BUSINESS HOURS

Monday-Saturday 10-5pm

Sunday 12-5pm

MASKS REQUIRED

Avantgarden is a specialized boutique-style nursery and gift shop located in the heart of Downtown Auburn, California. We are family-owned and operated and under new management since 2019.

Featuring a vast selection of succulents, houseplants, air plants and various perennials year round, we pride ourselves in bringing the highest quality plants and selection to our customers.

Stroll through our patio and enjoy gorgeous displays, colorful pottery offerings and whimsical yard art to decorate your space. The Gift Shop is brimming with unique products, jewelry, lotions, soaps and candles.

Our customer service is unparalleled. Our staff is ready to serve you and share in the joy of all things nature inspires. Our promise is to provide you a uniquely joyful experience every visit.

The Avantgarden Team

Spring Fever is here!

We are busy creating a fresh and exciting shopping experience for you at Avantgarden. New displays and products are rolling in each week. Look for a variety of new products, local made, Made in USA and quality imports.

Spring Fling- Open House!

Date is TBD for April 2021

Avantgarden carries a variety of common houseplants and ones that are harder to find. Houseplants not only add beauty to the environment, but are healthy too!

The Top Health Benefits Of Houseplants

Improving your mood.
Reducing fatigue.
Lowering stress and anxiety.
Improves focus.
Boosting healing and pain tolerance.
Minimizing the occurrence of headaches by improving air quality.
Easing dry skin and respiratory ailments due to dry air.

Succulents are always in season

Avantgarden is proud of the selection of succulents that we offer. We strive to bring you the most unique plants we can find every week.

2" tiny pots $3.00

4" specialty pots $4.99

6" large specimens $16.00-$25.00

Our succulent bowls and gift giving pots are always on hand

Custom pot ups are done upon request

Wedding and baby shower favors can be special ordered with two weeks notice

Yard Art is a great way to add interest to your yard

Avantgarden carries a wide variety of yard art from around the world.

Whether your style is classic, modern or shabby chic we have yard art to enhance and beautify your garden.

Our favorites:

Kinetic wind spinners- creates movement and adds color in your yard
LED and Solar lights in glass. Flowers, Globes, Stakes and more.
Wind chimes- hand tuned chimes in various sizes and colors add a soothing background for any garden
Statuary and Unique Pottery- we have more than ever to choose from, all unique in style

The Gift Shop

Avantgarden's gift shop is full of gift giving items that are sure to delight.

Our favorites:

Luminaries
Foreside Gifts
Corinthian Chimes
Indoor Pottery
Woodstock Chimes
Carruth Studios art work
Bridgewater Candle Co
Miniatures
Blown Glass
Vance Kitira Candles

Just to name a few....

US Makers and Local Artists

Avantgarden is always looking for unique handmade goods by local artists and US makers to bring into our shop.

Now featuring:

Luminarium Designs- Newcastle, CA
Rita Garcia Mosaics- Rockin, CA
Cooper Farm Co- Loomis, CA
BAC Clayworks, Meadow Vista, CA
Elizabeth Keith Designs, Apex, NC
Soul of the Party Macrame, Los Angeles, CA
Bridgewater Candle Co., Spartanburg, SC

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Bath and Body Products

We are now selling locally made Cooper Farm Co luxury botanicals. Organic ingredients, all natural products. Fresh made, small batch, from Loomis, CA.

Windrift Hill Goats Milk products are fully stocked. We have added a new fragrance this year, Citrus Sun. Refreshing, ultra- moisturizing and a clean scent for year-round. Made in Montana.

Jewelry bar

Now featuring Scout Curated Wears jewelry line!

Modern with a bohemian flare- these pieces are unique and collectible. Many pieces convert from a necklace to a wrap bracelet. Try on Scout jewelry and fall in love!

We also have added Jane Marie Jewelry to our bar this year. This is an affordable brand, where tradition and trend meet in the middle. Natural stones, fresh water pearls and crystal, these pieces are inspiring women of all ages.

Come on in and try on one of these new brands and let us know your feedback!

Pottery and Planters for Days....

We have curated an assortment of indoor and outdoor pottery this year that we are super proud of.

Outdoor Glazed Pots

Stone and Cement Pots and Bowls

Terracotta in tons of sizes

Indoor Pots and Cache Pots

Mini pots

Metal Planters and Stands

Whimsical Planters

Miniature gardening

Imagine your own miniature landscape with fairy garden products from our expanded selection. We have all the supplies to create a unique, one of a kind display to call your own.

Our assortment includes:

Fiddlehead- gnomes, fairies, animals, and shingle houses that are full of whimsy and imagination
Merriment- miniature collection designed by Mary Engelbreit in St. Louis, MO. Colorful and playful minis to enjoy for years to come

Custom-made and pre-made mini landscapes are available.

Avantgarden hosts a number of special workshops through the season. We custom plan all events based on the customer needs. All supplies and instruction included.

2021 Heart Wreath

$55 per person- includes 1hr of instruction, a generous amount of supplies and wreath.

Sessions running 1/20-1/10

Our workshops will be held with modifications this year.

1. Workshops are available for minimum 2 participants up to 4 maximum.

2. Workshops will be held outside at our potting table, weather permitting. Masks required and social distancing requirements in place.

3. $50 deposit required for reservation, refundable with 24 hours notice of cancelation.

Class Availability:

Wednesday- Friday either 10am or 3pm only at this time.

Call us and make your reservation today.

530-888-1510

Gather around the potting table

Join us at our potting table and have fun with plants!

Fridays and Saturdays from 12-3pm

Find us at the table creating custom orders, planting up pots, or engaging you in a fun DIY project to take home that day.

Avantgarden is on the search for clinicians and artists to partner with us.

We are looking for:

Clinicians- teach private groups a garden-related project
Artists- present your nature-inspired wares at our store
Mobile Vendors- support us during special events with your pop-up business. Strong social media presence required.

Qualified candidates please contact us, or better yet, drop in and introduce yourself. We would love to meet you!

Avantgarden is located at 1085 High Street in Downtown Auburn

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