A Nature Venue for Music, Art & Imaginative Gatherings

Watsonville, CA | Near La Selva Beach

Hidden among the trees near the ocean, The Secret Garden is a forest garden venue for musicians and artists who want to create something a little outside the ordinary.

Inspired by an Alice in Wonderland spirit, the garden invites curiosity, creativity, and connection — where music drifts through the trees, movement unfolds under the stars, and gatherings feel immersive yet intentional.

Events We Welcome

Live music • Dance & movement • Masquerades
Creative performances • Ceremonies • Community showcases

(Acoustic or amplified sound within limits)


What’s Included

  • Private forest garden setting

  • Outdoor stages, fire pits & gathering spaces

  • Seating, trails & natural backdrops

  • Bathrooms & on-site support

Simple, Artist-Friendly Model

  • $40 minimum ticket price

  • 50 / 50 door split with the venue

  • Day or evening events (music ending by 10 PM)

  • Optional meals available

Event Inquiry

Step Through the Gate

Have an idea that belongs here?

Apply to host an event and share your creative vision.

Event Inquiries accepted May - September

Upcoming Events

  • Axon Orchestra! Public Event

    March 22nd, 6 PM - 9 PM

    | Nomadic Chamber Punk |

    A sonic boom of ripping grooves and soaring strings, rooted in its members musical journeys and adventures around the world. Sonic stories and sonorities collide in this eclectic off-the-beaten-path musical mix, merging urban and village music styles, percussive strings and irresistible rhythms into both original music and reworking of regional classics.

    At its core is a trio of violin, guitar and bass, combining decades of deeply rooted experience in musical communities across Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Ethiopia, and France.

  • Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters! Memorial Day Weekend

    May 23rd, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Neo-Soul | Indie-Funk | California Grown

    Fronted by powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Trianna Feruza, Trianna Feruza & the Heavy Hitters are a 4-piece neo-soul/indie-funk band rooted in Santa Cruz, CA. Blending deep-pocket grooves, rich R&B soul, and fearless lyrical storytelling, their sound has been described as “No Doubt meets Anderson Paak. jammin’ at a Sly and the Family Stone party.”

  • Kentucky Mule! 4th of July Celebration

    July 4th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    Alt Country | Folk | Americana | California Grown

    Kentucky Mule is an alternative country band based in Santa Cruz, California. The vocalist and songwriter, Coleton Joe Tidwell, effortlessly weaves small-town storytelling and metropolitan modernity. Altogether the band tips it’s cap to the full spectrum of country music while seamlessly blending in their outside influences.