The Oregon Garden

Garden University: Sound Baths in the Greenhouse
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Little Lotus Ripples is coming to the Garden to guide you through an hour long Sound Bath while being immerse in a unique experience within our Tropical Greenhouse! The Tropical Greenhouse is temperature controlled and stays 72 degrees year round making it an ideal area to be protected from weather, surrounded by unique plants, and be entranced by a beautiful Sound Bath.
No Materials are required, just bring yourself.
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Members: $40 | General: $45
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Garden University: Tropical Greenhouse Yoga
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Submerge yourself in the beauty of our tropical greenhouse for a unique yoga experience! Join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, strengthening exploration in the Oregon Garden, while staying dry and warm in our greenhouse. Tsipora Berman will; guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary yoga experience connecting Eco-Psychology, Physics, Neuroscience, Biology, Ecology, and the Arts, using a variety of mind/body practices. Learn how you can use curbs, trees, stairs, chairs and benches for yoga.
No materials required, just bring yourself!
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The purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission, feel free to wander and enjoy the Garden after yoga, or bring a lunch to enjoy!
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Tsipora Claudia Berman, M.Ed. ERYT, RSMET is a 50-year master Holistic Educator, E-RYT (15,000+ teaching hours) and Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (ISMEATA) as well as a science educator for pre-service and in-service teachers, holding a B.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan, a M.Ed. Holistic Education from Antioch New England University and certificates in Kripalu Yoga and Yoga Dance, Reiki, Breema, Positional Release Therapy, Somatic Movement Education and Somatic Movement Therapy, and Shamanic Healing. Her movement training also includes Body-Mind Centering, Improvisational Dance, Contact Improv, Authentic Movement, Developmental Movement, Evolutionary Movement, 5 Rhythms, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Bioenergetics, Hakomi Methods of Expressive Therapy, Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, Insight Mediation and a wide variety of healing arts and fine arts. Her continued 50-year Interdisciplinary study of Science and Consciousness is integrated into her courses. Learn more about Tsipora on her website, www.tsiporaswings.com
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Members: $15 | General: $20
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Purchase of a ticket includes admission into the Garden!

Garden University: Garden Decal Dishes Workshop
2026-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Come to this workshop where ceramic artist, Heather Skinner, will teach you how to apply underglaze decals to pre-fired ceramic dishes. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own creative flair. You will get to create three 6” dishes. *All materials will be provided*
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General: $95 | Member: $85
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Limited seats available!

Garden University: March Wet Felting Scarves Workshop
2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
As requested, Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to 10 in. wide x 6 ft long that will keep you warm and stylish during the transition between Winter to Spring!
Materials and tools will be provided, no experience is necessary!
*The materials being used to create the scarf is a soft, cozy, merino wool (18-21 microns).
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Member: $115 | General: $125
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The purchase of a ticket includes Garden Admission*
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Learn more about Michele, her art, and the other workshops and events she offers at micheleballantynedesigns.com

Garden University: Garden Stake Workshop
2026-03-15 11:00 - 2026-03-22 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you how to build five different types of garden stake toppers using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own creative flair. You will get to create 2-3 garden stake toppers, depending on the size. (Please note that we will just be making ceramic toppers. You will need to provide your own rod, rebar, dowel, etc. to mount them on.) *All ceramic materials will be provided*
The class will be split into two sessions:

Clay Building (March 15, 11am-1pm)
Glazing (March 22, 11am-1pm)

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Members: $125 | General: $135
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The purchase of a ticket includes admission into The Garden.

Garden University: Wild Garden Heart Watercolor Workshop
2026-03-21 11:00 - 13:30 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Come to the Oregon Garden for a beginner friendly watercolor workshop and create a wild garden heart exploding with colorful blossoms. ALL SUPPLIES are included in your registration as well as entry to the Garden.
Artist Pamela Sue Johnson will guide you step by step in making a unique and expressive artwork. No drawing or painting experience needed. This workshop is suitable for beginners as well as seasoned art makers. Pamela will show you the techniques of her stylized approach to watercolor painting and how you can make your own wild garden heart artwork. Participants will be provided professional grade paints and all supplies needed to make a vibrant painting on 9×12 Cold press watercolor paper.
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Members: $45 | General: $50
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Limited spots available!
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Learn more about Pamela, and her engaging teaching style, at www.pamelasuejohnson.com

Garden University: Native Bee Workshops
2026-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Decorate a native bee house and start your own mason bee colony!
As requested, Heather Andrews is returning back to The Oregon Garden to help you along your bee journey! Join us for a fun-filled family friendly workshop on Saturday March 28th from 11am-1pm at the Oregon Gardens where we’ll learn all about native bees. These insects play essential roles in maintaining a balanced ecosystem, and are important for pollinating all kinds of plants. But did you know that we have over 4,000 native bees right here in North America, and that many species nest in the ground or plant stems?
We’ll start out the class with a lesson on the different types of native bees here in the Willamette Valley, and the various kinds of habitat they need. Then we will decorate mason bee houses. Students will also receive several mason bee cocoons to start their own colony, seed packets to plant native flowers in their yard, plenty of information on native bees, and a poster with the different native bees found right here in Oregon.
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Members: $35 | General: $45
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Limited spaces available**
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About the instructor: Heather Andrews is a research entomologist at Oregon State University. She works at a university extension office in Aurora where she studies growing practices in orchard crops that minimize their negative impact on the environment while maximizing yield. In her free time she makes jewelry, draws and also plays the harp.

Garden University: March Wet Felting Art
2026-03-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Michele Ballantyne is coming back to teach you wet felting techniques and guide you through creating your very own work of felt art! Wet felting can be done by anyone and is a fun, creative, interactive way to recreate the world around you in an abstract way. The design can be up to 320 square inches, whether that be in a square, rectangle, or multiple smaller designs. Makes a great gift, or activity! Michele will supply all the wool for felting in a large of assortment of colors, as well as silk gauze, other decorative fibers, and yarns that can be added then, or later on! Come create a beautiful felt wall art for your home!
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Members: $115 | General: $125
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*The purchase of a ticket includes Garden Admission
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To learn more about Michele’s products, sign up for her newsletters, and explore her other events and workshops, go to www.micheleballantynedesigns.com

Tropical Greenhouse Yoga
2026-04-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-25 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-05-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Submerge yourself in the beauty of our tropical greenhouse for a unique yoga experience! Join Tsipora Berman in a breathing, walking, stretching, and strengthening exploration in the Oregon Garden, while staying dry and warm in our greenhouse. Tsipora Berman will guide you through a multi-sensory, transformative, interdisciplinary yoga experience that connects Eco-Psychology, Physics, Neuroscience, Biology, Ecology, and the Arts, using a variety of mind/body practices. Learn how you can use curbs, trees, stairs, chairs and benches for yoga.
No materials required, just bring yourself!
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Click HERE to Purchase
General: $20 | Member: $15
The purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission; feel free to wander and enjoy the Garden after yoga, or bring a lunch to enjoy!
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Tsipora Claudia Berman, M.Ed. ERYT, RSMET is a 50-year master Holistic Educator, E-RYT (15,000+ teaching hours) and Registered Somatic Movement Educator and Therapist (ISMEATA) as well as a science educator for pre-service and in-service teachers, holding a B.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan, a M.Ed. Holistic Education from Antioch New England University and certificates in Kripalu Yoga and Yoga Dance, Reiki, Breema, Positional Release Therapy, Somatic Movement Education and Somatic Movement Therapy, and Shamanic Healing. Her movement training also includes Body-Mind Centering, Improvisational Dance, Contact Improv, Authentic Movement, Developmental Movement, Evolutionary Movement, 5 Rhythms, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Bioenergetics, Hakomi Methods of Expressive Therapy, Restorative, Vinyasa Flow, Insight Mediation and a wide variety of healing arts and fine arts. Her continued 50-year Interdisciplinary study of Science and Consciousness is integrated into her courses.
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Learn more about Tsipora on her website, www.tsiporaswings.com

Garden University: Spring Haiku and Nature
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Natalie DaSilva, a Certified Oregon Naturalist with a lifelong interest in haiku, is coming to The Oregon Garden to guide you through constructing a haiku using nature as your inspiration – no experience needed, beginners are welcome!
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The Oregon Garden during the Spring is an ideal place to explore the connection between traditional Japanese Haiku poetry and the wonders of nature! In this workshop, participants will learn about the centuries-old tradition to connect with nature through a short and simple form of poetry, while being immersed into the blooming spring season. Natalie will be sharing her own haiku poems and nature photos as apart of this workshop, and will also guide participants through trying their own hand writing haiku.
Pens & paper will be provided.
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Members: $25 | General: $35
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The purchase of a ticket includes Garden admission! Before or after the workshop, enjoy a walk around the Garden and take your inspiration from nature.

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The Oregon Garden’s Garden University program offers ongoing education opportunities on topics in alignment with the Garden’s mission, such as pruning, beekeeping, cooking, floristry and more. Oregon Garden members receive free, or discounted, admission to Garden University. Visit www.oregongarden.org/garden-university for upcoming Garden University opportunities.

Garden University: Mixed Media Floral Collage
2026-04-04 11:00 - 15:00
Immerse yourself in the blooming season of Spring! Join artist Michele Ballantyne to freely create and explore a variety of textures. You will be creating a multi media textured 16″ x 20″ collage using a mixture of paper, materials, acrylics, and stretched canvas! All materials will be provided. No experience needed!
“To lie in a wildflower meadow is to know heaven on earth. Bees gently moving from flower to flower, birdsong in the distance, and sweet smelling earth beneath. The fragrance of all wafting up into a warm summer ski, nourish body & soul as nothing else can.”
~Michele Ballantyne

Learn more about Michele at www.micheleballantynedesigns.com
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Members: $115 | General: $125
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets
*Purchase of a ticket includes admission to the Garden*
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Learn more about upcoming Oregon Garden events & workshops at https://oregongarden.org/garden-university/

Garden University: Bird Totem Workshop
2026-04-12 11:00 - 2026-04-19 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you how to build a bird garden totem using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for people that have some experience with ceramic clay. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own creative flair. You will get to create one bird garden totem which will include: bird topper, round tube/hexagon tubes, disc shapes, ball shapes. (A metal rod will be included as a support for this totem pieces.) *All materials will be provided*
The class will be split into two sessions:

Clay Building (April 12, 11am-1pm)
Glazing (April 19, 11am-1pm)

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General: $135 | Member: $125
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Garden University: Flower Bloom Cake Class
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Join Sweetly Baked to celebrate Earth Day at The Oregon Garden with our Flower Bloom Cake Class!

Learn how to stack, fill, frost, and decorate a 6″ 2 layer cake. Receive step by step instructions with an industry professional and learn tips and tricks for the whole process along the way, including how to replicate and recreate from your own home!

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Registration fee: $65
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To learn more about Sweetly Baked, and the services they offer, visit: www.sweetlybaked.net

Earth Day 2026
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Earth Day at The Oregon Garden is a free day of celebrating our planet! Guests of all ages are invited to grow their environmental stewardship by visiting with environmentally-conscious exhibitors, engaging in educational activities and exploring the Garden!
Stay tuned for more information about our 2026 event!

Garden University: April Wet Felting Scarves
2026-04-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
As requested, Michele Ballantyne is returning to The Oregon Garden to guide you through a wet felting scarf making workshop! You will get to create one multi-colored scarf up to 10 in. wide x 6 ft long that will keep you warm and stylish this Spring!
Materials and tools will be provided, no experience is necessary!
*The materials being used to create the scarf is a soft, cozy, merino wool (18-21 microns).
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Members: $115 | General: $125
Click HERE to Purchase Tickets
Limited seats available!
The purchase of a ticket includes Garden Admission*
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Learn more about Michele, her art, and the other workshops and events she offers at micheleballantynedesigns.com

Right Tools, Right Place: Combating Invasives & Restoring Oak Habitat
2026-04-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Oregon’s oak habitats are vulnerable. Over time, invasive plants have spread, native oak stands have declined and changing conditions have made it harder for oak trees to thrive across the Willamette Valley and beyond.
This one-day training is designed for landowners who want practical, real-world strategies for restoring Oregon white oak habitat and improving overall forest health. We’ll focus on choosing the right tool for the right place, whether that includes thinning, mastication, prescribed fire, or other management approaches.
Participants will see a live brush clearing demonstration and take part in a field tour to better understand how mechanical treatments can support oak restoration and long-term habitat management. Your ticket includes refreshments and a sack lunch.
Target Audience

Forest landowners
Conservation / watershed partners
Forestry professionals

Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will:

Understand the historical role of oak ecosystems in Oregon
Identify common invasive species impacting oak habitat
Recognize the connection between invasive vegetation, forest health and wildfire risk
Evaluate when mechanical treatment, prescribed fire or other tools are appropriate
Learn from the real-world oak restoration project at The Oregon Garden
Hear directly from a landowner implementing oak restoration practices
Identify available technical assistance and cost-share programs

Schedule

8:30am: Check-in
8:45am: Welcome
9:00am: Logistics & Overview
9:15am: History of Oak in Oregon
9:45am: Common Oak Invasives
10:15am: Invasives, Forest Health & Wildfire Risk
10:45am: Break
10:55am: Oak Restoration: Fire as a Tool & Other Management Options
11:30am: Oregon Garden Oak Restoration Project
12:15pm: Lunch Break
12:45pm: Brush Removal Demonstration & Field Tour
2:00pm: Landowner Testimony
2:30pm: Resources & Cost Shares
3:30pm: Conclude

Garden University: Natural Dyes Workshop
2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Our world is full of all kinds of natural materials that can used as dyes, including some insects! Learn about several of these materials that can be found in the forest and at the store, and also how to prepare them to make your very own fabric dyes!
After our lesson we will get to dye bandanas with a vibrant magenta dye made from cochineal scale, which has a very fascinating and ancient history behind its use.
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Members: $35 | General: $45
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About the instructor: Heather Andrews is a research entomologist at Oregon State University. She works at a university extension office in Aurora where she studies growing practices in orchard crops that minimize their negative impact on the environment while maximizing yield. In her free time she makes jewelry, draws and also plays the harp.

Garden University: Ceramic Mushroom Workshop
2026-04-26 11:00 - 2026-05-03 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Come to this workshop where ceramic artist Heather Skinner will teach you to build ceramic mushrooms using a hand-building technique. This is a great class for beginners and beyond. You will be guided each step of the way based on your skill level, and encouraged to add your own creative flair. You will get to create eight or more mushrooms, depending on the size. *All materials will be provided*
The class will be split into two sessions:

Clay Building Mushrooms (April 26th, 11am-1pm)
Glazing (May 3rd, 11am-1pm)

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General: $95 | Member: $85
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Purchase of a ticket includes admission into the Garden

Sunset Sundays
2026-04-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Sunset Sundays at The Oregon Garden
Experience the magic of golden hour in the Garden.
Join us for Sunset Sundays, an exclusive after-hours series at The Oregon Garden featuring live music, local flavors, and breathtaking views. Across four select evenings in 2026, just 50 guests per night will enjoy an intimate and unforgettable experience surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden at dusk.
Each Sunset Sunday will feature:

Live local music to set the perfect mood
Partner breweries and wineries offering complimentary tastings and beverages for purchase
Delicious bites from a featured local food vendor or curated charcuterie cart.
Private access to the Garden after hours, when the pathways glow and the blooms are bathed in sunset light

Event Dates for 2026:🌿 Sunday, April 26🌸 Sunday, May 31🌼 Sunday, July 26🍂 Sunday, August 30
Event times will vary slightly with sunset, typically between 6:30–9:30pm.
Tickets:

$20 for Oregon Garden Members
$25 for Non-Members
Each ticket includes one complimentary drink ticket. Additional beverages available for purchase.

TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
Come unwind, sip, and savor the beauty of an Oregon evening in bloom.

Digging in the Dirt
2026-05-09 09:30 - 13:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Each year, The Oregon Garden’s horticulture staff grows tens of thousands of annuals to be enjoyed by our visitors! Help us kick off the spring planting season and leave your mark on the Garden when you spend the morning planting annuals with us. Your work is rewarded with a bottomless mimosa bar, brunch buffet, live music and a bag full of goodies to take home!
Digging in the Dirt is one of our most intimate and popular events. Occurring just before Mother’s Day, it’s an excellent way to spend time with loved ones or simply enjoy the out-of-doors. This event sells out every year, so be sure to get your tickets early!

Garden University: Aesthetic Pruning for Beginners
2026-05-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Unlock the hidden beauty in your trees and shrubs with the art of aesthetic pruning. This beginner-friendly, hands-on class introduces participants to the fundamental principles of pruning for form, balance, and visual appeal. Learn how to “read” the natural structure of a plant and make thoughtful cuts that enhance its beauty rather than just control its size.
The class will include live demonstrations, where participants will observe pruning techniques in action and learn how to assess plant structure, identify key branches, and make cuts that promote graceful, healthy growth. Participants will also have the opportunity to practice their new skills under guided supervision.
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Please bring your own hand pruners and pictures of the shrubs you want to prune at home.
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Click HERE to Purchase Tickets
Members: $40 | General: $45
Limited spaces available!
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Kahlia Waters is the owner of Peace Earth Gardens. Gardening has been a lifelong passion for her, rooted in 25 years of hands-on gardening and design expertise. Kahlia loves sharing this passion through design and classes that help others feel confident and inspired in their own gardens. Whether teaching pruning techniques, guiding new vegetable gardeners, or helping people care for their fruit trees, Kahlia focuses on fostering a deep connection between people and their own piece of earth.

Art in the Garden Opening Reception 2026
2026-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Oregon Garden, 879 W. Main St., Silverton, OR, 97381, United States
Celebrate the kick-off of of our summer-long Art in the Garden event with a special evening in the Garden featuring appetizers, wine, live music and a silent art auction in our gorgeous Bosque.
All proceeds from this event directly benefit The Oregon Garden and it’s mission of providing a meaningful horticultural experience to gardeners of all skill levels and ages.

Performance by Tippy Toes Dance Studio
Live music from Heather Andrews
Silent art auction
Wine by Paradis Winery
Charcuterie by That Board Mom
