Why We Host
Garden of Peace Sessions is a curated series of intimate live music performances filmed in the Garden of Peace. Each session brings an artist and a small gathering of listeners together in a natural, intentional setting designed to honor presence, connection, and the music itself. The series is created for artists who value presence and listeners who want to experience music in a more intentional way.
The sessions are guided by a simple idea: life is like a song — just as music moves through notes and pauses, life moves through its own rhythms and seasons, each shaping the whole.
Sessions are hosted by Zach and Rebekah Blue in their home garden in Gig Harbor, Washington, where they were married and continue to bring together artists and community.
The garden is not a venue in the traditional sense, but a living space that invites connection for artists and guests alike.
Each session is filmed with care and simplicity, allowing the performance to unfold naturally while preserving the integrity of the moment. The result is an experience that can be felt both in the garden and by those watching from afar.
If you’re an artist interested in playing, or a listener curious to learn more, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Garden
The Garden of Peace is a private home garden in Gig Harbor, Washington, cultivated by Zach and Rebekah Blue as a living sanctuary rooted in stillness, connection, and care.
Tucked away among towering evergreens, the garden feels less like a backyard and more like a retreat. More than 100 Japanese maples bring shifting shades of green, gold, and crimson throughout the seasons, while rhododendrons, ferns, mosses, and native plantings create a landscape designed to slow the pace and invite presence.
Water flows through the heart of the garden, where a waterfall spills into a koi pond surrounded by stonework, maples, and seasonal plantings. Various pathways lead visitors through a series of intimate spaces shaped by years of stewardship and intention. Songbirds find shelter among the trees, and each season leaves its own distinct imprint on the garden's character.
The garden was cultivated over time as a place of refuge and renewal—a space where nature, artistry, and community can meet. Every path, planting, and gathering space has been shaped with the belief that meaningful connection begins when we slow down enough to notice the world around us and one another.
Today, the garden is home to Garden of Peace Sessions, an intimate series of music performances filmed beneath the trees in the heart of the garden. Artists and listeners gather here not simply to attend a concert, but to share in an experience rooted in presence, wonder, and authentic connection.
Whether visiting for a session, a gathering, or simply to spend time in the garden, guests are invited to experience the Garden of Peace as it was intended—a place to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.
Featured Recognition
The Garden of Peace was featured on the 2026 Gig Harbor Garden Tour and highlighted in West Sound Magazine.
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Meet Our Team
Zach Blue
Co-Founder | Creative Director & Executive Producer
Zach brings a clear vision and a creative instinct for building something meaningful. He shapes the direction of Garden of Peace Sessions, setting the tone and curating the artists and music for each gathering.
Rebekah Blue
As the Groundskeeper of the Garden of Peace, Rebekah tends both the land and the spirit of each gathering. Her care and attention shape a sacred space that feels welcoming, grounded, and intentional.
Co-Founder | Garden Director
Joshua Wiersma
Technical Director
Joshua of Autochrome Media is a skilled visual storyteller who brings both precision and artistry to his work. He captures each session with care, preserving not just the moment, but the feeling behind it.
Manny Tirado
Manny leads front-of-house audio for Garden of Peace Sessions, shaping the live sound experience for each performance. From equipment and setup to soundcheck and the show itself, he brings a thoughtful, hands-on approach to making sure every artist sounds their best in the garden.
Audio Lead
Jeremy Lynch
Jeremy brings a thoughtful approach and technical expertise to Garden of Peace Sessions, supporting the audio team and helping shape each performance through mixing and sound. His care and attention help ensure every Session sounds its best, both in the garden and in the recordings that live beyond it.
Sound Engineer
Jacob Schwarting
Jacob brings craftsmanship, creativity, and a willingness to build whatever the Sessions need. From custom lighting trusses to woodworking and other behind-the-scenes projects, his hands-on work helps turn ideas into the physical pieces that make each Session possible.
Special Projects & Gaffer
Matt Shaps
Matt brings years of professional lighting expertise to Garden of Peace Sessions. Ahead of the inaugural 2026 season, he helped refine and elevate the stage lighting design, creating a flexible setup that brings each performance to life while preserving the natural atmosphere of the garden.
Lighting Design
Matthew Jackson
Matthew helps keep the garden and venue ready for each Session, tackling everything from electrical setup and lighting support to hands-on improvements around the property. Whether he’s helping remodel the artist green room or jumping in wherever something needs to be built or figured out, Matthew helps bring everything to life.
Venue Support