In a Garden

Here is the post for the "In a Garden" artisan show I did.
Well you'll have to admit after this, that what I lack in regularity of posts, I make up for in length. I have to add, my photos could never do this wonderful atmosphere or the artist's works justice. But enjoy at any rate.



This is Kathryn McHolm, the owner of this lovely property and host of the show. She is a multimedia artist who works with, and educates about, the natural world.

Welcome one and all!

Here's Kathryn now making up some wonderful eats at her adobe oven. Mmmmm, it smells so good.


Let me lead you down the garden path to the many wonders that await.


There are of course plants for sale.

I love these garden path stones molded from large leaves with cement.



There's so much to take in as we go along. It's all so whimsical!

In this area of the garden we find Amy Quinn of "Lake Effects Arts". Aren't these old church organ pipes which she made into garden ornaments fantastic?

Right down from her is Martin Everist of "Rustic Woodworking". He creates this gorgious furniture and home accessories from fallen trees. He'll custom build things for you. He'll even use the raw wood taken from your own property. Now that's a "one-of-a-kind" piece of art!

Across to the other side we find Karen Franzen who creates fun and functional ceramics.

All throughout we can enjoy the various plant,trees,flowers, and sculptures in this enchanting garden.



Shall we stop for some refreshments? How about this lovely herbal iced tea?

Right past here is Jill Williams of "Foxglove Botanicals". We can pick up some fragrant herbal soaps. They are scrumptous!

If you'd like to take a siesta we can sit and drink our tea at one of these charming viniettes which are placed throughout the gardens.


Come and check out the shed with me.


She even has this great old player piano in here.


This is Carrie Osborne. She does all kinds of eco-friendly crafts, including these colorful ornaments.



Maia's mother is a well known local artist and Maia is following close in her footsteps.


She also makes these adorable felted animals.

Look there's my friend Veronica's tent. It's always so soft, light, and airy feeling.



How could we resist buying something from her.



And right across from her is the oh so talented Karen Elmquist. We have to pick up a few of her incredible hand blown glass beads. I think she'll be putting on a demonstration soon.



Come on in the barn. There's more artists and discoveries inside.











Here are some of Kathryn's water colors.



This is Susan MacDonalds wearable art. She uses vintage fabrics. Aren't they lovely?

And lastly we're at my tent. Take your time and brouse.











Well we made it through. Did you enjoy yourself? I'll leave you now to linger with the lovely roses.

Say goodbye to my friend Rose in the rose on your way out.

It was great of you to come by. Perhaps I'll see you again here next year.