Katie Booth and Chris Concannon Spotlight

“We appreciated the mission of the Center and were happy to think that our event would contribute to supporting that mission.” Planning a wedding can be both one of life’s most exciting adventures and one of its greatest challenges. Hope is high, and it’s easy to let expectations exceed what reality can provide. The food […]

Daniel Neal Spotlight

“Marin Art and Garden Center is a big part of my business and personal life. My visits are always memorable, and I look forward to sharing this magical place with many more people for years to come.” The complexity and intricacy of a flower is exquisite to behold, but unfortunately it only lasts for a […]

Janis Yerington Spotlight

“I enjoy the tremendous transcendence I experience there, and the thoughtful beauty of the gardens. What a setting!” People often say there are surprises around every corner of Marin Art and Garden Center. They also insist there is magic within its walls. A few people, however, like Janis Yerington, have experienced the collision of those […]

Frank Greene Spotlight

Fascinating stories about Marin Art and Garden Center are as abundant as the many wildly wonderful flowers that bloom on the property. Some tales, however, like those of Frank Greene, are exceptionally enthralling, as they span over 150 years and offer a special glimpse into the fruitful family land that has been treasured by generations […]

Linda Bolt Spotlight

“The most rewarding part of having programs at the Garden is being able to step outside of the typical daily world of our busy and sometimes anxious or isolated lives to do something unique and fun with others in such a beautiful, calm, serene and healing place.”  For Linda Bolt, Marin Art and Garden Center […]

Tracy Bays-Boothe Spotlight

“The beautiful setting, ample parking, warmth and professionalism of their staff and volunteers creates the perfect setting to celebrate creativity and gather community!” Art is everywhere, but unfortunately sometimes we can’t see it unless special people go the extra distance to find it and share it with the world. The DrawBridge organization, and its Executive […]

Linda Novy Spotlight

“You can see people feeling exuberant about being alive, living in Marin, and Marin Art and Garden Center itself. It’s like a big container holding all this community energy.” Linda Novy has experienced many of the picturesque landscapes that make up the United States. Living in Illinois, she saw the elegant contrast of great lakes […]

Lilia Chandran Spotlight

“Looking up at the Giant Sequoia is always awe-inspiring. When I have the time, I love to go up to the basketry garden. It’s one of the garden’s little hidden treasures.” In a region with unparalleled natural beauty, it is the task of local creators to capture its magnificence and return it to the world […]

Lisa Tsubouchi Spotlight

“It feels really special to be working events in the same place my grandmother used to work, maybe 70 or 80 years ago. It feels somehow meant to be.” Some people have recently learned about Marin Art and Garden Center at events like the summer concerts or Edible Garden. Others have been visiting for years […]

Claudia Campazzo Spotlight

“The garden allows me to express my love of the natural world and its endless variety. I have a deep appreciation for its rich history and enduring traditions.” Art and nature go together like the moon and stars. For millions of years, the delicate texture of a rose petal, the flight of a butterfly, or […]