Events

Fall Table Arranging & Live Custom Poetry with Tamara Apple and Shalom to You

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Celebrate the season with a creative, sensory-rich experience at Ground Goods on October 18th, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Join Floral Designer Tamara Apple of The Bluebird Studio for a hands-on fall floral centerpiece and tablescape workshop where you’ll learn to build a seasonal centerpiece and set a lush  table with  foliage, seasonal fruit   and texture-rich accents. Guided by Tamara’s expert eye for design, seasonal styling, with a focus on sustainability  this workshop will inspire you to create an inviting, layered table setting perfect for fall gatherings.

Tamara has been designing with flowers for over 25 years, starting in flower shops in San Francisco while studying fine art painting and drawing.  She eventually  started her own floral  business specializing in intimate events, homes, businesses, photo shoots, holiday decor and workshops. She has participated in the annual deYoung Museum Bouquets to Art for 6 years. She lives and works out of her floral studio in Petaluma.

Enhancing this immersive event, Lisa - the poetry artist from Shalom to You, will be on-site crafting live custom poetry inspired by participants’ experiences and creativity during the workshop. Using an antique typewriter, the artist offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to take home a personalized poem—either created in the moment or thoughtfully delivered later via snail mail—adding a meaningful, personal touch to your seasonal celebration.

All materials for the fall table arrangement and the live poetry experience are included. $185, no refunds or transfers permitted. Flowers represented in photo reflect the season but will not necessarily be the exact elements in the workshop, all depending on availability, but we will be working in the rich jewel tones of Autumn! See you there!

Details

  • Date & Time: October 18th, from 10 AM to 12 PM

  • Location: Ground Goods Nursery, Tiburon, CA

  • Cost: $185 (includes flowers, instruction, and professional guidance and you will bring home a beautiful centerpiece of your own creation )

  • Limit to 20 participants 

  • All event participants receive 10% off additional Ground purchases on the day of the event

Fall Herb Container Workshop at Ground Goods with Emily Gogol (Grow It From Home)

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Discover the joy of growing your own fresh, flavorful, and medicinal herbs in containers this fall! Join us at Ground Goods for an engaging Fall Herb Container Workshop hosted by Emily Gogol of Grow It From Home, a passionate expert in home gardening and sustainable growing practices.


Emily will guide you through planting your container using premium organic soil and expert care instructions tailored to container gardening and fall climate conditions. Learn how to nurture your plants for ongoing harvests, and gain insights into the rich tradition of herbal medicine woven into daily wellness.

In this hands-on workshop, you will plant one of three carefully curated herb containers designed to thrive in Marin County’s mild fall climate, while exploring their flavorful and therapeutic properties:

Fresh & Mild Flavor Trio
Parsley, Chervil, and Lemon Balm—these herbs not only brighten your cooking but also support digestion, reduce anxiety, and promote relaxation. Lemon Balm is renowned for calming the nervous system and easing digestive discomfort, while parsley and chervil bring vitamins and subtle digestive benefits.

Classic Mediterranean Trio
Thyme, Oregano (Greek or Italian), and Rosemary—hardy, drought-tolerant herbs rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. These herbs boost immunity, improve circulation, and have been used traditionally to support respiratory and digestive health.

Savory & Aromatic Trio
Sage, Marjoram and Dill—aromatic herbs prized for their antiseptic, digestive, and anti-inflammatory effects. Sage is known to aid memory and soothe sore throats, while dill supports digestion and Winter Savory contributes a warming touch.

  • Date & Time: Saturday, November 1 from 10AM-12PM 

  • Location: Ground Goods Nursery, Tiburon, CA

  • Cost: $35 (includes plants, container, organic soil, instruction, and herbal wellness guidance)

  • Limit to 20 participants 

  • All event participants receive 10% off additional Ground purchases on the day of the event

Enjoy fresh herb tasting and connect with fellow plant lovers while you cultivate your personal herbal oasis.

Reserve your spot today and bring home a living collection of healing, culinary, and aromatic herbs to enjoy all season long!

*If these sessions sell out & you would like to be added to a waiting list (or in case we are able to add another session) please email us!

**We do not issue refunds on workshops unless there are people on the waiting list who can take your space. In the event that we have to cancel a workshop you will be given a full refund. 

Winter Wreath Workshop 2025

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Join fabulous San Francisco floral designer Natalie Bowen for a morning (or afternoon) of wreath making in the gardens at Ground! 

You will learn the art of making a seasonal wreath using using the sumptuous color palette of nature’s beautiful fruits, berries, and greens. The workshop will begin with a demonstration highlighting the elements of structure, placement and composition needed to create a dynamic and lively design. You will then create your own work of art with one-on-one guidance and instruction from Natalie.

Each person will receive all the materials to create a beautiful winter wreath including seasonal greens and trimmings. Images shown are represent the style of wreath that will be taught. Actual workshop flowers and arrangements will vary based on seasonal availability. 

Limited to 20 participants. All event participants receive 10% off additional Ground purchases on the day of the event

*If these sessions sell out & you would like to be added to a waiting list (or in case we are able to add another session) please email us!

 

**We do not issue refunds on workshops unless there are people on the waiting list who can take your space. In the event that we have to cancel a workshop you will be given a full refund.



About the instructor:

Natalie Bowen organized her first floral arranging party at age six and comes from a family with a deep floral tradition. Her grandmother was a florist in San Francisco in the 1930s (running flower shops in the lobbies of the The Fairmont and Mark Hopkins hotels.)  Natalie brings her first-hand knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for her craft to all her classes. Exploring flowers and what they bring to our lives never felt (or looked + smelled) so good! 


If you'd like to host your own special event in our space, please check out our
Event Venue information page.

Artist Reception: Liana Steinmetz

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Please join us for a reception with local Marin artist Liana Steinmetz to mark the opening of her new show of paintings "Gifts from Mount Tamalpais" now on display at Ground.

The reception and a short Q&A with the artist at Ground. Liana will also be signing her book "Painting Mt Tam." Refreshments will be served. 

Thursday, March 20, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA




About the artist: 

Liana Steinmetz is a renowned artist from Mill Valley, whose work is showcased in galleries, homes and public spaces across the United States. Her deep connection to Mount Tamalpais is reflected in her landscape oil paintings, which celebrate the intrinsic beauty and natural dynamic designs of our open spaces.


Winter Wreath Workshop 2024

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Join fabulous San Francisco floral designer Natalie Bowen for a morning (or afternoon) of wreath making in the gardens at Ground! 

You will learn the art of making a seasonal wreath using using the sumptuous color palette of nature’s beautiful fruits, berries, and greens. The workshop will begin with a demonstration highlighting the elements of structure, placement and composition needed to create a dynamic and lively design. You will then create your own work of art with one-on-one guidance and instruction from Natalie.

Each person will receive all the materials to create a beautiful winter wreath including seasonal greens and trimmings. Images shown are represent the style of wreath that will be taught. Actual workshop flowers and arrangements will vary based on seasonal availability. 

*If these sessions sell out & you would like to be added to a waiting list (or in case we are able to add another session) please email us!

 

**We do not issue refunds on workshops unless there are people on the waiting list who can take your space. In the event that we have to cancel a workshop you will be given a full refund.



About the instructor:

Natalie Bowen organized her first floral arranging party at age six and comes from a family with a deep floral tradition. Her grandmother was a florist in San Francisco in the 1930s (running flower shops in the lobbies of the The Fairmont and Mark Hopkins hotels.)  Natalie brings her first-hand knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for her craft to all her classes. Exploring flowers and what they bring to our lives never felt (or looked + smelled) so good! 


Fall Sip & Shop with Tarot Readings

Fall Sip & Shop with Tarot Readings

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NOTE: All readings are now sold out, but the Sip & Shop festivities are still happening all evening long.  We'll be offering sparkling beverages and special shopping discounts to all attendees! Come for the party with or without a reading!

Join Julie Greene of Frontier Tarot on October 17th from 5:00 to 8:00 PM for a personalized in-depth tarot reading and intuitive guidance at Ground. She'll be offering 15-minute readings using a variety of her favorite tarot and oracle decks combined with channeled messages. A great way to "ground" yourself for the season!




Artist Reception: Kenna Norris

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Please join us for an outdoor reception with artist Kenna Norris to mark the opening of her new show of paintings now on display at Ground.

The reception and a short Q&A with the artist will be held outside in gardens at Ground. Refreshments will be served. 

Thursday, June 6, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA





About the artist: 

Kenna Norris is an artist based in Tiburon, California. Coastal and
mountain landscapes provide the perfect inspiration for her
palette knife paintings. Central to her expressive work are bold
strokes of vibrant oils layered on natural linen and other materials.

This curated collection for Ground includes many local landscapes,
seascapes, floral studies and embroidered artwork.


Artist Reception: Barbara Seidel

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Please join us for an outdoor reception with artist Barbara Seidel to mark the opening of her new show "Rebirth" now on display at Ground.

The reception and a short Q&A with the artist will be held outside in the gardens at Ground with live handpan music by Gary Muszynki. Refreshments will be served. 

Thursday, April 25, 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA


Artist's Statement: 
Barbara Seidel

A creative activist, my focus lies in the transformational value of the creative process and the ongoing interaction between inner and outer experience. Life is my practice. I am a grandmother, artist, writer and minimalist. Life is a process of perception in motion, a process of

Rebirth suggests a state of meditation, bypassing the intellect to reveal subtle patterns of thought and a transparent record of an emerging self. Life becomes more spacious when considering the fluid nature of spirit fragments. Awakening to other dimensions, a deeper awareness of wind, sky and cosmos activates realms of intuitive, telepathic experience required to execute the process.

Books are an extension of my artwork, acting as visual and verbal sketchbooks. Visual diaries continually unfold, linking psychic, electronic and physical space. Waking up in our multidimensional world, I collect data from many sources including nature, dreams, ancient wisdom and the crisis of our times. Seeking liberation, freedom from the constraints I have imposed on my unsuspecting self, I attempt to use the capacities that we all have been given to grasp what is really happening at the edge of awareness. I reach out to sparks from the source.

time severs what
I have been from
what I will become


Earth Week Festival

Earth Week Festival

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Drop by for a fun and educational event-filled week at Ground from Sunday, April 21 through April 28. We only have one Earth so come and learn about all the ways we can care for it. 

FREE ADMISSION. No need to RSVP.

Event Schedule (Check back daily for updates!)

Sunday, 4/21

  • Garden Q&A & tour with Landscape Designer & Ground co-founder, Beth LaDove (12:00 - 4:00 PM)
  • Meet the Local Pollinators & the Plants that Attract Them! workshop with Tora Rocha and Terry Smith of the Pollinator Posse (12:30 - 3:00 PM)
  • Garden Story Time for Kids with Emily Caponi of Ground (2:00 - 3:00 PM)
  • Planting Edibles in sub-irrigated containers with Greg Taylor of Ground (3:00-4:00 PM)
  • Pie Pop Up with A Pie in the Sky (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Monday, 4/22 - Earth Day!
  • Earth Friendly Gardening with Landscape Designer & Ground co-founder, Beth LaDove (12:00 - 1:00 PM)
  • Making Wildflower Seed Balls with garden author Kier Holmes (3:30 - 4:30 PM)
Tuesday, 4/23
  • How to work with a Garden Designer with Landscape Designer & Ground co-founder, Beth LaDove (12:00 - 1:00 PM)
Wednesday, 4/24
  • Earth-friendly Candles & Candle-making info & demo with Sophia Kingman, founder of Poco & Elle (12:00 - 1:00 PM)
  • Getting crafty with Caitlin.  Join Ground's Co-Founder Caitlin McVarish and explore a variety of eco-friendly products you can make or purchase at Ground (12:00 - 1:00)
Thursday, 4/25
Friday, 4/26
  • Cook Fresh from the Garden with personal chef & farm owner, Susan Gouveia (1:00 - 2:30 PM)
Saturday, 4/27
  • Gardening with Kids with Michelle Bryant, Garden Coordinator at MLK Academy (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
  • Cooking with Kids in the Garden with personal chef & farm owner, Susan Gouveia (1:00 - 2:30 PM)
  • Live acoustic guitar with Bill Hansell
Sunday, 4/28
  • Garden Q&A & tour with Landscape Designer & Ground co-founder, Beth LaDove (12:00 - 4:00 PM)
  • Benefits of Planting CA Natives with Dana Swisher of Refugia (1:00 - 2:00)
  • Environmental Stewards Internship Program with Laura McDonnell of Next Steps Liaison Project (3:00 - 4:00)

Spring Floral Design Workshop

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Join fabulous San Francisco floral designer Sharla Flock of The School of Bloom for a morning of spring floral arranging in the gardens at Ground!

Enjoy this hands-on floral workshop where you can let your soul blossom and feel encouraged and inspired by what you create. You will learn the art of making a floral centerpiece in a contemporary style using seasonal blooms and foliage. 

The workshop will begin with a demonstration highlighting the elements of structure, placement and composition needed to create a design full of movement and balance. You will then create your own work of art with one-on-one guidance and detailed instruction from Sharla. The cost includes all the materials to create an arrangement (seasonal flowers and a ceramic vessel). 

Experience how good it feels to play and create in a beautifully relaxing setting. Space is limited to allow for an intimate experience by all.

*If these sessions sell out & you would like to be added to a waiting list (or in case we are able to add another session) please email us!
**Class will be held outside (under cover) rain or shine! We do not issue refunds on workshops unless there are people on the waiting list who can take your space. In the event that we have to cancel a workshop you will be given a full refund.







About the instructor:

Sharla Flock of The School of Bloom in San Francisco is deeply passionate about flowers and has 20+ years of experience in the floral industry. She brings her first-hand knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for her craft to all her classes. Exploring flowers and what they bring to our lives never felt (or looked + smelled) so good!


Artist Reception: Annie Bilder

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Please join us for an outdoor reception with artist Annie Bilder to mark the opening of her new show "Pipe Dreams" now on display at Ground.

The reception and a short Q&A with the artist will be held outside in gardens at Ground. Refreshments will be served. 

Thursday, November 30, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA


About the artist: 

Annie Bilder is a self taught artist, who discovered her artistic talent when she moved to Tiburon in her mid forties. Here she felt compelled to try to capture the beauty that surrounded her, almost as an act of gratitude for the privilege of living here.

She found working with a diverse array of materials to be a deeply satisfying, very personal form of meditation, with color, always color, driving her.  Early on she decided not to take lessons of any sort. Creating art was too personal. She was afraid to be bound by rules.   

In early 2020, while visiting an art collector friend on the East coast, she was captivated by some pipes covered with various fibers that were hanging above her friend’s sofa. She felt compelled to try out this novel art form. The results are on display in this show.


Winter Wreath Workshop 2023

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Join fabulous San Francisco floral designer Sharla Flock of The School of Bloom for a morning of wreath making in the gardens at Ground! 

You will learn the art of making a seasonal wreath using using the sumptuous color palette of nature’s beautiful fruits, berries, and greens. The workshop will begin with a demonstration highlighting the elements of structure, placement and composition needed to create a dynamic and lively design. You will then create your own work of art with one-on-one guidance and instruction from Sharla.

Each person will receive all the materials to create a beautiful winter wreath including seasonal greens and trimmings. Images shown are represent the style of wreath that will be taught. Actual workshop flowers and arrangements will vary based on seasonal availability. 

*If these sessions sell out & you would like to be added to a waiting list (or in case we are able to add another session) please email us!

 

**We do not issue refunds on workshops unless there are people on the waiting list who can take your space. In the event that we have to cancel a workshop you will be given a full refund.



About the instructor:

Sharla Flock of The School of Bloom in San Francisco is deeply passionate about flowers and has 20+ years of experience in the floral industry. She brings her first-hand knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for her craft to all her classes. Exploring flowers and what they bring to our lives never felt (or looked + smelled) so good!


Autumn Wreath Workshop 2023

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Join fabulous San Francisco floral designer Sharla Flock of The School of Bloom for a morning of wreath making in the gardens at Ground! 

You will learn the art of making a seasonal wreath using using the sumptuous color palette of nature’s beautiful fruits, berries, and greens. The workshop will begin with a demonstration highlighting the elements of structure, placement and composition needed to create a dynamic and lively design. You will then create your own work of art with one-on-one guidance and instruction from Sharla.

Each person will receive all the materials to create a beautiful fall wreath including seasonal greens and trimmings. 

*Note: Images shown are represent the style of wreath that will be taught. Actual workshop flowers and arrangements will vary based on seasonal availability. 

**We do not issue refunds on workshops unless there are people on the waiting list who can take your space. In the event that we have to cancel a workshop you will be given a full refund. If this session sells out & you would like to be added to a waiting list (or in case we are able to add a second session) please email us!

About the instructor:

Sharla Flock of The School of Bloom in San Francisco is deeply passionate about flowers and has 20+ years of experience in the floral industry. She brings her first-hand knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for her craft to all her classes. Exploring flowers and what they bring to our lives never felt (or looked + smelled) so good!


Doughnut Pop-Up

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Join us on Sunday, October 15 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM for a special doughnut pop-up with SoDo Donuts. Pastry Chef Elle Cowan will be bringing her deliciously creative sourdough doughnuts to the gardens at Ground. 

Sunday's menu:

  • Burnt Honey Cream
  • Pumpkin Custard
  • Savory Red Pepper & Chèvre
  • Kaya Jam + Coffee Glaze
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate Custard
  • Apple Fritter
  • Cinnamon Sugar

PRE-ORDER directly with SoDo Donuts to reserve your favorites!

 

Artist Reception: Jami Patterson

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Please join us for an outdoor reception with artist Jami Patterson to mark the opening of her new show "Enchanted Reverie" now on display at Ground.

The reception and a short Q&A with the artist will be held outside in gardens at Ground. Refreshments will be served. 

Thursday, September 28, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA


About the artist: 

Jami Patterson, a visionary painter from Belvedere, California transforms landscapes, still lifes and flowers into dreamy realms that bridge the gap between reality and the ethereal.

Inspired by the ever-changing moods of Marin, every canvas she tackles is an opportunity to unveil the unseen, to reveal the secrets whispered by nature's beauty.

Through her art, Jami invites us to reimagine the world we know, to see it through the lens of wonder and possibility.


Pie Pop-Up

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Join us on Sunday, April 21 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a special pie pop-up with A Pie in the Sky. They will be bringing their beyond delicious home-style pies and baked goods to the gardens at Ground. Available whole or by the slice.

Menu:

  • Apple Streusel Pie with Caramel
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Oat Crumble
  • Lime Cream Pie
  • Sunchoke, Tomato, and Zucchini Galettes
  • Orange and Pineapple Galettes
  • Banana & Chocolate Galookie (Banana, almond & nutella galette/cookie hybrid)

No need to RSVP.

To reserve your selections, PRE-ORDER from Tuesday, April 16 until noon Thursday, April 18. 

 

Popsicle Pop-Up

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Join us on Sunday, July 23rd from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for a special popsicle pop-up with Pop Nation. They will be bringing their delicious gourmet handcrafted Paletas-style popsicles to Ground. 

Sunday's Flavors:

  • Sea Salt Dark Chocolate
  • Orange Vanilla Cream
  • Triple Citrus Mango
  • Strawberry Lemonade
  • Mint Lemonade
  • Peach Lemonade
  • Matcha
  • Blueberry

We'll also be having our annual SIDEWALK SALE all weekend, so you can "Pop & Shop"!

 

Summer Sidewalk Sale!

Summer Sidewalk Sale!

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Join us for our third annual sidewalk sale all weekend long. We'll be having deep discounts on a wide assortment of home and garden goods so we can make room for all of the exciting new products we're getting for fall. Come early to get the best selection!

Hours:
Friday      10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday  10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday    11:00 AM - 5:00 PM *
Monday   10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

* Special Sunday Pop-Up:
Delicious gourmet handcrafted Paletas-style popsicles from Pop Nation will be on site from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Pop & Shop! 

 

Spring Lobster Pop-Up!

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Enjoy fresh Maine lobster in the gardens at Ground! Shark Tank sensation--Cousins Maine Lobster--will be bringing their acclaimed seafood truck to Ground for the afternoon. Their menu includes everything from the classic lobster roll to bisque and even tacos!
So get your claws ready to feast!

Color in and Out of the Garden, A Workshop

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Join artist, author and garden expert Lorene Edwards Forkner for a morning of inspiration, observation, and painting with watercolors in the gardens at Ground! No prior art experience necessary.

Color is about seduction. It is both a delightful gift and one of nature’s most sophisticated tools to capture the attention of all living creatures. In this workshop, Lorene will talk about color, it’s role in a pleasing landscape, and how her daily practice, which she posts on Instagram, has introduced an expansiveness to the way she views the world. 

Following this brief introduction, participants will create a nature-based color study using watercolors to record colors found in fragments of the natural world: a tiny blossom, a leaf, or a twig. This is not botanical illustration, but as an exercise in learning to see with fresh eyes and an opportunity to slow down, focus, and savor the season.

Each person will receive a copy of Lorene's book, Color in and Out of the Garden plus all the materials to create their own watercolor observations including:
  • Instructional handout
  • Watercolor dot card of 7 sample hues
  • Craft brush
  • 6” x 6” watercolor paper for finished color study
  • Additional test strips of watercolor paper
  • An original 4” x 4” color study painting and test swatches by Lorene

About the instructor:

Lorene Edwards Forkner is an author and speaker whose work centers on exploring the wonders of the natural world. She writes a weekly gardening column for Pacific NW Magazine in The Seattle Times and is the author of numerous gardening titles, including the recently released ‘Color In and Out of the Garden’ (Abrams, 2022). Lorene is a warm and engaging speaker who uses imagery and language to tell garden/life stories that inspire and inform audiences. Find her online at ahandmadegarden.com.


Sip & Shop Valentine's Edition

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Join us for a pre-Valentine's fun and festive shopping experience on Friday afternoon February 10. We'll be serving complimentary sparkling beverages 🥂 from 2:00 til 5:00 PM.

The perfect chance to sip, shop and socialize while picking up your last minute flowers and other gifts!

We'll also have a special pop-up shop with Zine Lavender Farm who will be selling their unique local lavender sachets handmade of vintage fabrics! And giving fresh  gardenia necklaces for the first to arrive. 

No cost to attend. Just RSVP below! ❤️

Friday, February 10, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA

Winter Wreath Workshop 2022

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Join fabulous San Francisco floral designer Anna Hoffmann Farley of Loop Flowers for a morning or afternoon of wreath making in the gardens at Ground! 

You will learn the art of making a seasonal wreath using using the sumptuous color palette of nature’s beautiful fruits, berries, and greens. The workshop will begin with a demonstration highlighting the elements of structure, placement and composition needed to create a dynamic and lively design. You will then create your own work of art with one-on-one guidance and instruction from Anna.

Each person will receive all the materials to create a beautiful winter wreath including seasonal greens and trimmings. 

*Note: Images shown are represent the style of wreath that will be taught. Actual workshop flowers and arrangements will vary based on seasonal availability. Unfortunately there are no refunds on attendee cancellations. 

About the instructor: Anna Hoffmann Farley is the owner of Loop Flowers, an event based floral design studio located in the Sunset district of San Francisco.  Inspired by the seasonal abundance that surrounds us in California, Loop's work is grounded in an appreciation of the natural world and all of its lush color and incredible texture. With a focus on sourcing locally and sustainable floral practices, Loop is continually seeking out the most exciting seasonal blooms, foliage, berries and vines to create their signature whimsical, natural garden style.

Autumn Wreath Workshop

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Join fabulous San Francisco floral designer Anna Hoffmann Farley of Loop Flowers for a morning of wreath making in the gardens at Ground! 

You will learn the art of making a seasonal wreath using using the sumptuous color palette of nature’s beautiful fruits, berries, and greens. The workshop will begin with a demonstration highlighting the elements of structure, placement and composition needed to create a dynamic and lively design. You will then create your own work of art with one-on-one guidance and instruction from Anna.

Each person will receive all the materials to create a beautiful fall wreath including seasonal greens and trimmings. 

*Note: Images shown are represent the style of wreath that will be taught. Actual workshop flowers and arrangements will vary based on seasonal availability.
About the instructor: Anna Hoffmann Farley is the owner of Loop Flowers, an event based floral design studio located in the Sunset district of San Francisco.  Inspired by the seasonal abundance that surrounds us in California, Loop's work is grounded in an appreciation of the natural world and all of its lush color and incredible texture. With a focus on sourcing locally and sustainable floral practices, Loop is continually seeking out the most exciting seasonal blooms, foliage, berries and vines to create their signature whimsical, natural garden style.

If this session sells out & you would like to be added to a waiting list (or in case we are able to add a second session) please email us! 

Garden Talk: Author Event & Book Signing + Doughnut Pop-Up!

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Please join us for food, fun and an outdoor reception with Kier Holmes & Emily Murphy, the authors of two new gardens books "The Garden Refresh" and "Grow Now".

The reception and a short presentation with the authors will be held outside in gardens at Ground. We'll also have Gigi's One Bite Wonders on site with their gourmet flavored handmade doughnuts for sale--you don't want to miss this deliciousness!
There is no cost for the author talk, but you must RSVP by "purchasing" a free ticket.

Sunday, September 18, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA

To assure having a book for the authors to sign, you can pre-order your copies and we will have them ready for pick-up at the event.
PRE-ORDER: Garden Refresh
PRE-ORDER: Grow Now

About the authors:
KIER HOLMES is garden writer with bylines in Martha Stewart, Better Homes and Gardens, Gardenista, Marin Magazine and Sunset Magazine among other publications. She is also a children's garden and science educator and regularly gives talks on gardening topics. 

EMILY MURPHY is the author of two gardening books, Grow What You Love (2018), and, GROW NOW: How We Can Save Our Health, Communities, and Planet -- One Garden at a Time (2022). She is also regenerative organic gardener with a focus on nature-based climate action to support biodiversity, sequester carbon, and re-wild communities.

Artist Reception: Melina Finkelstein

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Please join us for a reception with artist Melina Finkelstein to mark the opening of her show "Paso Doble--Flowers and Wool” on display at Ground. Cinco de Mayo refreshments will be served!

Thursday, May 5, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA

Artist statement: 
This grouping of new 3'x3' wall-hangings/rugs and square paintings on wood is a celebration of the dialog within myself as a painter and a textile designer. It is a conversation, a dance between technologies, practices, themes and applications. On a personal and spiritual level the flowers are symbols of change and gratitude and to honor the emotional labor required to bring art into existence.

 


Artist Reception: Elizabeth Needham

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Please join us for a reception with artist Elizabeth Needham to mark the opening of her photography show of frozen flowers "Thirty-Two Degrees of Beauty” on display at Ground.

Thursday, March 24, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA

About the artist: 

Inspired by the work of Irving Penn, 32° Beautiful, Flowers in Freeze Frame is Needham's attempt to make interesting pictures, not take pictures of interesting things. Her belief is that taking a photograph of a flower is just too easy and that taking credit for capturing what is already beautiful is lazy. Because of their intrinsic nature, she feels flowers demand more of the photographer. 

The process of selecting, freezing and photographing a flower is extremely open to chance. There’s a playfulness and a spontaneity to the whole endeavor that Needham responds to and feels that like life, despite one’s best efforts one really has no way of knowing how things are going to turn out.


Artist Reception: Cayetana Conrad

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Please join us for a reception with artist Cayetana Conrad to mark the opening of her show of botanical and landscape paintings "The Painted Trail” on display at Ground.

Friday, January 14, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
1520 Tiburon Boulevard, Belvedere Tiburon, CA

About the artist: 
Although the subject matter of Conrad's paintings is either figures (sometimes under water) or a close up view of nature, her work creates another world, like our own, but a little more magical and vibrant. A few memento mori, like a dead leaf, a bird fossil or the way a figure breaks apart into pieces when submerged under water, remind the viewer of our ephemeral existence, which makes life resonate more profoundly.

Winter Wreath Workshop 2021

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**NEW! Second class now added!***
 

Join author and designer Baylor Chapman for a morning of wreath making in the gardens at Ground!  

You will learn the art of making a seasonal wreath using using the sumptuous color palette of nature’s beautiful fruits, berries, and greens. The workshop will begin with a demonstration highlighting the elements of structure, placement and composition needed to create a dynamic and lively design. You will then create your own work of art with one-on-one guidance and instruction from Baylor.

Each person will receive all the materials to create a beautiful holiday wreath including winter greens, berries, succulents, ribbons, and twigs. 

*Note: Images shown are represent the style of wreath that will be taught. Actual workshop flowers and arrangements will vary based on seasonal availability.

In accordance with COVID protocols, work stations will be socially distanced. Members of the same household can share work stations (to request this please add a note when you purchase.)

About the instructor:

Baylor Chapman is the author of Decorating with Plants and The Plant Recipe Book and founder of Lila B. Design, a San Francisco–based plant design studio. She has been a guest on PBS’s Growing a Greener World, and her work has appeared in Good Housekeeping and Better Homes & Gardens. When not in her studio, she’s scouring plant nurseries and leading workshops to help plant lovers of all skill levels feel confident that they can make their spaces feel like home with just a little bit of green.