Arts in the Garden Festival
Where Art Blooms in the Garden
Experience music, dance, poetry, and visual arts in a magical garden setting
While our 35 Anniversary Celebration events are free, donations are greatly appreciated!
Event schedule
- Date: October 18, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Location:
Rose Haven Heritage Garden
30592 Jedediah Smith Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592No on-site parking at the Garden. Free parking and shuttle service provided in the lot at the corner of Ynez Road and Santiago Road.
Free, but modest donation at entry is appreciated.
Pre-registration at no costDescription
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind arts experience featuring performances throughout the garden in multiple intimate locations.
- Live music across the garden
- Dance performances in multiple locations
- Poetry readings
- Artistic garden installations
- Relaxed, immersive atmosphere
Pre-register Below
Come Meet Our Artists, Musicians, Dancers and Poets!
Enjoy culture in a peaceful garden setting.
Art, Music, Poetry & Dance in the Garden
October 18 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Live Painting Artists
Daphne Gawronski
En plein air/live painting
My watercolor paintings are inspired by my travels. I focus mostly on oceans—above and below—and beach scenes. I strive to engage viewers and make them feel like part of the painting.
Facebook: DGAwroArt
Instagram: @DGawroArt
www.dgawroart.com
Sacha Hope
En plein air/live painting
My watercolor paintings are inspired by my travels. I focus mostly on oceans—above and below—and beach scenes. I strive to engage viewers and make them feel like part of the painting.
Facebook: Sacha Hope
Instagram: @sacha.hope.art
Rachelle Lima
En plein air/live painting
Local artist specializing in landscapes and still-life paintings. Her work has been featured in Southern California shows and online exhibitions. She is affiliated with Oil Painters of America, Murrieta Artists and Warner Springs Art Guild.
Instagram: @rima_57
Art Vendors
Tara Baumann
Aromatherapist
A trained and certified aromatherapist, Tara hand blends and crystal infuses all 55 of her oils for various health and wellness needs.
Facebook: gearoils
Instagram: @gear_oils
Robin Bryson
Unique, one-of-a-kind gourd art featuring carving, painting, woodburning, weaving or beading. Perfect for gifts.
Rebekah Flores
Creating art brings joy to Rebekah’s soul. She uses wood burning, acrylic paints and other materials to express her love of nature and the beauty of the world.
Facebook: RebekahsArtistry
Instagram: @rebekahsartistry
Georgina Gervais
Handmade pottery, ceramics, resin art and small multimedia paintings—a little bit of wonder in every piece.
Instagram: @georginagervais
More Art Vendors
Liisa Kyle
Liisa Kyle’s handcrafted jewelry and glass vessels have been featured in galleries and art fairs throughout Southern California. Her unique metal sculptures, collages and textile artworks have appeared in juried exhibitions across the Southwest. Every piece is truly one of a kind.
Facebook: liisakyle
Instagram: @liisakyle
Sharon Mackey
An up-and-coming professional ceramic artist.
Instagram: @sharmackey2023
Roxanne Miskam
Garden-inspired succulent art.
Denise Pulvino
Handcrafted, one-of-a-kind necklaces—no two are alike—along with original matted watercolor paintings featuring a variety of subjects, including plenty of flowers for the Rose Garden.
Anne Slagle
Whimsical Garden succulent designs with themes similar to fairy gardens.
Facebook: Anne Slagle
Steve Staudenmeir
Steve’s watercolors use deep, saturated colors that distinguish them from traditional watercolor styles. His signature style deconstructs subjects into geometric shapes using bright colors.
Facebook: Steve Staudenmeir
Instagram: @stevestaudenmeir
Kat Stocks
An award-winning wildlife artist who predominantly works in colored pencil. Kat exhibits locally and throughout California and is inspired by the natural world surrounding us every day.
Instagram: @autumngypsystudios
Etsy: Autumn Gypsy Studios
Krisi Svenneby
From the whispers of nature and dreams, Krisi shapes imagination into gemstones and metal—where wonder becomes wearable.
Facebook: ksven.art
Instagram: @ksven.art
Val Vinson
Val creates handcrafted pottery using traditional kiln-fired methods. Her functional and decorative pieces blend beauty, durability and individuality.
Facebook: Seize The Clay Pottery
Instagram: @Seize_The_Clay_Pottery
Jayleen Wong
Through Creativity and Beyond by Jayleen, she creates handmade fabric art.
Instagram: @creativityandbeyondbyjayleen
Musicians
Shanteele Rupple
Harpist
Temecula Music Teacher String Quartet
- Cindy Nunag — teacher and performer
- Abby Lee — viola
- Sophia Sanchez-Nunez — violin
- Abe Wilson — cello
- Annie Xu — violin
The Temecula Youth Symphony
Led by Shelby Huber
Visit the Youth Symphony website
Dancers
The Ballroom Dancers
Where Dance Becomes Extraordinary
The Ballroom offers Ballroom and Latin dance lessons for everyone—from beginners to advanced dancers—including Swing, Tango, Waltz, Latin, Foxtrot, Two-Step, wedding dances and more.
Featured dancers:
- Noina Bruno
- Susan Whitson
- Dennis Lyle
Folkloria
Immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms and rich cultural tapestry of Mexico with traditional Mexican Ballet Folklórico. Experience an unforgettable journey through its soul-stirring rhythms and captivating beauty, led by experienced instructor Lorena Hancock.
Learn more about Ballet Folklórico
Poets
To be announced