Some get along very well, while others do not. The raised bed is particularly fascinating: brimming with nutrients, it allows the 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 deep insights into the world of medicinal plants.
Upon request, we also organize special events—for example, a summer aperitif with a garden tour or the preparation of a herbal product under expert guidance.
