Many travelers associate the region with some of the Czech Republic’s best wines (and they would be right!) but taste buds aren’t the only senses to receive a treat around the chateau grounds. The adjoining Lu & Tiree Chmelar Herb Garden is designed to delight the eyes, nose, and overall body of its visitors, perfect for a low-key break after a chateau tour or bike ride across the surrounding area.
When you set out to arrange a garden, there are numerous factors to consider. Which season will the plants bloom? How often will they need to be watered? Which areas will need more direct sunlight or a touch of shade? What color flowers will complement each other when they begin to bloom?
The Lu & Tiree Chmelar Herb Garden takes a slightly more specific approach drawing on monastery garden traditions from the 17th century. The agricultural artistry is divided into eight themed gardens lined with benches and a collection of sun beds in a cherry orchard for guests to take in the aromas and the relaxing atmosphere. The eight herb gardens include:
The Lu & Tiree Chmelar Herb Garden takes a slightly more specific approach drawing on monastery garden traditions from the 17th century. The agricultural artistry is divided into eight themed gardens lined with benches and a collection of sun beds in a cherry orchard for guests to take in the aromas and the relaxing atmosphere. The eight herb gardens include:
- Medicinal Herbs: think aloe for skin, lemon balm and lemongrass for calming effects, chamomile for the digestive system.
- Fragrances: take deep breaths around this original form of aromatherapy including lavender, sage, and thyme.
- Kitchen Herbs: test your knowledge of Czech cuisine by imagining local dishes that contain herbs like dill, celery, tarragon, or asparagus.
- Myths & Legends: browse the plants associated with the solstice and lunar signs, and the agricultural symbols associated with a variety of myths and magic.
- Butterflies and Bees: this corner provides a home to the winged creatures that keep gardens alive and thriving with herbs like oregano, alfalfa, mustard and sunflowers.
- Antique Herbs: classics like fennel and parsley have earned the respect of elders from the earliest days of medicine.
- Sources of Dye: admire the natural hues used to give items like clothing, food, and wood a more pleasing appearance.
- Patches of Love: take a stroll around a bed of aphrodisiacs to up the romance factor when traveling with a significant other.
