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Disclaimer
GardenSpirit Guesthouse, my dream come true, has run into some sticky issues around business and lodging permits. I'm trying hard to dot all the I characters and cross all those T characters too. Stay tuned for updates, but in the meantime, you can enjoy a virtual visit, even if you can't come in person right at this moment! click here!
Garden Spirit Garden Retreat and Guesthouse, Linda's dream-come-true home is renovated, fluffed, softened, colorized and otherwise made wonderful (by an incredible group of dedicated craftsman and women). This calls for a celebration! 
What exactly is GardenSpirit?
Nestled into the verdant North Carolina Piedmont, GardenSpirit is a seven-and-a-half acre property that is Linda and Victor's personal paradise - we are so fortunate to live here! It is home to GardenSpirit Guesthouse (our private vacation rental home), the Purple Treehouse, the Labyrinth at GardenSpirit, the GardenSpirit Organic Veggie Patch and dozens of quiet meditation paths that gently wind throughout the pine forest.
GardenSpirit is not open to the general public, but we love to share it with selected friends and new acquaintances who seek a moment's respite from the "wide world."
GardenSpirit has been a women's gathering place for workshops, classes and meditation.
GardenSpirit has been a garden haven for women who need to reconnect to the earth to find themselves again.
GardenSpirit can be a refuge for writers who need peace and quiet to finish their works. GardenSpirit is Linda's coaching alcove for clients who live within driving (or walking or biking) distance.
Most of all, GardenSpirit a place of renewal, recommitment and rejuvenation for body and soul.
OK, I'm intrigued, tell me more
GardenSpirit Garden Retreat began life as a three-acre tract of land in northern Durham County that was (and is) the private home of Linda and Victor Roggli. Over the years, the Rogglis bought adjacent property, created an extensive garden, planted hundreds of perennials, flowering shrubs and trees, cut meditation paths through the woods and in 2006, completed a seven-circuit outdoor labyrinth.
In August, 2006 Linda and Victor purchased a suburban home that adjoined their five-and-a-half acres and created a private second home that is open only to invited guests. The Guesthouse added two more acres to the property.
NOTE: the physical address of GardenSpirit is not published on this website in order to maintain its relaxed atmosphere (uninvited visitors are an intrusion). For details about the location, email Linda at linda@lindaroggli.com -- she'll welcome your questions!
Our private guest house is your retreat vacation home
Back in August, 2006, the Guesthouse was a Plain Jane "five-four and a door" house (apologies to all you "Janes" out there with five windows on the top floor, four windows on the bottom floor and a door in between). By the end of December, it had become a magical cottage with amazing serenity and comfort.
Everything is "soft" at GardenSpirit -- a pure expression of Linda's deepest self. There are fluffy blankets, soft cushions and overstuffed furniture.
Some highlights:
The periwinkle sunroom overlooks the private, heavily wooded back yard. Floor to ceiling windows plus skylights flood the room with natural light. New bamboo floors are perfect for yoga, meditation, movement or dance.
A purple dining room was designed with English afternoon tea in mind. Just take a wide-brimmed hat off the wall and pull on your white gloves - lifted pinky optional but recommended!
The Magical Midnight Massage Nook is tucked into a corner of the house, accented with shimmering stars and ready to relax those tense muscles with music and massage.
Outside on the deck, there are comfy picnic chairs and additional deck space for dancing, sunbathing and howling at the moon. We love soaking in the oversized hot tub - it's a great place to listen to the mellow wind chimes.
The Twinkling Purple Treehouse is big enough for grownups and has two chairs, two ottomans and a table - perfect for a two-some conversation or solo journal writing.
The Labyrinth at Garden Spirit
Linda personally designed, supervised and was an integral partner in construction of the seven-circuit Celtic style labyrinth (yes, most of that mulch was laid by her). The GardenSpirit labyrinth is open to the public by appointment (of course, there is no cost, but call ahead so I can put the dogs in the house to ensure your tranquility).
Labyrinths are different from mazes -- they are flat, with one path in and out. No surprises, no confusion. Labyrinths offer a calm place to center your soul and often provide surprising insights. To make an appointment to walk the labyrinth, call GardenSpirit at 919-309-9300 or email Linda at labyrinth@gardenspirit.com.
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