Watercolor in the Gardens

An Unhurried Creative Gathering at The Cottage at Jubilation Farms

Step into the garden. Slow your breath. Let your mind and body unwind.

Watercolor in the Gardens is a gentle, open-air creative experience hosted at The Cottage at Jubilation Farms—a quiet invitation to notice beauty, play with color, and create without pressure or performance.

Set among the gardens and outdoor spaces of the farm, this gathering is not a formal class, but a guided experience. You’ll be encouraged to observe light, leaves, petals, and shadows, and to translate what you see (and feel) onto paper using simple watercolor techniques.

Whether you’re brand new to watercolor or returning to it after years away, this is a space designed for rest, creativity, and presence—not perfection.

What to Expect

This is an experience rooted in slowness, beauty, and creative permission. You can expect:

A peaceful garden setting with thoughtfully prepared workspaces
Gentle instruction and prompts to help you begin (and keep going)
Time to paint at your own pace, with freedom to explore
A calm, welcoming atmosphere—no critique, no comparison
All basic watercolor supplies provided (or bring your own favorites)

Who This is For

No prior art experience is required—only curiosity and a willingness to slow down. This event is perfect for:

Adults and older teens longing for a creative reset
Those who love beauty, gardens, and quiet making
Beginners who feel intimidated by “art classes”
Creatives who want space to play without expectations

A Note on the Setting

Watercolor in the Gardens is part of the evolving vision for The Cottage at Jubilation Farms—a seasonal, creative gathering space centered on beauty, making, and meaningful connection to place.

As the farm enters a new chapter, The Cottage is becoming a home for workshops, small gatherings, and creative experiences that honor rhythm, restoration, and the handmade.

For the comfort and safety of our guests and animals, we are a non-smoking/vaping facility.

About Your Host

Sarah Nuss is an educator, artist, and writer with a lifelong love of learning, creativity, and work done by hand. She is the owner and creative force behind Jubilation Farms and The Cottage at Jubilation Farms.

With over 20 years of experience teaching in both traditional and non-traditional settings, she brings a calm, encouraging presence to the gatherings she hosts—creating spaces where people feel at ease to explore, learn, and create.

Sarah created The Cottage at Jubilation Farms as an invitation to step outside the pace of everyday life. Her hope is that each gathering offers a moment of peace—time to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel grounded in the beauty of the farm.

Through art, making, and shared presence, she invites others to experience a quieter, more authentic rhythm of life, and to notice the intricate beauty woven through the natural world all around them.