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, will redirect to that webpage.
Forest Truffle Hunting Foray
Saturday February 22nd& Saturday March 1st
Ever wanted to learn more about truffles? Truffle hunter Sarah Colby of Truffle Connections PNW will be hosting a truffle hunt with her truffle dogs, February 22nd and March 1st. Both events will conclude at Villa Catalana Cellars. To schedule or further details please visit her eventbrite page. Only 10 reservations are available for each event!
Live Music in the Conservatory*
Sunday March 9th 3pm
An Afternoon of Broadway: Musical Theater favorites from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber! Ping & Woof Opera returns to Villa Catalana Cellars to perform in the Conservatory this March. Limited tickets available!
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 20th 5:30pm
Grab your picnic basket and join us for the first opera picnic of the season! Ping & Woof Opera will perform a two part program titled "Sogni e Vino" (Dreams & Wine) in the gardens of Villa Catalana Cellars.
Reservations required.
Live Opera Dinner*
Sunday August 17th 6pm
An exquisite Farm-To-Table dinner in the gardens prepared by Field & Vine Events and live opera performed between courses by Ping & Woof Opera. Reservations required.
Opera Picnic*
Sunday August 24th 5:30pm
One last chance to grab your picnic basket and join us for an evening concert "Così fan tutte", Mozart's comedic masterpiece about the nature of love and relationships, performed by Ping & Woof Opera. 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
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 20th 5:30pm
Grab your picnic basket and join us for the first opera picnic of the season! Ping & Woof Opera will perform a two part program titled "Sogni e Vino" (Dreams & Wine) in the gardens of Villa Catalana Cellars.
Reservations required.
Live Opera Dinner*
Sunday August 17th 6pm
An exquisite Farm-To-Table dinner in the gardens prepared by Field & Vine Events and live opera performed between courses by Ping & Woof Opera. Reservations required.
Opera Picnic*
Sunday August 24th 5:30pm
One last chance to grab your picnic basket and join us for an evening concert "Così fan tutte", Mozart's comedic masterpiece about the nature of love and relationships, performed by Ping & Woof Opera. Reservations required.
Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Garden Photo Gallery
If you'd like to receive an email notification of future news/events please sign up here.
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
