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.
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 ...More Info
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
