THE COUNTRY GARDEN SUCCESS
Just another human being
SONJA FRICK
To feel grounded and connected – this is what the earth offers us, helping us to rest more deeply within ourselves.
Back to my roots by Lake Constance
After thirty years abroad, amidst the vibrant diversity of London and a career that took me from one design agency to the next, I finally returned – back to the quiet of my homeland, to the gentle hills of Lake Constance. The departure from the hectic world of fashion and brands was not quiet, but stormy. A burnout that opened the doors to a new, yet unexplored world.
The call of nature, that quiet yet unstoppable sound, became my melody. It was the beginning of a journey back to the roots of the earth, to a wisdom that stretched far beyond the familiar. And as the roots of the plants reached deep into the soil, I too found my way back to myself – slowly, gently, but inevitably.
My Garden of Eden
On a quiet walk, I stumbled upon a neglected, fallow meadow – 3,000 square meters, turned away from the world, with a breathtaking view of the lake, standing as a silent companion in the background. It was a moment as if nature had entrusted me with its secret. Two weeks later, while I was still dreaming of this discovery, the landowner granted me the right to use the land – a gift that invited me to reshape this little oasis with my own hands.
Inspired by the principles of permaculture, I began, in the autumn of 2014, to gently and naturally transform this piece of meadow. I worked with the earth, not against it, and created a space that spoke to me in its simplicity and peace.
With kind regards from the garden
Sonja Frick
