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Inside Art House Gardens Luxury Open House and Art Showcase in Downtown Austin

This thoughtfully designed home transformed into an immersive display of local art, wellness and style

JORDAN PODOJILL, MACKENZIE SATCHER
Jordan Podojill and Mackenzie Satcher (photo by Leah Faye Photography)

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An open house isn’t typically the kind of event that draws a stylish crowd, but The Art House Gardens is far from a typical listing. Nestled in the heart of downtown Austin, the thoughtfully designed property recently served as both canvas and backdrop for an evening that blurred the lines between real estate showcase, art exhibition and lifestyle experience.

Hosted by Jennifer Martin, the private event welcomed real estate professionals and design enthusiasts for an immersive showing unlike any other. The home was transformed into a walkable gallery, with four local artists displaying work throughout the light-filled interiors and curated garden spaces. Guests were invited to explore each room while sampling local wine, artisan chocolates and handcrafted body care products. Jewelry vendors offered real-time try-ons, while a pop-up psychic reading lounge added a playful twist to the evening’s programming.

KARI LEON-GUERRERO, KATHLEEN LUND, CJ SHIMMELS, JEN MARTIN, BLANCA URANO
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Kari Leon-Guerrero, Kathleen Lund, Cj Shimmels, Jen Martin and Blanca Urano (photo by Leah Faye Photography)
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Karina Sagastegui and Leland O (photo by Leah Faye Photography)
BROOKE PATTON
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Brooke Patton (photo by Leah Faye Photography)
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Cristen Rene Designs – Cristen Stoikke (photo by Leah Faye Photography)
JEN AND ALEX MARTIN
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Jen and Alex Martin (photo by Leah Faye Photography)
JYSTI LOHMAN- THE BEAUTY WAY
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Jysti Lohman – The Beauty Way (photo by Leah Faye Photography)
KATIE PROVANCE AND HUSBAND HAWLEY TRUCKER HATS
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Katie Provance and Hawley Trucker Hats (photo by Leah Faye Photography)
MATTHEW LODGE, ROMEO MANZANILLO, KATIE JACKSON, CHRISTINE SCOGGINS
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Matthew Lodge, Romeo Manzanillo, Katie Jackson and Christine Scoggins (photo by Leah Faye Photography)
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Meghan Hughes and Khani Zulu (photo by Leah Faye Photography)

Designed for connection

Outdoors, the experience extended into the gardens, where a luxury sauna and cold plunge activation offered a refreshing nod to Austin’s wellness-forward sensibilities. The event’s community-minded atmosphere underscored the home’s larger vision: a space meant to inspire connection, creativity, and gathering.

From the golden-hour glow to the thoughtful mix of art, design, and sensory experiences, The Art House Gardens open house stood out as a celebration of more than just real estate. It highlighted what sets the property apart—not just its architectural details or coveted location, but its ability to serve as a living, evolving environment.

At its core, the event captured the essence of what so many buyers are looking for: a home that not only looks beautiful but also feels meaningful. With style, soul and intention at every turn, The Art House Gardens proved that the future of real estate is experiential.

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