Thistle & Bloom Summer Residency

Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness

Summer Residency at Thistle & Bloom: 32930 SW Ladd Hill Rd, Wilsonville, OR, 97070

Date: July 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2026 | Time: 6-8pm (Seating at 5pm) | All Ages

Tye Austin, M.M. – Spanish & Latin American Guitar Music

“One of the best classical guitarists in the world.” -CBS News

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About Wilder Frets

For our inaugural season, Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness is touring across the state of Oregon from July 9-October 1, 2026. Classical guitar virtuoso and artistic director, Tye Austin will replace the traditional concert hall with remote wilderness landscapes at state parks, farms, ranches, wineries, hot spring resorts, and other remote locations across the state of Oregon. Audiences listen to the music via wireless headphone technology that allows them to freely roam and explore the surrounding environment up to a quarter mile radius.

This is 1 of 4 Wilder Frets concerts hosted by Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm. See all dates below.

About Thistle & Bloom

Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm is a family-owned, earth-first organic lavender farm nestled in the rolling hills of Wilsonville, Oregon. Dedicated to sustainability and stewardship of the land, the farm grows a variety of lavender used to create natural, handcrafted products while offering visitors a peaceful, sensory-rich experience. During peak bloom in summer, guests can explore the fields, attend events like sunset picnics, and enjoy the beauty and calming atmosphere that the farm is known for.

Set among rows of blooming lavender, these concerts invite you to experience music in a truly immersive setting. Guests are welcome to relax near the stage, sit among the fragrant fields, or wander the property to discover a variety of lavender in shades of purple, white, pink, blue, and yellow. Each ticket includes a thoughtfully curated gourmet picnic basket featuring locally sourced charcuterie and house-made lavender lemonade crafted on-site. A selection of local wines will also be available for purchase.

About the Artist

Oregon-born classical guitarist and composer Tye Austin, M.M., is the principal headliner and Artistic Director of Wilder Frets, an innovative performance series that places the classical guitar at the center of immersive solo, chamber, and orchestral concerts in the natural world. A descendant of Spanish pirates from the Caribbean, Austin brings a personal and cultural connection to Spanish and Latin American guitar repertoire, informing his interpretations with a distinctive sense of authenticity and depth.

Hailed by NBC News for making “the guitar sing like it was invented only to be in his hands,” Austin is internationally recognized for his expressive virtuosity and artistic range. His performances have taken him to Carnegie Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and major venues across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Career highlights include performing for 300 world leaders at the United Nations, for a former Prime Minister of Australia at the UN Plaza World Tower, and a performance and teaching residency in Shanghai, China, before serving as principal classical guitarist for Royal Caribbean International.

Under Austin’s leadership, Wilder Frets has emerged as a bold cultural initiative—merging world-class artistry, environmental immersion, and community engagement. Through these performances, Wilder Frets expands the reach of classical guitar while offering audiences a deeply human and transformative concert experience.

What You’ll Hear: A Journey through Spain & Latin America

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July 9 at 6pm – Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm – Wilsonville, OR

July 10 at 6pm – Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm – Wilsonville, OR

July 16 at 6pm – Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm – Wilsonville, OR

July 17 at 6pm – Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm – Wilsonville, OR

Donations

Make tax-deductible donations through our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas (501(c)(3)) here: Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness | Fractured Atlas Profile

Make nondeductible donations or monetary gifts below.

Concerts take place rain or shine, and all ticket sales are final. By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued. By attending Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness, you grant permission to be photographed and/or filmed, and consent to the use of your likeness in promotional and marketing materials. Due to the natural and outdoor settings of Wilder Frets performances, all guests are expected to exercise care and awareness while on site. By completing your ticket purchase, you—on behalf of yourself and your guests—assume full responsibility for any injuries, losses, or damages incurred during the event, and agree to release and hold harmless Wilder Frets, its artists, staff, volunteers, partners, and venue hosts from any and all claims or liabilities. By registering for this event, you also agree to receive important event updates and occasional communications from Wilder Frets and its partners.