The Zen Garden was an amazing stay in so many ways. I chose Norma and Jim’s airbnb because of the photos and description of the zen garden as well as wanting to be close to the Biltmore and downtown. I took Norma’s Ikabana class and what an amazing experience. My husband and I garden, but had never experienced Ikabana. It was such a meditative and fun experience. Norma and Jim are delightful! I felt I had made new lifetime friends. Theirs gardens are awesome and we spent a lot of time watching the various species of birds in their yard, the rabbit in the back, and Norma’s art Studio is amazing. She not only does and teaches Ikabana flower arranging, but does many forms of art, felt, quilt, etc. You can see her quilt art at the Blueridge Parkway Folk Art Stop. In addition to all this, we were 3 miles from Asheville, less than 2 miles from my home, the Blueridge Parkway. We spent a day at the Biltmore Estate, a day at the NC Arboretum and times in downtown Asheville walking, dining and enjoying the ambiance of the City. We found a jewel in the PenneyCup1 coffee shop at the bottom of the hill from Norma and Jim’s—on Beverly. The Tap Room Pub had good food, too—which is next door to the coffee shop. You couldn’t ask for a better location than Norma and Jim’s. Jim’s breakfast was awesome as was visiting with him and Norma. The day we checked out, we did the Southern Highlands Craft Guild Fair and so glad we did. It is worth a trip just to see all the artists and crafters. Don’t forget to visit the Blueridge Parkway Folk Art Visitors Center. BEST OF ALL, TAKE NORMA’s IKABNANA class whether you arrange flowers, meditate or not. It is a fabulous experience and Norma is in Angel on Earth.