Original Fiber Art for Folks who Love the Sea
In August 2018, Suzanne and her bird carver husband Wes Ripple held their first joint Open Studio. They called the event Gallery in the Garden because their pondside home has lush gardens leading down to the water’s edge. Wes is a long time flower gardener, and the couple plants over 500 annuals yearly along with maintaining a large perennial garden.
Gallery in the Garden 2018 was a great success, despite road work, an unexpected detour, and torrential rain Saturday morning. (Thank you again to everyone who came!) Wes and Suzanne decided to make the show an annual event, and the invited guest artists who joined them in 2019 were very well received.
In 2025 artists Judy Repp, Susan Rosten, and author Mark Okrant will join returning favorites R.P. Hale, Joy Raskin, Diane Louise Paul, Eric Kalwarczyk, Genevieve Groesbeck, Amy Schwartz, and Nancy O'Connor.
This talented group of artists will amaze you with their imagination and expertise!
Follow us on facebook and we'll give you details as they are confirmed. We're looking forward to our best show yet!
Gallery in the Garden is truly a one-of-a-kind setting for fine handcraft.
Below you will find a list of our Guest Artists, Directions, Local Dining, and Other Things to Do in the area.
Garden Q & A with Professional Grower Steve Hancock
Saturday, July 26 from 10-5
On Saturday, July 26 from 10 – 5, we are excited to announce that Steve Hancock of Appletree Nursery in Winnisquam will be at Gallery in the Garden 2025 to talk about plants and answer any questions. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from a very experienced grower. This event is free.
Steve Hancock has been a self-described Plant Nerd since childhood. Logically, this led him to a BS in Plant and Soil Science from the University of Vermont and since graduating he has been in the “Green Industry” for nearly his entire career.
Steve’s experiences include many aspects of growing, including retail/wholesale nursery sales, retail greenhouse/perennial manager, landscape design/installation & maintenance, self-owned wholesale perennial & ground cover grower, and winter greenhouse vegetable grower.
He enjoys spending his free time in his own gardens, visiting botanical & historic gardens as well as other garden centers and growing operations. Steve eagerly awaits your questions about gardening!
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Directions
Since we live in the countryside, we have discovered that GPS often takes our guests along a merry chase to finally get here. We have found these directions to be the easiest & most direct.
From the South
Take I-93 North to Exit 18, Canterbury. Take a left at the end of the exit. In .6 mile, take a left up the hill. In .5 mile, turn left at the stop sign onto Rte. 132 North. Drive 3.6 miles, then turn left onto Sandogardy Pond Road. We are .7 mile on the left.
From the North
Take I-93 South to Exit 20, Tilton. Turn right off the exit onto Rte. 3 South. Drive 1.5 miles to the traffic light in downtown Tilton. Take a left at the light onto Rte. 132 South. Drive 3.5 miles, then turn right on Sandogardy Pond Road. We are .7 mile on the left.
From the West
Take I-89 to Exit 11. Turn onto Route 11 East. Drive 19.4 miles . (At the stop sign in Franklin, you must take a right to stay on Rte. 11.E) At the traffic light next to Benson Auto, take a left onto Rte. 3 North. Follow Rte. 3 North 3.6 miles to the traffic light in downtown Tilton. Turn right over the river onto Rte. 132 South. Drive 3.5 miles, then turn right on Sandogardy Pond Road. We are .7 mile on the left.
Birch Trees by Amy Schwartz
Local Dining
Waterhorse Irish Pub
Kettlehead Brewing Company
Dipsy Doodle Dairy Bar
Located in the heart of nearby Franklin, Waterhorse becons you into a world of Irish warmth and community charm.
Open for Lunch and Dinner.
Dipsy Doodle Dairy Bar
Kettlehead Brewing Company
Dipsy Doodle Dairy Bar
Offers burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, seafood, lobster rolls and the best Fried Clams around! Hand Scooped premium ice cream served by the friendliest folks you'll ever meet.
Open daily, 11 am - 8 pm.
Kettlehead Brewing Company
Kettlehead Brewing Company
A small craft brewery focused on building better beers. Kettlehead brews are served in the taproom and their kitchen offers a menu of locally sourced foods.
Vulgar Brewing Company
Vulgar Brewing Company
Vulgar Brewing Company specializes in traditional style clean, drinkable beer and brick oven pizza featuring cold-fermented dough, fresh local ingredients and house made sauces.
Diana's Morning Brew
Vulgar Brewing Company
Diana's Morning Brew
Good food that isn't rushed.
It's worth the wait!
Open for Breakfast and Lunch
in downtown Tilton.
Casamigos
Vulgar Brewing Company
Diana's Morning Brew
An authentic Mexican restaurant in downtown Tilton, serving Lunch and Dinner.
Canterbury Country Store
Canterbury Country Store
Canterbury Country Store
Serving fresh made baked goods, soups, sandwiches and take out meals daily.
In store seating.
Other Things to Do
Petals in the Pines in Canterbury raises over 250 varieties of flowers in 24 themed gardens. Trail & garden walks along with special events & classes. Farm stand open daily from May-October.
A Historic site and museum, Canterbury Shaker Village is one of the most intact and authentic surviving Shaker community sites. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1993.
Proven Winners’ Display Garden at Pleasant View Gardens in Loudon, NH features Proven Winner plants growing in magnificently designed, showcase displays.
Located in Franklin, Tilton & Northfield, the Winni Trail has an abundance of seasonal wildlife, flowers, trees and a pond only accessible by foot or bike. Come explore what the Winni Trail and nature has to offer.
Appletree Nursery
A family owned and operated garden center in its 33rd season. Quality annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees.
Quality outdoor gear available for rent. Mountain Bikes, Kayaks, Canoes, Boogie Boards and Standup Paddleboards.
Since 1996, Canterbury Plantation has been growing plants for customers throughout New England, both gardener and garden center alike. Located 11 miles north of Concord, the town of Canterbury has a rich tradition of agricultural activity since 1727.
Over 50 stores in tax-free New Hampshire.
Great bargains anytime!