Why We Hosts
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
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.
Co-Founder | Creative Director & Executive Producer
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.
Jeremy Lynch
Jeremy brings a thoughtful approach and technical expertise to the audio side of Garden of Peace Sessions. He ensures each performance is captured with clarity and care, supporting both the live experience and the recordings that live beyond the garden.
Sound Engineer