Because the gardens are healthy, we rarely have bad insect infestations. Berkeley Brown is in her third year with us as caretaker of the gardens. Over the years, with help from others, she has overseen the establishment of more than 50 raised beds and seen to it that the soil has been amended naturally to help create the balanced environment that it is today. Berkeley is mostly a self-taught gardener, with a few classes thrown in here and there, learning primarily through experience, information in literature, and the tried and tested practices of others willing to share. Guests at the Inn and passersby are more than welcome to tour the garden.
Many folks swing by asking questions and gathering ideas.
This past July, the Inn and grounds were featured on a tour to benefit the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, hosted by the Boone Area Garden Clubs. Many guests at the restaurant also wander through the garden after a meal. All of the herbs and vegetables make their way into meals at the Inn. Our salads are made from garden grown greens when in season and many of our specials revolve around the harvests of other vegetables. By focusing some of our efforts towards growing safe and healthful food, we hope to bring positive change into our local community of Valle Crucis, and beyond to the homes of all our guests.