Nehrling Gardens hosts Owl Prowl Art & Wine Wander

Artists and avian ambassadors were on hand for the outdoor event.

by: Jim Carchidi Former Associate Editor

Nehrling Gardens held its Owl Prowl Art & Wine Wander Saturday, Oct. 23. Guests enjoyed the picturesque landscape and watched as local artists created new pieces during the event. Owl ambassadors from the Avian Reconditioning Center were on display, and food and wine stations were set up along the walking paths. The event also featured an art auction and silent auction with proceeds benefiting the rehabilitation of the historic home and gardens.

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Jim Carchidi was an associate editor for the West Orange Times & Observer, Southwest Orange Observer and OrangeObserver.com.

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Deborah Smith works on a new painting during Nehrling Gardens' Owl Prowl Art & Wine Wander.

Easels and tables were arranged along the walking paths throughout the garden.

Stephen Withers works in the shade of the garden's tree canopy.

Stephen Withers creates watercolor flowers at his table.

Nicole Jones, of the Avian Reconditioning Center, calms a great horned owl named Nonamé.

Owl ambassadors, like this European barn owl named Sir Henri, greet guests and pose for photos.

Tena Harris and Kathy Blackburn pose with Sir Henri.

Lucy, an eastern screech owl, keeps quiet as the event begins.

This barred owl named Patch survived a raccoon attack when he was an owlet.

Tricia Newton creates some wildlife of her own.

Tricia Newton checks subject references as she works.

Guests look over gift baskets and other items for the silent auction.

Paintings for the art auction were displayed in a separate gallery area.

Nick and Ansley Asma check out the art auction exhibit.

Nelson Cárdenas has a unique technique for creating his portraits.

Instead of a paintbrush, Nelson Cárdenas uses a blowtorch to make art on wood.

Guests wander the garden grounds.

Angelo and Jean Emilo

Carole Wingate, Ann Blakeslee and Nancy Krug

Victoria O'Day, her dog Layla, and Steve and Liz Evans

Professional handpan musician Justin Paul, also known as Abstract in the Sky, adds smooth sounds to the artistic vibe.

Guests enjoy an afternoon in the garden.

Artists and avian ambassadors were on hand for the outdoor event.

The Author: Jim Carchidi

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Nehrling Gardens hosts Owl Prowl Art & Wine Wander

Deborah Smith works on a new painting during Nehrling Gardens' Owl Prowl Art & Wine Wander.

Easels and tables were arranged along the walking paths throughout the garden.

Stephen Withers works in the shade of the garden's tree canopy.

Stephen Withers creates watercolor flowers at his table.

Nicole Jones, of the Avian Reconditioning Center, calms a great horned owl named Nonamé.

Owl ambassadors, like this European barn owl named Sir Henri, greet guests and pose for photos.

Tena Harris and Kathy Blackburn pose with Sir Henri.

Lucy, an eastern screech owl, keeps quiet as the event begins.

This barred owl named Patch survived a raccoon attack when he was an owlet.

Tricia Newton creates some wildlife of her own.

Tricia Newton checks subject references as she works.

Guests look over gift baskets and other items for the silent auction.

Paintings for the art auction were displayed in a separate gallery area.

Nick and Ansley Asma check out the art auction exhibit.

Nelson Cárdenas has a unique technique for creating his portraits.

Instead of a paintbrush, Nelson Cárdenas uses a blowtorch to make art on wood.

Guests wander the garden grounds.

Angelo and Jean Emilo

Carole Wingate, Ann Blakeslee and Nancy Krug

Victoria O'Day, her dog Layla, and Steve and Liz Evans

Professional handpan musician Justin Paul, also known as Abstract in the Sky, adds smooth sounds to the artistic vibe.

Guests enjoy an afternoon in the garden.

Artists and avian ambassadors were on hand for the outdoor event.

The Author: Jim Carchidi

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