2026 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival: Live Painting

Admission is paid at the entrance of each garden, with proceeds to  local non-profits and charities. Walk the grounds, enjoy the blooms, and visit me at the easel while I paint on-location (plein air) at these beautiful private gardens:

• Saturday, July 11: Howe’s Garden (1124 Old Stage, Centerville) | **Open 9am to 1pm
  Tour benefits St. John’s Episcopal Church
  Several gardens with pollinator flowers, numerous perennials and shrubs, locally created daylilies with Cape Cod names as well as many by other hybridizers, vegetables and earth box gardens. Some hydrangeas. Handfed (by owner) chipmunks! Dogs on leash welcome. Walker accessible.

• Monday, July 13: Cape Cottage (181 Chase Street, Hyannis)
  Tour benefits Hyannis Public Library
  Garden Description: Meander along winding gravel pathways through this organic perennial and annual garden bursting with life, where every turn holds a delightful surprise. The garden boasts the best plants for both sun and shade. This eclectic, colorful oasis is a whimsical blend of vibrant flowers, sculptures, and unexpected hidden vignettes for you to enjoy.  There are plenty of benches to stop and take in the view. Pollinator garden with some hydrangeas and lots of unusual plants and creative ornaments. Walker-Friendly. Open for tours: July 10 and July 13.
  Parking: Please, park along Chase, Highland, or Foster. The driveway entrance is off Foster.
  

• Thursday, July 16: From Lawn to Garden (15 Saddler Lane, W. Barnstable)
  Tour benefits Whelden Memorial Library
  Multiple gardens featuring over 650 plants with an eclectic mix of English cottage garden plants, Japanese Maples, ornamental grasses, hydrangeas, and unusual plants. By eliminating my front yard lawn and instead creating multiple gardens, I have met more neighbors and the garden has become a shared experience in the neighborhood. It has changed the way I garden. The front and back gardens are separated by paths and they all reflect my passion for plants. Pollinator garden with lots of hydrangeas, unusual plants, creative ornaments, dog friendly. Open for Tours: July 12, July 16, July 18.
  Directions: Saddler is off Old Stage Rd near the Service Road, close to Route 6 Exit 65. Parking: On-street parking available.