Came to explore today with a friend after brunch and this place is always a must stop for me. I love the whimsical theme of all the painted clay creations and assortments of metal work and plants, there are some pretty cool finds here. So much fun and the girl working today was super helpful with succulent tips and tricks! read more

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Whenever we are in Old Town Temecula I always have to stop at the Painted Garden as they always have some unique garden decor things. While they are a little pricier on their garden sculptures from Mexico I'm willing to pay a little bit more since I'm not planning to go to Mexico anytime soon and these are usually things you can't find anywhere else. It is a cash only business so be sure to have some cash on you. read more

The Painted Garden is located in the heart of Old Tow Temecula. This really is one of a kind shopping experience. The owner has made this magical garden with steel art all sorts of stuff and all of it is for sale. I have never seen such well cared for succulents and cactus. I love the way the owner used the space. It is not huge, but everything you see is wonderful. The place is just beautiful and so relaxing. The prices are reasonable and they have such a selection. I love the Buddha they had there, but could not fit in my car with others with us. The service is really nice and the person I spoke with knew everything about every pant there, where the art came from and how to make your own magical space. It is worth a visit. You will be happy you went. read more

Such a beautiful experience! Walking through and feasting your eyes on all of the different pieces created by artist, accompanied by the gorgeous flowers and succulents, is perfect for a sunny day. We moseyed around the garden and took in all of the creative art inspired by nature and were blown away by some of the designs. The staff was friendly and welcoming with the ability to answer any questions that you may have pertaining to the plants or art. We really enjoyed this walk-through, and I think it's one of the treasures that Temecula has to offer. read more

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Place looked interesting, I was looking forward to purchasing a succulent or cactus, however, the costumer service is awful! The old woman behind the counter yelled at my 6 year old to pick up her feet while she walked, we immediately left the place. Just disgusting. read more

Wonderful place in Old Town Temecula with whimsical ceramics for indoors and outdoors . Must see an buy read more

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First of all, DO NOT TAKE children into The Painted Garden!! I was with my daughter, my three year-old grandson. It is all outdoors. Some of the items/animals are made from cement and rock. They are very heavy. My grandson accidentally bumped the head of an alligator/crocodile that was sitting on a wrought iron table that had no center and it fell inside the ring of the table. My daughter picked it up, inspected it and put it back on the flimsy little table it was sitting on. No damage done. It fell about 10-12 inches. Immediately the employee/owner came over to inspect it. She picked it up, looked at it and set it back down on the flimsy little wrought iron table and walked away. We continued on our way out of The Painted Garden when the employee/owner came after us with the alligator/crocodile head in her hand stating it had a hairline fracture. She wanted $135 for it claiming nobody would buy it like that. It was made of a grey/brownish cement with rocks in it, that was it! It was an easy fix. If somebody hadn't pointed it out to you you would've never seen it. We don't know if the fracture wasn't already there before it got bumped. Actually, I don't think anyone would ever purchase such a thing for $135!! It took, maybe, $15-$20 worth of material to make it. The employee/owner was not very kind at all! Rather than make a scene we paid $100 for this ugly thing! There was not another soul in this outdoor store while we were there. Unintentional accidents happen. Any adult could've accidentally knocked this heavy piece over that was sitting on such a flimsy table... especially, a woman carrying a purse or a bag. The walkway was narrow in that area and the footing is made up of small, loose gravel pebbles, which is not the most stable footing for anyone. There are many lovely yard art items in this outdoor store, but they are very overpriced and you can find many similar items online and south of the border, for a lot less money. I'm just very disappointed in how this employee/owner handled this. No, I would not recommend this business to anyone ! Number one reason, the attitude and personality of the employee/owner, and the high priced items! The sad thing is that we had driven from Palm Springs in hours of traffic for a medical appointment for my grandson. $100 means a lot to a young family seeking medical care for their child! But, I'm thinking this store the painted garden probably hadn't had a sale all week and she needed the $100 more than my daughter and grandson. I just hope she's real happy. I just had to come back to my review and add a little more. I did not read the reviews that others had written before I wrote my review. I see that this owner is pretty void of personality, which is what I thought, and does not appear to be kid friendly in any way from what I've read in the reviews below mine. It is a cash only store with very expensive items. So if you plan to purchase, bring a lot of cash with you. Today people don't usually carry a lot of cash. read more

This place was so cute! My family and I were just touring down town Temecula and we all wandered into this magic, little space. They sell lots of plants and cacti. The outside area was so cute, with lots of metal trinkets and garden items for the yard. It was rainy when we went, so we didn't stay long, but there were the biggest iron-looking statues for the yard. read more

It was like walking through the "Land of Oz!" My cuz & I were doing some window shopping in downtown historic Temecula, and from across the street the enticing entrance caught my eye. My cuz told me that her brother was a huge fan of this store. That's all my ears had to hear...I was quickly crossing the street so I could look at everything!!!! We were immediately greeted by Rachael standing behind the counter with the most beautiful smile! She runs it with her mama Lorena who has owned it for 22 years. I really enjoyed all of the colorful planters, plants and garden accessories! She took the time to get to know us and tell us about some of the plants and how they grow. Very much appreciated!!!! Worth visiting this shop and I highly recommend taking your time perusing around the garden path from start to finish. Something wonderful was purposely placed/planted to be discovered by a potential buyer. We walked out with 4 plants that hopefully will blossom with our brown thumbs! Lol!!! Can't wait to go back. Have my eye on several ceramic angels with my name on them. read more

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Was shocked by how the owner body shamed a young girl. We saw this store and excitedly walked in. We had picked out nearly $500 of items we wanted and loved. As we shopped, there were some young girls being typical teenagers and they started taking pictures of each other in and around the outdoor store. One of the girls was wearing a very short skirt. Whatever, her body, her choice. We didn't even notice (why would we???) until the owner made a big deal out of it. We started to hear the owner talk with another customer and they were STARING AT A TEENAGERS BUTT and commenting. THEY were the ones being creepy. What happened next? The owner walked up to the girls and said "Why don't you take a picture of YOUR BUTT!" We were so shocked and grossed out by this woman. She was the one body shaming and sexualizing the teen. The girl was enjoying taking pictures with her friends. If she was so offended, she could have simply asked for them to leave. Instead, she chose to spend the last hour of her day by shaming a young girl and embarrassing her in front of the other customers. Gross. Creepy. Weird. So we walked our way to the next garden stores and they ended up having way better quality items anyway. read more

I highly recommend this garden shop. It's a family owned small business. They have so many different amazing plants and garden decor. The small plants in the front like "the pink lady turtle vine" and the "tigers jaw" would be on sale for like 2 for $10. The tigers jaws are beautiful succulents because they open and close depending on the position of the sun. It's pretty spectacular. Lorena is the owner and she's very sweet & kind. I stumbled upon this garden while walking my dog in Old Town and I met this kind young lady named Rachael working the counter. She sent me home with a free plant and told me to stop by and bring my dog anytime. We became really good friends and I spent a lot of time in this garden with her. Here are some moments I've captured during my time spent here... Rest in peace Rachael. read more

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The Painted Garden by Lorena is worth the stop if you are visiting old town Temecula. I suggested to the worker that they should charge $1 to get in. The amazing art work built with everyday construction items mostly made from steal is absolutely beautiful. Practically everything is for sale in the garden. The small succulents are such a great price starting at $5, support small business! read more

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Visited this store for the first time today and it was such a great experience. Stopped in with my sister and she convinced me to buy some beautiful succulents. Rachael was so amazing that she offered to repot my new plants ( I purchased some hand painted pots...absolutely gorgeous). Quality of products was excellent, customer service was a 20 out of 10!!! Will definitely return and also encourage you to stop by and experience this lovely expression of art. read more

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Beautiful outdoor garden art. If you can't find it here, you aren't looking. My favorites are the lovely Buddha's and large, colorful metal flowers. I believe the photos I took speak for themselves. read more

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GARDENERS HELPING GARDENERS (On Christmas Eve) Imagine art, planting advice, plants, and knowledgeable gardeners all in one place. You guessed it - Painted Garden! They have Staff Gardeners who were professional, kind, and very helpful. MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE We saw artist fuse eye-popping colors with live plants, ceramics, and breathtaking metal works. The Painted Garden is where amazing artists opened a window into a horticultural world unlike any other. We even saw sculpted sand serpents slipping past magic metal flowers. SURPRISES AWAIT YOU And we discovered hidden ceramic salamanders, iron elephants, water fountains, stone tortoises, and much more when we explored. THE PRICE IS RIGHT You get what you pay for and more. ARNOLD SCHWARTZENNEGAR RATING I'll be back! read more

This is my kinda place! Lots of garden decor. Succulents! Artsy. Reasonably priced. And lots of unique gift ideas for the garden lover. I could have easily spent a thousand dollars if I lived closer or had a vehicle to transport all the wonderful things they had. Loved walking around and seeing the different ways to display art and plants together. You should most definitely stop in and give it a look when in Old Town Temecula. read more

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This is truly a fun spot right on Old Town Front Street in Temecula, California. What they offer is a wide variety of novelty items that are great for outdoor patio settings or indoors. The kind of things they offer are bright, colorful painted metal flowers, statues of the Buddha, planters, and all of that kind of stuff that maybe you can find in other places but you certainly cannot find such a fast selection of in any other one location. I've been lucky enough to go to this place when they are open, and are open for free I am told that generally they charge a fee to go in here. I imagine this is due to the fact that so many people just wander in, drawn in by the colorful items. One way or the other, this is a fun place to go shopping if you are looking for that unique item that you may want to place on your patio, in your den, or maybe near your pool. Fun place, unique items, definitely worth the visit. read more

By far the best small owned garden I've ever been too. The woman who owns this place is incredibly knowledgeable and insanely kind!! I bough 2 succulents and she told me everything I needed to know to help them thrive. She even gave me a free plant from her ICU and a few free clippings (one was of a plant I've been searching for) She was so genuinely nice without any expectations back, a reminder of the good left in the world. She also had a super old ripped up book with beautiful pictures of succulents in it, I would die for it! But sadly the cover was ripped off. But she showed me what my plants would grow to be - went above andd beyond HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - I live in corona but will drive down for one of tthe hand painted pots in a few months. DREAMY read more

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My first time at this spot and let me tell you.. I loved it.. as a plant girl myself this is a plant person/gardeners dream!! With so many authentic Mexican and Spanish styled items to choose from.. the garden itself looks amazing and then all the products make it look very unique and one of a kind. This was definitely a spot to check out when your in old town Temecula. read more

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Every time I've come to Temecula, I've somehow not had a chance to stop by here. I've been missing out! Such a lovely open-air potted garden, which conveniently has plants for sale. If you enjoy having houseplants, you'll probably find yourself buying too many. And if you don't enjoy plants yet, you may find yourself starting to! Most of the pots have succulents and cacti of all sorts of varieties. There's a wide mix of garden art and colorful pots that are waiting for new plants. I'm especially a fan of the ant pieces. Even if I don't need new plants, I'll find a reason to stop by here. read more

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Why did the chicken cross the road? To admire the beauty inside The Painted Garden, of course. My friend and I were headed to a winery and made a pit stop in Old Town Temecula. It was my first time here so we just had to walk through and see the treasures. This place is truly tranquil and beautiful. The burst of colors will bring joy to the young and young-at-heart alike. You MUST check out The Painted Garden. There is something for everyone here. Great spot to pick out a thoughtful gift for someone special or find a new addition to your home garden. read more

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So happy that we stumbled upon this gem in Old Town Temecula. The garden is well kept and run by Rachael, who is so sweet and kind. I was celebrating my bachelorette with the girls and she offered me some fertilizer on the house and offered to take our picture. You can tell all the plants are happy and thriving from all the surrounding positive energy and love! The prices are also a steal for what you get! (Cash or venmo only.) Thanks, Rachael!! read more

Rachael and her family have it going on the painted garden by Lorena ... Great family place you can definitely woo saw and relax for the evening or afternoon. Rachael will customize your shopping experience to a T. They are pet friendly as long as everyone is on a leash and well mannered. They allow children of all ages. The art and the figurines are amazing and out of this world greatly priced and perfectly placed. read more

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Beautiful things but the cash only requirement made me leave without a purchase. People do not carry cash anymore, so this owner is losing a lot of business with this policy. read more

The Painted Garden is one of the shops I like to wonder through in Old Town Temecula. Living in the southwest, it's sometimes hard to find tasteful ordainments for the desert-scape backyards. I have problem with bird fountains, and some of these can be over the top. But Painted Garden has style and classy selections, included a recorded number of Buddhas. It's actually fun coming here just to count them. I'm at twenty-two on our last visit. Have fun! read more

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A colorful garden filled with tons of treasures and goodies for sale. Located in the heart of Old Town Temecula is this vibrant hidden garden. From colorful clay pots to tiny ants made of metal, this place never ceases to amaze me with cuteness. As far as I know, almost everything is for sale. There's usually one employee working and she's very friendly. She loves the art and sharing it with others. This place is kid friendly but ask that you please be respectful. They ask you don't allow your children to run wild touching things, for good reason. Each time we stroll through with my son it's so cute to watch him in aww as he admires the colors around. If you ever find yourself in Old town, I suggest taking a stroll through this unique garden and picking up a fun piece for yourself or a friend. With so much to offer, there's sure to be a piece of art for everyone. read more

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Very Nice place. Fun to look around. A lot of awesome garden decorations. Very pricey. I would definitely go again but probably not purchase anything. read more

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The Painted Garden is a wonderful, magical place. If you are visiting Temecula, and especially if you are bringing guests with you, be sure to visit The Painted Garden. They will remember it as a highlight of their visit. read more

Amazing succulent sand pots. This place has everything thing! Love the owner too! Love the rock ants varieties. We bought one that has a built in base for for a pot. Snake, scorpion and even flying pigs out of rocks. Beautiful Mexican pots not to mention the prices. Can't go wrong here. Highly recommend read more

This place is amazing. I've been here quite a few times now. My grandma and I both love succulents and I wanted to bring her for a while. We went today not knowing it was supposed to be her day off and she was sweet enough to open for us just long enough for each of us to grab our favorite plants! The owner is so sweet and it's always a joy talking to her. Not to mention it always feels nice to support small businesses like this instead of Lowe's or Home Depot! Will definitely be back, again and again! read more

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My wife and I visited Old Town Temecula for the first time and this was our favorite store. We picked up two pots and the lady working there was very friendly. It is cash only so be prepared. read more

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Oh what a tranquil space. I could have roamed about in this outdoor shop for hours. So many great potted plants presented in the most beautiful artsy ways. I will definitely make this a regular spot. I'd say if you are looking for a gift, this is a good choice, many price ranges to choose from. Had we not been on our way out to a 4 day weekend away, I would have purchased something for our loft. I did feel that many things were overgrown in their pots. I felt things could have looked a bit more tidier if many of the plants were transplanted when needed. read more

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Looking to spark up your garden, or seeking a unique gift for the gardener on your shopping list, then this is a must stop. Soo many colorful and bright items to enhance you backyard. Such beautiful flowers to enhance your garden. This is definitely a must stop place in Old Town read more

I first visited this amazing little Haven last August with my mom and met Lorena who also happens to share a name with my mom bought some beautiful little succulents for my mom's garden. Beautiful plants !! Next I took my son and he got to pick a few out for his grandma. Lorena walked with him and helped him pick a few beautiful plants... her time and kindness was amazing..thank you!! read more

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Have you ever had an instance where you could have SWORE you had posted a Yelp for a place...maybe you even remember doing it...and then when you look at the entry for the place, its not there? Not even in the "filtered" section? This is one such place for me. I thought for sure I'd reviewed it but alas... Time to fix that! The Painted Garden is a spot in Temecula;s Old Town Front Street that the wife makes a point to visit whenever we're in the area. She loves garden art and statuary, and this place features that in abundance. The inventory is mainly from artists in Mexico and Central America and are usually brightly colored and sometimes even whimsical in design. The shop itself is an outside affair that kind of winds in and around from one area to another. I'll be honest. This shop isn't too extravagant. Their selection is nice and their prices are so-so. We've not encountered any unpleasantness with the owner that some other Yelpers have (yet, anyway). However I must point out that this is a cash-only place. That's a little off-putting. Especially in 2015 when you can get a Square Reader for your smartphone or tablet for free, and there's free WiFi all along Front Street to use for it. It seems a little customer-backwards in my opinion. Still and all - we have a few lovely pieces from this shop in our garden and in the outside-front entry way of our home. Its worth a visit if your in the area. Keep an open mind for sure - but do be wary of what the other Yelpers have had to say; and if your experience is as unpleasant at theirs then by all means...Yelp about it! read more

Very cute garden but relatively pricey. I went here yesterday with a few girlfriends and we all love succulents and gardening. It's a great place to visit and get ideas. Mexican pots are so beautiful and colorful. There are some really fun garden decor. It's definitely worth stopping by. read more

Very knowledgeable about plants and their care. Super helpful in picking out appropriate plants for locations.

My friend and I were enjoying this cute little garden shop but were hesitant to buy anything because we watched the clerk, an older white lady, be shockingly rude to other customers. My girlfriends daughter tried asking her a question but she wouldn't get off the phone (she was arguing with someone) and we left without buying anything. read more

Horrible. If you like to be treated like garbage than this is your place. I tried to purchase a plant and when I arrived at the counter I realized it is cash only. I went back into my purse to pull out my wallet again to pay in cash. It took me about a minute because I didn't except to pay in cash. When I pulled out my wallet and looked up to the cashier (who appeared to also be the owner) was mocking me to the others behind the counter that were with her. I have never felt so insulted or humiliated in my life. How can any business owner allow and encourage this to happen. I will never go back to this place and do not believe that anyone else should ever go there. Avoid at all costs. read more

Such a unique and inspiring garden. Mermaids, lobsters, turtles and flowers abound. The colors are vibrant, the atmosphere is serene. Lorena and her staff are more than courteous. I love this little piece of old town Temecula and my own garden at home is adorned with many of their amazing pieces of art! A must see to visit! read more