Guest Guide

Garden of Peace Sessions are intimate outdoor live music performances held in a private garden and professionally filmed as part of an ongoing concert series. Each gathering invites a small audience to slow down, listen deeply, and experience music in the company of nature and one another.

Sessions are intentionally intimate, with approximately 50 guests in attendance. This smaller audience creates a relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels connected to both the music and the surrounding garden.

Yes. Seating is provided for all guests. Depending on the event, it may include a combination of chairs and other informal garden seating.

We've worked to make Garden of Peace Sessions as welcoming and accessible as possible. The main pathways and gathering areas are wheelchair accessible, and an accessible portable restroom will be available on site.

Because this is a natural garden, some areas include uneven terrain, steps, or narrow paths that may not be fully accessible. If you have questions about accessibility or would like to discuss specific accommodations before your visit, please reach out—we're happy to help you plan your experience.

Most performances last around an hour. Rather than an all-night concert, Garden of Peace Sessions are designed to be intimate, listening-forward experiences that leave space to arrive, settle in, and simply be present.

Your evening begins before you reach the garden. All guest parking is located off-site, where complimentary shuttle service brings you directly to the entrance. Detailed parking and shuttle instructions will be included with your ticket confirmation.

Using the designated parking area and shuttle service helps ensure everyone's safety, minimizes neighborhood traffic, and allows us to be thoughtful stewards of the community that surrounds the garden.

Garden of Peace Sessions take place outdoors in a natural garden setting. We recommend dressing comfortably for the weather and wearing footwear suitable for garden paths and uneven terrain.

To help provide a comfortable experience for all guests, performers, and wildlife, pets are not permitted during Garden of Peace Sessions. Service animals are always welcome.

Yes. Every Garden of Peace Session takes place outdoors in a private garden in Gig Harbor, Washington, surrounded by trees, seasonal blooms, and the natural rhythms of the Pacific Northwest.

Because each session is held outdoors, we recommend dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable footwear suitable for garden paths. In the event of severe weather, attendees will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

From the moment you arrive, we hope you'll feel invited to slow down. After taking the shuttle into the garden, you'll have time to explore the grounds, find a place to sit, and settle in before the performance begins.

Garden of Peace Sessions are intentionally unhurried. We encourage guests to wander the paths, connect with others, and simply enjoy being present before, during, and after the music.

Filming is an important part of Garden of Peace Sessions, helping us share each performance with those who can't be there in person. Guests may occasionally appear in wide audience or atmosphere shots.

Our focus is always on the performers and the shared experience, not on individual audience members. By attending a Garden of Peace Session, you acknowledge that photography and video recording may take place and that your likeness may be captured as part of the event.

Garden of Peace Sessions are intentional gatherings where music, nature, and community come together. They offer something different from a traditional concert experience.

Rather than large crowds and constant activity, each session is designed to encourage presence, deep listening, and meaningful connection in a peaceful garden setting.

Guests of all ages are welcome.

Garden of Peace Sessions are designed to be peaceful, listening-forward experiences, so we simply ask that all guests—young and old—help preserve the atmosphere for everyone attending.

Yes. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be available during each session. Guests are also welcome to bring their own food to enjoy before the performance.

To help care for the garden, we ask that all food, beverages, and waste remain in designated areas and are disposed of properly.

Because every Garden of Peace Session takes place outdoors, weather is always a consideration. While we hope for beautiful evenings, guest safety and the quality of the experience always come first.

If weather requires a change in plans, we'll notify all ticket holders as soon as possible with updated information and available options.

Yes. We welcome personal photos and short videos before and after the performance, and you're welcome to share your experience with others.

During the performance, we ask guests to avoid flash photography and to be mindful that excessive photography or recording can distract both the artists and those around you.

All tickets are General Admission. Seating is first come, first served, except for reserved seating designated for eligible Founding Season Pass holders. Each ticket includes complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the garden.

Advance purchase is required. Tickets are not available at the door.

No. All tickets must be purchased in advance through our website.

Because attendance is intentionally limited and all guest parking and shuttle transportation are planned in advance, tickets are not available at the door.

Yes. If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else before the event. We simply ask that you notify us in advance so we can update our guest list and ensure the ticket is associated with the correct attendee.

To help us provide a smooth check-in experience, tickets should not be resold or transferred without updating the reservation with Garden of Peace Sessions.

Because each Garden of Peace Session is intentionally limited to approximately 50 guests, sessions may sell out quickly.

If a performance reaches capacity, we encourage you to explore upcoming sessions with other featured artists.

No. Simply bring your digital ticket or confirmation email to the designated shuttle location. We'll check you in before you board, and our team will welcome you when you arrive at the garden.

We recommend arriving during the scheduled arrival window so you have time to take the shuttle, explore the garden, and settle in before the performance begins.

Shuttles will run continuously throughout the evening, but arriving early allows you to enjoy the full Garden of Peace Sessions experience from the very beginning.

All guest parking is located in a designated off-site parking area. Complimentary shuttle transportation brings guests directly to the garden entrance. Parking details and arrival instructions will be provided before the event.

Using the designated parking area and shuttle service helps ensure everyone's safety, minimizes neighborhood traffic, and allows us to be thoughtful stewards of the community that surrounds the garden.

Yes. Complimentary shuttle transportation is included with every ticket. Shuttles run continuously between the designated parking area and the garden throughout the event.

We recommend arriving during the scheduled arrival window so you have time to take the shuttle, explore the garden, and settle in before the performance begins.

Shuttles will run continuously throughout the evening, but arriving early allows you to enjoy the full Garden of Peace Sessions experience from the very beginning.

No. To help ensure everyone's safety, preserve the guest experience, and be respectful of our neighbors, all guests are asked to use the designated parking area and complimentary shuttle service.

Yes. Shuttles will continue running throughout the evening, so you're welcome to leave whenever you need to.

We welcome inquiries from artists whose work aligns with the spirit of Garden of Peace Sessions. While many performances are curated through invitations and existing relationships, we also enjoy discovering new voices.

If you're interested in performing, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out with links to your music, website, or live performances so we can learn more about your work.

Every Garden of Peace Sessions season is thoughtfully curated with the goal of creating meaningful experiences for both artists and guests. We look for artists whose music feels at home in the garden and invites presence, connection, and deep listening.

While many artists are invited directly, we always enjoy discovering new musicians whose work aligns with the spirit of the series.

Absolutely. While live music is at the heart of Garden of Peace Sessions, we believe creativity takes many forms.

We're always interested in exploring thoughtful collaborations with visual artists, poets, authors, dancers, photographers, filmmakers, and other creatives whose work complements the spirit of the garden. If you have an idea, we'd love to hear from you.