For my favorite people

Watercolor Florals
in a Secret Garden

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I've been quietly building something I'm so excited to share with you. A morning in nature — painting flowers, walking through redwoods, and making something beautiful together. I'd love for you to be one of the first.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 9am – 12pm Up to 6 guests Meets at the Altamont Café
The Experience

A morning I've been dreaming up for you

This is something I've wanted to share with the people I love for a long time. A slow, beautiful morning in nature — a chance to make something with your hands, breathe some fresh air, and leave with flowers and a painting you made yourself.

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Walk through the redwoods
Your morning begins with a guided stroll through a peaceful grove — the perfect way to arrive at a slower pace and open your senses before you paint.
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Pick your own flowers
Choose from a curated selection of seasonal blooms, arrange them into your own bouquet, and use it as your painting subject.
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Guided watercolor session
A trained artist leads you through watercolor techniques — accessible for all skill levels. No experience needed, just curiosity.
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Take it all home
Your finished watercolor canvas and your wrapped floral bouquet are yours to keep. A tangible memory of the morning.
The Day

Your morning, hour by hour

Every session runs from 9am to noon. Here's how the morning unfolds.

9:00
Gather at the Altamont Café
We meet at a beloved local café, get a warm drink, and ease into the morning together. This is the beginning of the experience — unhurried, warm, and social.
9:15
Redwood walk to the garden
A short guided walk through a peaceful redwood grove leads you to your private outdoor painting location — secluded, beautiful, and away from everything.
9:30
Arrival at the garden studio
Guests settle into the outdoor painting area, surrounded by trees, flowers, and birdsong. Supplies are laid out and waiting for you.
9:45
Flower selection & watercolor demo
Pick your flowers and arrange your bouquet. Your host guides you through approachable watercolor techniques — floral sketching, wet-on-wet layering, and more. All levels welcome.
10:00
Guided painting session
Ninety minutes of painting, with your host available for one-on-one coaching. All supplies are provided. This is the heart of the morning — meditative, expressive, and yours.
11:30
Sharing circle & farewells
Guests share their paintings, take photos in the garden, and wrap up their bouquets. A gentle end to a beautiful morning.
12:00
Walk back & suggested lunch
Return through the redwoods to the Altamont. Lunch in the neighborhood is highly recommended — the morning tends to leave people hungry and happy.
The Details

Everything included — on me

Cost
$126 Complimentary
My gift to you — supplies, flowers, and the whole morning included
The Date
Sat, June 20
9am – 12pm. If that doesn't work, let me know in the RSVP — I have a little flexibility.
Meet at
The Altamont
9am sharp · we'll walk to the garden together from there
Group size
Max 6
Intentionally tiny — so everyone gets attention and it actually feels special
All watercolor supplies — paints, paper, brushes, and everything you need
Seasonal flowers to arrange and paint from
Your finished watercolor canvas to take home
Your custom floral bouquet, wrapped to go
Guided instruction throughout — from first sketch to final brushstroke
Guided walk through the redwoods, both ways
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A note from me

Why I'm doing this

Community, creativity, and nature are my three great loves. I studied painting in Florence, built an artist community for years, and have spent a career making things — both with paint and pixels. Leading design at Goodreads keeps me close to creativity every day, but I've missed making art with the people I care about most.

This experience is my way of bringing those worlds together. I'd love for you to be part of the very first one.

Studied in Florence, Italy BFA, California University 25 years as a working artist Design Leader, Goodreads
RSVP

Save the date — spots are limited

Saturday, June 20th, 9am to noon. Only 6 spots, so I hope you can make it — but if that date doesn't work, let me know in the RSVP and share a few dates that would.