Escape to Avonlea Gardens & Inn
In the charming town of Chardon, Ohio, you’ll find a little bit of paradise—a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Avonlea Gardens & Inn offers the perfect respite for nature lovers. Our nursery focuses on native plants that support our native wildlife. Our Inn is a century home with a unique vintage charm. Our barn, built in 1901, houses The Shop in the Barn, which is full of garden accessories and garden art. At Avonlea Gardens & Inn, we invite you to relax, unwind, and commune with nature.
Avonlea Gardens Nursery
Explore our native plant nursery and The Shop in the Barn
If you’re looking to create a backyard wildlife habitat or simply love beautiful blooms that attract pollinators, you’ll adore strolling through our large selection of pesticide-free native plants. From many varieties of monarch-loving milkweed to perennials that attract your favorite songbirds, you’ll also find an incredible assortment of trees, shrubs, vines, and annuals to create a gorgeous garden that supports native pollinators and beneficial insects.
Or maybe you’re hoping to turn environmentally-challenging rainwater runoff into a beneficial, beautiful rain garden. We offer a gorgeous selection of plants recommended by the NEO Master Rain Garden Program, perfect to filter out pollutants.
And, to add charming personality to your garden, wander through The Shop in the Barn to discover unique bird baths, planters, garden art, and décor to complement your garden space.
Welcome to Avonlea Inn Serenity Awaits
At Avonlea Inn, you’ll find the perfect place to relax, regroup, and refresh surrounded by nature. Our century-old inn offers timeless charm paired with modern amenities, perfect for history buffs who enjoy elegant comfort.
Check out our Helpful Lists below! See more under the Helpful Lists tab.
We have lists of bee and butterfly favorites, deer resistant plants, Ohio native plants, and friendly native plant landscapers.
Plants for Sale
List of Ohio Natives in Avonlea Inventory The native plants of Avonlea Gardens have been categorized using the terms “native” and “native variety.” What is a native? Native is synonymous
ATTRACTive Plants
Are you wondering which of our beautiful plants attract that special visitor that you wish to entice to your garden?
Avonlea Inventory Plant Comparison Charts
We have many different plants to choose from – and it can be confusing – we know!