Whidbey Island has many hidden, enchanting gems and I’m so excited that I get to participate in an event hosted by one of the aforementioned gems: Cultus Bay Gardens formerly Cultus Bay Nursery, owned by artist/gardener Mary Fisher.

Her home and property are inspired by English gardens, and she started the nursery while raising her children, a couple decades ago. Now it is just (just! ha! Nothing “just” about this place) a garden, event, and venue for creative classes. Two times a year she hosts a seasonal market showcasing a well curated group of artisans, making it one of my top art/crafts sales here on the Island.

If you love arts and crafts, shopping, gardens, and a beautiful drive you should save the date for the Winter Market. The Gardens are located at the very tail of the island, and a long a magical twisty road through the woods until you come to a clearing ablaze with autumnal foliage.

And hey. I’ll be there with my wares. xoxoxo

Deets:
November 28, 29, 30 from 10 am – 4 pm
December 6, 7 from 10 am – 4 pm

7568 Cultus Bay Rd, Clinton, WA 98236
(There will be plenty of parking in the field adjacent to the market.)

Event Details (from the Cultus Bay Gardens Website)

Save the date for our Winter Holiday Arts & Crafts Market where you’ll find a wide variety of ceramics, blacksmithing, naturally dyed textiles, jewelry, clothing, unique tee shirts, wet felted wool work, wool yarn and roving, pine needle baskets, hand painted tiles, baked goods and so much more displayed throughout charming and rustic nursery buildings among the grounds of Cultus Bay Gardens. You’ll also find a wide variety of handcrafted body care products including salves, shampoo, lip balm, and perfumes. All of these incredible delights are handcrafted by local makers. There has never been a better time to support our local community of artists and craftspeople.

This year, Japonica will be serving rolls and poke bowls from 10 am – 2 pm on the 2nd weekend of the market (Dec 6 & 7). You’ll also be able to enjoy some of our homemade, hot spiced cider made from organic apples grown in our orchard.

Hope to see you during the market!

Winding through the woods to the Gardens….