Welcome to The Garden Retreat Like so many of us who approach the second half of our lives, I became restless in the corporate world a few years ago. I have always loved restoring old houses and creating beautiful gardens. The question became "How can I live the life I want to live...doing the things I love to do...and, make a living?" The answer emerged, enthusiastically, "Open a Bed and Breakfast!" So...in 2003, I attended an Aspiring Innkeepers weekend seminar; in 2004, I searched for B&B properties in the south and southeast; and in 2005 I bought this little 19-acre farm to finally realize my dream. Here I am...back in my home county near the high school from which I graduated...with a country inn. Who would have imagined...! Peace to you. |
The renovations on the 100-year-old farm house started in November 2005 and were completed, for the most part, in July 2006. My goal was to make it into a comfortable yet elegant home for me and home-away-from-home for my guests. Also in these years I have I have been putting my signature on the already-established gardens. Most of the gardens have been modified with fewer plants and more comfortable walking paths. As with any large property, it is all a work in progress.