By Claire and Dolly Rosen

An artistic collaboration between mother and daughter. The series captures Dolly’s elaborate confections — artworks in their own right —  through Claire’s photographic lens, drawing upon the visual language of Dutch still life painting. Like the paintings that inspire them, the images move beyond beauty to explore appetite, inspiration, and the ways we nourish one another.

By Katherine M Yatsko

A dance performance choreographed and performed by artist in residence, Katherine M Yatsko exploring her transition into motherhood through the lens of a snail. 

Through immersive scenery and an ethereal soundscape, the audience was transported into a snail’s story; A story of discovering what it means to become home to yourself as you become home to someone else. 

By Claire Rosen

Sweeping fields beneath changing skies, and quiet, lavender still lifes in the Dutch tradition—invite a pause, a breath, a return to the simple, daily gifts of wonder that nature so freely offers. This collection is presented with a desire to offer calm respite in a challenging time. Lavender, with its ancient lineage and timeless scent, is more than just a fragrant plant.

By Thomas Little

Ink brought history to life transforming old iron fragments from the property into Iron Gall Ink with a light scenting of Lavender Essential Oil. Thomas enchanted visitors with a lecture on the history of Iron Gall Ink and co-taught an inspiring workshop on Ink Making and Book Binding with Margaux Kent of Peg & Awl. He also created illustrations of the property using the Ink with a Camera Obscura.

By Claire Rosen

This whimsical collection of photographs explores the lives of anthropomorphized creatures in their imagined homes. Reminiscent of beloved childhood tales of 'Wind in the Willows' and the enchanting illustrations of Beatrix Potter, these charming images encourage conversation around the often overlooked habitats of our smallest neighbors.

By Adelyn Duchala and Andy Hanenberg

A group show featuring Adelyn's ethereal tree portraits made other wordly with an ancient encaustic wax process. Andrew captured the historic essence of our landscape and structures using the wet plate collodion photographic process which dates back to the 1860s presented on architectural salvaged materials from our property.

By Claire Rosen

Striking raptor portraits from Claire Rosen’s series, Birds of a Feather, a work of appreciation for feathered creatures. The photographic work pairs live birds with complementary wallpaper and fabric, creating a captivating visual experience highlighting the individuality of each creature and the need for conservation.

By Sarah Bourne Rafferty

Lavender Cyanotypes ushered a calming blue into the Gallery, transforming the delicate forms of lavender into luminous botanical silhouettes.

The cyanotype is one of the oldest photographic processes. A light-sensitive solution applied to paper and exposed to sunlight with botanical specimens placed directly upon its surface, creating a unique blue photogram of the specimen.

By Claire Rosen

A collection of miniature pieces installed in the woodlands. The small scale photographic work featured flowers, fairies and insects. Fairy houses and larger than life interactive insect and mushroom installations created a transportative experience that was appreciated by all ages. Wings were worn by all attendees.

By Claire Rosen

This photographic floral series is rooted in the Dutch still life tradition, and elevates the majesty of the flower while drawing on a rich fine art tradition of symbolism and existential reflection through curated botanical scenes. Created with flowers from our locally grown farms.