The Boutique Design Farm: ANNA'S BARN

The gateway to the Elz Valley in the Black Forest and the world-famous Glotter Valley is the small “Slow City” Waldkirch. In the suburb of Buchholz, ANNAS SCHEUNE is located in the middle of the old town center. A 2016 organically loft-like renovated farmhouse with several outbuildings from the 17th century. The decor with antiques, design classics and custom-made furniture completes the modern country style of the barn. Unfortunately, we are currently only allowed to accommodate guests in accordance with the 2G rule. As of 01/22/2022 Other things to note The old barn and threshing floor were lovingly renovated from scratch organically with local craftsmen and converted into a spacious, loft-like vacation home. Traditional, rural elements such as stone walls and ceiling beams meet urban style with lots of glass, light and wood. The decor with antiques, design classics and custom-made furniture complete the modern country style of the barn. The heart of the house is still the kitchen with a wood-burning stove. “Arrive and slow down” is the motto here. However, if it takes too long to fire up the stove, you can of course use modern induction plates. Particular attention is paid to the bed. Handmade wild silk and cashmere mattresses from Wittmann in Austria promise top-class sleeping luxury. A hand-felted bed back made of merino, alpaca and silk invite you to cuddle. Behind the bed is a walk-in closet. In the bathroom, a modern bathroom cabinet was built from the more than 300-year-old wedding chest of Anna's ancestors. The wooden pulley of the Tenne was transformed into a lamp. In summer, you can barbecue or eat under the old walnut tree in the romantic courtyard or enjoy the chirping of birds and crickets in a small wild garden behind the house in a deck chair. From sunrise to sunset. The history of the house For forty years, the property was in a deep slumber. Previously, a very well-known traditional costume seamstress, Anna Schätzle, lived in this house. She earned her living by making traditional costumes, as her mother and great-grandmother had done before her. In order to earn a so-called hand fee during the turn of the century, Anna Schätzle wandered many kilometers from farm to farm with a hand sewing machine packed on her head. Contemporary witnesses report that Anna was a generous, kind and strong woman. She loved cooking, baking, gardening, needlework and her 88-year-old son Rudi, who still lives in Australia. She allegedly had gold in her fingers. Two original traditional hats from Anna and many historical objects are reminiscent of this time when she lived here in the farmhouse with her family and the many animals. In her honor, the vacation home was named "Anna's Barn."