Rare Plant Research
Welcome to Rare Plant Research
We're primarily a wholesale nursery, but we do sell to the public through our website and a select number of events. Please note: We have a minimum order of $35 for online or mail orders. Due country restrictions, when ordering from outside the US, please email us first before placing an order.
Upcoming Events
*Events hosted by our winery Villa Catalana Cellars link redirect to that webpage.Lovers & Lieder in the Conservatory*
Sunday February 2nd 3pm & Sunday February 9th 3pm
Romance is in the air this winter! Ping & Woof Opera returns to Villa Catalana Cellars to perform Lovers & Lieder in the Conservatory the romantic songs of two of music history’s greatest married couples!
Open Gardens & Nursery Sale
Saturday & Sunday May 17th & May 18th 11-4pm
The ONE weekend a year we open our wholesale nursery to the public. Invite that plant-lover, tour the greenhouses, gardens and enjoy some wine. The event is FREE to attend and NO reservations needed either day.
One Day Nursery Sale
Saturday June 21st 11-4pm
A one day sale and last chance to tour the greenhouses and pick up some plants at great prices. The winery will also be open. The event is FREE to attend and NO reservations needed.
Opera Picnic*
Sunday July 27th 5:30pm
Grab your picnic basket and join us for an evening of arias performed by Ping & Woof. Reservations required.
Opera Dinner*
Sunday August 17th 5:30pm
Dinner in the gardens prepared by Field & Vine and live opera performed between courses by Ping & Woof Opera. Reservations required.
Opera Picnic*
Sunday August 24th
One last chance to grab your picnic basket and join us for an evening of arias performed by Ping & Woof. Reservations required.
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Garden Photo Gallery
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Plan Your Own Event
Rare Plant Research rents Villa Catalana Gardens in the summer for a limited number of special events such as weddings, celebration dinners and receptions. To request more information, please e-mail us at rareplant@gmail.com
