Around the Artisan’s Table
By Jill Newman; Photography by Noe DeWitt; Styled by Olivia BlochAt Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection, interior designer Staver Gray and artisan retailer ABASK host a late autumn gathering filled with crafts that reflect the dramatic Hudson Valley landscapes.
The firepit is roaring on the Great Porch. In the distance, the majestic peaks of the Shawangunk Mountains shimmer with the season’s changing colors. In the field outside Maplehouse, the table is set for a warm and welcoming feast amid a kaleidoscope of oranges, reds, yellows, and greens.
Interior designer Staver Gray, who along with Christie Ward at their firm Ward + Gray, conceived the interiors for Wildflower Farms, Auberge Collection, is putting the final touches on a tablescape filled with artisanal ceramics, glassware, and linens, along with her own Venetian glass table lamp. It’s a celebration of nature and artisanship—two things found in abundance at the Hudson Valley resort.
“Wildflower Farms is the kind of place that feels as though it was passed down through generations, with furnishings that feel personal and authentic, and enhance the sense of home,” Gray says. “Coming here feels like stepping into a friend’s eclectic country home.”
This philosophy guided the creation of Wildflower Farms’ 65 contemporary cabins and suites, where bespoke furnishings mingle with curated antiques, each piece reflecting the region’s distinctive character. It’s all in the details: Ward even photographed the landscapes across the resort’s 140 secluded acres to replicate their hues in custom-woven rugs, ensuring that even the textiles mirror the serene surroundings.
That respect for authenticity and craftsmanship echoes the ethos of ABASK, a luxury online curator of handcrafted, international home-design pieces. “It’s a source for unique, standout products that shine a light on the makers and their process,” Gray says. Throughout Wildflower Farms, their artisan-first visions come together in beautiful spaces that showcase the intersecting arts of nature and decoration to create a warm welcome for all.
Marie Daage Jardin d'Arashiyama Hand-Painted Porcelain Dinner Plate (10.5in/26.5cm)
Marie Daage Jardin d'Arashiyama Hand-Painted Porcelain Dinner Plate (10.5in/26.5cm)
Rosemary Milner Floral Hand-Embroidered Cotton Cushion (19.5in/50cm)
Lorenzi Milano Bamboo Salt and Pepper Mills (Set of 2)
Borgo delle Tovaglie Filo Linen Extra Large Napkins (Set of 4)
Borgo delle Tovaglie Filo Linen Extra Large Napkins (Set of 4)
Alain Saint-Joanis Oregon Rosewood Dinner Cutlery (Set of 4 Pieces)
Poterie d’Évires Flowers Hand-Painted Ceramic Petite Salad Bowl
Poterie d’Évires Flowers Hand-Painted Ceramic Petite Salad Bowl
“Wildflower Farms is the kind of place that feels as though it was passed down through generations.”
Staver Gray
Lee Song-am Hand-Thrown Ceramic Vase (13in/33cm)
By Raffaella Clara I Hand-Coiled Stoneware Vase (12.5in/32cm)
Suzusan Shibori Cashmere Cushion (23.5in/60cm)
River Valadez Hand-Blown Aperitivo Glasses (Set of 2)
Maison Pichon Uzès Louis XVI Hand-Glazed Ceramic Dinner Plates – 10in/26cm (Set of 4)
Maison Pichon Uzès Louis XVI Hand-Glazed Ceramic Dinner Plates – 10in/26cm (Set of 4)
Sway Ceramics Poppy I Stoneware Vase (7in/18cm)
“[ABASK] is a source for unique, standout products that shine a light on the makers and their process.”
Staver Gray
Kubo Curated Diamond Small Weave T'nalak Cloth Cushion (17.5in/45cm)
Lena Rewell Handwoven Checked Mohair Blanket (Lilac/Yellow) (71in/1.8m)
Neville Tatham Slipware Teapot and Creamer
Neville Tatham Slipware Teacups (Set of 4)
Studio Shamshiri x ABASK Handwoven Cashmere Bold-Stripe Blanket